Who Can Apply?
Chinese American presently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in High school in the Greater Washington DC area.
How to Apply?
- Brief Achievement Descriptions since the eighth grade in a chronological order.
- Short Essay on “What Have I Learned in My Leadership and Service Experience”, maximum two double-spaced pages in Chinese or in English.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (minimum one recommendation letter), reflecting the elements listed in the Selection Criteria above.
- Latest School Report Card.
- Signed Agreement, by the applicant and parents (or guardian), for the Rho Psi Society Award Committee to verify applicant’s application (if needed) and to release his/her essay to the public.
- Applicant’s Correspondence: e-mail address, home address and phone number.
- Total application package should not exceed six pages (except School Report Card and Recommendation letter). Application package will not be returned.
- Application Closing Date: Application package must be post marked on or before March 16, 2022 and sent to:
Mrs. Alice Jao, 13306 Global Street , Bowie, MD 20720
- Award Announcement: Award winners will receive notification by April 23, 2022.
- 10. The Rho Psi Society will host the Scholarship Award Ceremony virtually on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 1 PM EST. The Rho Psi Society will provide a link to join the ceremony. All awardees are required to attend the ceremony to receive their award.
Selection Criteria
Primary Elements [70%]
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- Contribution to the Chinese Community in leadership and in service.
- Providing leadership and service in school and in general public communities.
- Actively participate in the U.S. government and society, emphasizing Chinese-American contributions to achieve equality and justice for all.
Secondary Elements [30%]
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- Outstanding achievements in sports, arts, music and liberal arts.
- Outstanding understanding and achievements in Chinese culture.
- School class work.
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More Information
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Alice Jao 沈葆 or call 301-464-2786
Committee Members
- Alice Shen Jao
- Lisa Wu
- Shen Yang
- Lien Yao
- Lily Chen
- Chou-Chi Li
Award
Top Prize: $2,000
2nd Place: $1,500
3rd Place: $1,000