Scholarship 2026/2027
Date
Today – 8/10/2026
Deadline
11:59PM (EST), Monday, 8/10/2026
43rd ACA High School/College Scholarships
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is now accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program! This program aims to honor and support outstanding local youth. This year, we will award 20 scholarships to high school students and 6 scholarships to college students.
Class of 2026/2027 High School Scholarship List
To apply:
- You must be a high school senior graduating in 2027
- Reside in Michigan
- Interested in serving the APIA community or are APIA heritage
- Have a minimum of 3.5 GPA or better on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent for most of the (but not all) scholarships
- Standard test scores (ACT/SAT/PSAT) are highly encouraged
- Provide detailed information for scholarships requesting specific criteria
- Attach a transcript to this application
- Fill out the online application to the best of your ability and submit by 8/10/2026
Important Dates:
General Scholarships
all applicants who have completed the application are automatically eligible for considerations for all the following scholarships.
Tom Hing and Kuen Kuen Yee Memorial Scholarship (2)
Amount: $3,000 each
Mabel Peng Memorial Scholarship (1)
Amount: $1,000
O.S. Chan Scholarship (3)
Amount: $1500 each
Page Toyota and Page Honda Bloomfield (3)
Amount: $1,000 each
* This scholarship is open to applicants of all ethnic backgrounds.
Tom Hing and Kuen Kuen Yee Memorial Multi-Year Scholarship (2)
Amount: $3,000 annual scholarship for a maximum of 4 years
Ning Rothman Scholarship for Excellence in Language Arts (1)
Amount: $2,000
Dr. Chin-Shuh Chen Memorial Scholarship (1)
Amount: $1,000
Association of Chinese Americans Scholarship (1)
Amount: $2,000
Lilian Siak Memorial Scholarship (1)
Amount: $1,500 ($500 matched by Dr. Tai Chan)
Special scholarships:
To apply for the following scholarships, additional information will be required.
Gracia Lee Memorial Scholarship for Entrepreneurship (1)
Amount: $3,000
The Zheng Family Scholarship (2)
Amount: $1,000 each
Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Siak Memorial Scholarship (1)
Amount: $1,500
Page Toyota Page Honda Bloomfield Scholarship (1)
Amount: $1,000
Class of 2026/2027 College Scholarship List
General Criteria:
Applicants must attend an accredited Michigan non-profit institution of higher education (including community college) or maintain Michigan residency if they go out of the state to attend any accredited, non-profit institution of higher education.
General Eligibility:
- Applicants must be APIA heritage or are interested in serving the APIA community.
- Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled (full-time or part-time) and in good academic standing at the time of receipt of the scholarship.
To apply:
- Online application form which includes basic information, personal statement, work experience and community involvement.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation provided by faculty members or supervisors
- Official transcripts
- FAFSA and optional documented history of receiving need-based financial aid
- A 15-minute interview (Virtual via Zoom in early October)
- Proof of Michigan residency for applicants attending non-Michigan schools
Important Dates:
Application due 11:59p.m. (EST), Monday, 8/10/2026
Interview date: Sunday, 10/4/2026
Awards Ceremony 3:00 p.m., Sunday, 10/25/2026
2026 College Scholarships
Association of Chinese American College Scholarship
Number of Scholarships: 2
Amount: $1,000 each
Number of Scholarship: 2
Amount $3,000 each
Number of Scholarship: 2
Amount $1,000 each
Application
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