Objective
To recognize and assist outstanding high school Chinese graduates to reduce financial burdens for the 4-year college.
Applicant Qualification?
• At least 16 years of age at the time of application, lives in Metro Washington DC and Baltimore area
• Of Chinese Heritage
• Beginning full-time study at an accredited 4-year college educational institution in the United States in Fall 2021
• Able to attend the award ceremony at 2pm on Saturday, May 8, 2021 virtually. The link of the virtual ceremony will be provided prior to May 8, 2021.
Selection Criteria
• Academic achievement of a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
• Leadership in extracurricular activities
• Involvement in community service
• Financial needs (Adjusted Gross Income on Form 1040 is less than $65,000)
• Must enroll in an accredited 4-year in-state college as a full-time student for the entire academic year 2020/2021
Rules for Applicants to complete the application (Required Documents):
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• Email Sherry Hwang at shwang@pyramidsystems.com for the application form
• Complete the application
• Sign the application form by the applicant and his/her legal guardian
• Additional attachment (if necessary) describing extracurricular activities, academic honors, and community service activities (maximum, 2 pages)
• A biography
• An essay of 500 words on “The Importance of Pursuing Higher Education?” typed in double-space and signed by the applicant and his/her academic guidance counselor on the upper right hand corner
• Transcripts from high school capturing the coursework
• A copy of most recent household tax return signed by taxpayer(s)
• Two letters of recommendation from those listed as references in the application
• Information on proposed 4-year college course of study (major)
• A financial plan depicting all funding resources, such as family fund, college scholarship(s), government aid(s), and/or student loan to complete the 4-year college.
• Application package must be post marked and sent to
Mrs. Sherry Hwang, 2677 Prosperity Ave., Suite 700, Fairfax, VA 22031 or email the entire package to shwang@pyramidsystems.com on or before March 31, 2021
• Application package will not be returned
• Scholarship will send to the Financial Office of the college designated by the applicant
• Award winners will receive notification by April 15, 2021.
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Award
2 First Place: $4,000
3 Second Place: $2,000
Additional Information
If you have any questions please email Ms. Sherry Hwang (許慧麗) shwang@pyramidsystems.com
Committee Members
- Sherry Hwang
- David Ho
- Juliann Kiang