The Association of Chinese Americans in metro Detroit distributes about 20 scholarships a year to graduating Michigan seniors through 12 named funds, including the Tom Hing/Kuen Kuen Yee Memorial and the Gracia Lee (Entrepreneurship) fund, ranging from one-time $1,000 awards up to $3,000-a-year, four-year renewable funds. Applicants should be Michigan residents who are of Asian Pacific Islander heritage or who are active in serving the APIA community, generally with at least a 3.5 GPA. One application covers all of ACA's funds, and there is no membership requirement.
DemographicsApplicant must be a Michigan resident who is of Asian Pacific Islander heritage or actively involved in serving the APIA community; no membership required.
12 named funds ranging $1,000-$3,000; some are one-time, others renewable up to 4 years.