Asian Cultural Experience of Salinas Jess Tabasa Trust Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Criteria:
1. The scholarship recipient must be a currently enrolled senior in a Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito County High School, OR an currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at a 4-year college pursuing Asian American or Filipino American ethnic studies or a related field. Preference given to students of Filipino descent. Membership of applicant or their family in Filipino Organizations is encouraged.

ACES Contact for more information: Jason Agpaoa 831-229-3808 jason.agpaoa@yahoo.com

2. The scholarship recipient(s) should be chosen based on the applicant’s:
■ Minimum GPA: 3.0
■ Demonstrated participation in extra-curricular activities involving community service
■ Demonstrated good character by providing 1 letter of recommendation describing the applicant’s positive qualities, including their interpersonal skills, work ethic, and character; and 1 activities resume
■ Opportunity specific essay question: “What motivates or inspired your interest in the field of Ethnic Studies and your involvement, if any, in Filipino organizations?”

3. To claim the award funds, the winning student must:
■ Enroll in an accredited school of higher education including:
1. 4-year, bachelor’s degree
2. Graduate school
■ As a full-time student
■ by Fall semester after receiving the award
■ Send the Claim Form provided by CFMC along with official proof of his or her enrollment to the Community Foundation.

Scholarship Guidelines
- Award amount: $1,500 for Undergraduate students/ $2,500 for Graduate students per year.
- # of awards: Varies
Open to: Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito County currently enrolled high school seniors or undergraduate or graduate students
Renewable for up to 4 years: undergraduate studies
Renewable for up to 2 years: graduate studies