Need-Based Scholarship

Who Should Apply?

At least 16 years of age at the time of application, lives in the Greater 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 2019
Able to attend the award ceremony at 2 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at

Culture Center of TECRO
901 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Telephone: (301)869-8585

Complete the application form and sign the application form by the applicant and his/her legal guardian and. Email the application to Sherry Hwang at shwang@pyramidsystems.com
Attach any additional attachment (if necessary) describing extracurricular activities, academic honors, and community service activities (maximum, 2 pages)
Include 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
Include a copy of most recent household tax return signed by taxpayer(s)
Include 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, 2020

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, 2020.

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
Must enroll in an accredited 4-year in-state college as a full-time student for the entire academic year 2019/2020