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Excellence Scholarship
Monday, 26 October 2009 02:35 Last Updated on Sunday, 22 November 2009 21:51
History & Purpose
The Excellence Scholarship Program is designed to give outstanding first-year students added financial assistance to attend The University of Virginia. The scholarship is merit-based and is designed for outstanding Filipino-American first-year students who have demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication to OYFA and its goals, have excelled in their academic studies, and demonstrate financial need.
The award shall be presented annually (based on available funds) to a qualified student in the spring semester of his/her first year. Applications will be submitted to the OYFA Executive Board for review in March and the awardee shall be determined 2 weeks prior to the presentation. The scholarship must be claimed and used for the upcoming semester, otherwise the scholarship will lapse.
Winners of the scholarship shall be asked to contribute to the program as soon as they graduate from college. This is a way for them to express their appreciation to The Organization of Young Filipino-Americans for its generous contributions to the recipient's college education. Phase II of the scholarship program will include expansion to provide scholarships for incoming Filipino-American students who plan to attend The University of Virginia depending upon availability of funds.
Funding for the scholarship will be raised through contributions from OYFA alumni, OYFA members and friends, OYFA parents, and businesses. The scholarship program will be coursed through the Alumni Association, under the guidance of Mrs. Bonnie Ford, Associate Director of the UVA Fund, 434-243-9000,
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Eligibility
Student must meet:
- Currently be a 1st year UVA student
- Have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0
- Currently be an active member of OYFA
- Demonstrate financial need
Basis for Awarding the Scholarship:
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership ability and experience
- Community Service
- Academic performance
- Financial need
Each applicant must submit the following for consideration.
- Fully completed and properly filled out application form.
- 2-250 word essays (one creative essay/personal statement and one based on a pre-selected list of questions)
How to Donate
To donate, please go to this link and enter "OYFA Excellence Scholarship" in the "Other" field, as well as the desired amount of donation or fill out this form and send back to OYFA's mailing address.
Do you have any questions or comments? Please contact Allison Preston (
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) through email. The members of The Organization of Young Filipino Americans THANK YOU for supporting and believing in our achievements and future efforts to share our culture. Please remember that all donations towards the Scholarship are tax-deductible.