FOUNDATION 649 SCHOLARSHIP -

A nonprofit organization called Foundation 649 works to give Asian American and Pacific Islander students around the country access to college scholarships.

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FOUNDATION 649

The Foundation 649 is an organization that seeks out and supports young Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are constantly uplifting and serving their communities around the nation.

OUR GOAL

America’s political and social climate is changing quickly. Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans have a significant impact on how America will appear in the future. The mission of Foundation 649 is to strengthen our position and voice in our nation by promoting and developing young AAPI leaders.

OUR TITLE

The Supreme Court ruling “United States v. Wong Kim Ark, 169 US 649” from 1898, which established that all people born in the US were entitled to citizenship without regard to their race or ethnicity, laid the groundwork for the development of AAPIs in America.

OUR GROUP

We are a nationwide team made up entirely of volunteers, with members in Texas, Georgia, New York, California, and Washington. We have a wide range of backgrounds, including journalism, technology, and entertainment. Our shared interest in AAPI concerns and advancing the AAPI identity binds us together. Contact us by sending an email to [email protected]!

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

The Foundation 649 Scholarship is a four-year, $4,000 stipend that can be used for college tuition and other costs. At the conclusion of each academic year, there will also be a quick check-in and renewal system to ensure ongoing eligibility.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

• There will be five beneficiaries.

• Over the course of four years, each winner will receive a prize totaling $4,000 USD.

• The award needs to be renewed annually to obtain more funds (details to come)

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• The March 1, 2023 deadline for applications

• By March 31st, 2023, 10 applicants will be chosen as winners for video call interviews.

• Winners will be revealed by April 15, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking student in Fall 2023 at a U.S.-accredited university or transfer from a community college.

• Claim to be an Asian or Pacific Islander in America.

• Have demonstrated involvement with and enthusiasm for AAPI communities, problems, or causes.

• Have proven a need for the grant in terms of finances

• Be a citizen, resident, or visitor of the United States. Students without legal status are also encouraged to apply.

Apply also; The USTA Foundation Scholarship Program

APPLICATION

An essay and a questionnaire make up the application (1000 words maximum). Alternative media will also be considered in place of the essay if the candidate so desires. Creativity is encouraged (e.g. film, photography, etc.). If you are chosen as a recipient, we would like to share your entry with our audiences with your permission.

Furthermore, candidates must submit the FAFSA SAR (student aid report), which displays their EFC (expected family contribution). If you have been unable to supply this document, kindly do so and explain in the financial assistance area.