Financial Opportunity Scholarship
The Financial Opportunity Scholarship is designed to help students who are facing financial difficulties and who may not have the resources to pursue a college education. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to cover tuition fees, books, and other expenses associated with attending college, with the aim of making higher education more accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need and academic merit, and it can provide a significant boost to students who might otherwise struggle to afford the cost of attending college.
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BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION:
• Number of awards: 5
• Amount: $1,000 per award
• Renewable? No
• Total Award: $5,000

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
• Accepted or enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year college
• A citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Ethnicity: Asian Pacific Islander
• Residency: San Francisco

SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Financial needs
• Personal story

DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by Friday, May 5, 2023

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:  Applicants are responsible for submitting all materials to CYC by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. This application becomes complete and valid only when CYC has received all of the following materials:

✓ Completed student application form & essay answers
✓ Most recent transcript(s) of grades (including grade scale); unofficial transcripts are acceptable
✓ Resume (include work experience, school activities, community service, honors and awards)
✓ Two letters of recommendation from professionals. Letters should be on official school or organization letterhead. Letters should be sent to scholarship@cycsf.org on or before the deadline of Friday, May 5, 2023.

Note: Three to five finalists will be chosen. Finalists must be available for a 30-minute interview May 8-12 at CYC. If chosen for an interview, finalists must submit official transcript(s) of grades, SAT/ACT score reports (if applicable) and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) report. Applicants will be notified by Monday, May 16, 2023 whether or not they have been selected as a scholarship recipient. Scholarships will be awarded at a ceremony on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 4pm at the Chinese Culture Center (750 Kearny Street). **ALL WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE CEREMONY TO RECEIVE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP**

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