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Dreams Scholarship

Deadline:

April 30th, 2023
School Notebook

Started in 2001, the Dreams Scholarship was to help young people pursue higher education in a field that fuels their passion. It is awarded to Vietnamese-American students who exhibit great leadership, service, and appreciation for the Vietnamese culture.

 

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

EligibilitY

For HIGH School applicants

1. Must be Vietnamese/Vietnamese-American or have strong personal connection with the Vietnamese Culture.
2. Be a senior at the time of your application.
3. Must provide proof of enrollment (i.e. letter of enrollment or tuition deposit, etc.) at time of award.

For Collegiate applicants

1. Must be Vietnamese/Vietnamese-American or have strong personal connection with the Vietnamese Culture.
2. Must be an active member of an NEIVSA Intercollegiate Council (ICC) VSA.
3. Be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior at the time of your application.

Application Process

Applicants will be judged according to their merits in academics, community involvement, leadership, and character. We strongly encourage ALL eligible Asian-American youths to apply. Selection will be conducted by the NEIVSA Scholarship Cabinet. Finalists may be contacted for online interviews, which will take place over Google Hangouts in March/April. The winners will be announced at the organization’s annual Awards Gala early May. 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's VSA, NEIVSA, and/or the Vietnamese Community of their state upon receiving the Dreams Scholarship.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

NEIVSA Scholarships

Email: scholarship@newenglandivsa.org
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