Filipino American Scholarships - Any Recommendations?

Hi all, I'm a high school junior of Filipino American descent and I'm starting to look into scholarships for college. I'm curious if there are specific scholarships available for Filipino American students and what the application process typically looks like. Does anyone have experience with this? I'd love some recommendations or tips on where to find these opportunities. It's really important to me to find ways to fund my education. Thanks!

Sure, there are several scholarships particularly designed for Filipino American students.

One of these is the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) College Scholarship Program, which offers financial aid for Filipino American students in the New York City area. Criteria usually include academic performance, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated financial need.

Another is the Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund, administered by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. This scholarship particularly targets Filipino American students planning to study a field of engineering.

In terms of the application process, each scholarship will have its unique requirements. Usually, they'll require a completed application form, an essay, your high school transcript, and letters of recommendation. Some may require proof of financial need like the report from the FAFSA, or evidence of your cultural heritage.

Regarding finding these opportunities, you can use scholarship search platforms like Fastweb or Appily. Additionally, it's a good idea to reach out to the financial aid office at the colleges you're interested in - they often have resources and may know about other scholarships you can apply for.

When applying, remember to start early, follow all the instructions on the application, carefully proofread everything before sending it in, and tailor your application to the specific scholarship's criteria and philosophy. Good luck!