Application Period
 
Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2025 through March 27, 2026.
 
Please visit Qualifications - Southern California for detailed eligibility requirements and a list of
participating universities and colleges.
 

Preparing Your Application, you must be a returning student (Prior Year Award Recipient).

 
Before submitting your application, please review the required materials below.
 
For Prior Year Award Recipients
1. Résumé (1–2 pages, PDF)
  • Summarize your academic, extracurricular, and personal achievements.
2. Official Transcripts
  • Obtain official transcripts (in PDF format) of your current and past academic work.
3. Personal Essay (1–2 pages, PDF)
  • Describe your Vietnamese, American, or other heritage and explain how it has shaped who you are today.
  • Include your community service experiences.
  • Discuss any personal hardships you have overcome in pursuing higher education.
4. Financial Statement
  • Provide an overview of your current financial situation and explain your need for financial assistance.
 
Submission
After gathering all required materials, complete and submit your application form. You will
receive an email confirmation once your submission is received.
 
Note: To avoid missing important deadlines or updates, please check your email regularly and
respond promptly to any communications from the Foundation.