The Intercollegiate Vietnamese Student Association of New England (NEIVSA) established the Vietnamese-American Dreams Scholarship in 2001 to help young people pursue higher education in a field that fuels their passion. It is awarded to students who exhibit great leadership, service, and appreciation for Vietnamese culture.

Through their partnership with the Vietnamese-American Community of Massachusetts (VACMA), NEIVSA has awarded scholarships to over forty aspiring Vietnamese/Vietnamese-American students since 2001 and this year hopes to provide financial assistance to both high school seniors and college students.

Applicants will be judged according to their merits in academics, community involvement, leadership, and character. We strongly encourage ALL eligible youths to apply. Selection will be conducted by the NEIVSA Scholarship Cabinet. Finalists may be contacted for online interviews, which will take place virtually over the summer.  The winners will be contacted by NEIVSA for any further steps. Please note that the winners will be required to provide proof of enrollment of their selected colleges and are encouraged to participate in their college VSA, NEIVSA, and/or the Vietnamese Community of their state upon receiving the Vietnamese-American Dreams Scholarship.

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ELIGIBILITY

High School Eligibility: To be eligible for the Vietnamese-American Dreams Scholarship, an applicant must:
Must be Vietnamese/Vietnamese-American or have strong personal connection with Vietnamese Culture.
Be a senior at the time of your application.
Must provide proof of enrollment (i.e. letter of enrollment or tuition deposit, etc.) at time of award.

Collegiate Eligibility: To be eligible for the Vietnamese-American Dreams Scholarship, an applicant must:
Must be Vietnamese/Vietnamese-American or have strong personal connection with Vietnamese Culture.
Must be an active member of an NEIVSA Intercollegiate Council (ICC) VSA.
Be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior at the time of your application.

Scholarship: Scholarships up to $1000 will be granted.

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Scholarship Deadline: Completed materials must be submitted via application link by April 30, 2024.
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
Completed application form (Form may be saved during the application process)
List of Extracurricular Activities/Resume
Essay (2) Questions (≤ 750 words each)
Recommendation letter (1) from a guidance counselor, teacher, non-family member, collegiate club VSA Executive Board or equivalent, or API-related association
Latest unofficial transcript (1) (photocopy accepted)

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For additional information, please contact:
NEIVSA Scholarship
Email: scholarship@newenglandivsa.org
Website: www.newenglandivsa.org/dreams-scholarship/