{"id":42228,"date":"2025-06-12T22:28:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2025\/06\/12\/naca-collaborates-with-ko-family-foundation-to-launch-two-merit-based-scholarships-to-empower-future-chinese-american-leaders\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T10:34:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T05:04:53","slug":"naca-collaborates-with-ko-family-foundation-to-launch-two-merit-based-scholarships-to-empower-future-chinese-american-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2025\/06\/12\/naca-collaborates-with-ko-family-foundation-to-launch-two-merit-based-scholarships-to-empower-future-chinese-american-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"NACA Collaborates with Ko Family Foundation to Launch Two Merit Based Scholarships to Empower Future Chinese American Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/newsinfo\/255263\/511\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" \/>Atlanta, Georgia&#8211;(Newsfile Corp. &#8211; June 12, 2025) &#8211; The National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA) is proud to announce the launch of the <b>Ko Family Scholarship<\/b> and <b>NACA Leadership Scholarship<\/b>, two prestigious merit-based scholarships initiative dedicated to nurturing and empowering the next generation of Chinese American leaders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>The Ko Family Scholarship<\/b>, through a generous donation by the Ko Family Foundation, and NACA Leadership Scholarship initiated by NACA, honors academic excellence, leadership and community service. These merit-based programs aim to recognize four exceptional Chinese American high school and college students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate a strong commitment to uplifting Chinese American communities and preserving cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i>&#8220;We are honored to partner with the Ko Family Foundation to offer these transformative scholarships,&#8221; <\/i>said <b>Lani Wong<\/b>, Chair of the Board of NACA. <i>&#8220;It aims to not only ease the financial burden for students but more importantly, to inspire and cultivate leaders who will shape the future of Chinese American communities across the country.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Ko Family Scholarship will reward $10,000 each to two finalists, while NACA Leadership Scholarship will reward $2,000 each to two additional recipients. Both scholarships are open to High School Seniors and College Freshmen\/Sophomores.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Eligibility Requirements<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Be a high school senior who plans to enroll or is a college freshman or sophomore currently enrolled in a full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university<\/li>\n<li>Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with Chinese American heritage (having at least one parent of Chinese descent)<\/li>\n<li>Currently or past resident of Georgia or Florida<\/li>\n<li>Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. For high school seniors, also have a minimum SAT score of 1400 (out of 1600) or ACT score of 30 (out of 36)<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate leadership qualities, such as serving in student government, leading school organizations, or initiating community projects<\/li>\n<li>Be actively involved in Chinese American community service or advocacy (e.g., cultural organizations, mentorship programs, activism, volunteering for Chinese American causes)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Apply<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applications and full details can be found on NACA&#8217;s website <a href=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/redirect\/R7y5KI18GQ\">https:\/\/www.naca-atlanta.org\/<\/a>. Submissions for both categories are due on September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About NACA:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of Chinese Americans through community service, advocacy, and cultural enrichment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About Ko Family Foundation:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Ko Family Foundation is a private charitable foundation found by Patrick J. Ko, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FirsTrust Group, Inc. and FT Global Capital, Inc. Mr. Ko, a NACA member since 1993, served as past president and board member of NACA.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Featured Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atlanta, Georgia&#8211;(Newsfile Corp. &#8211; June 12, 2025) &#8211; The National Association of Chinese Americans (NACA) is proud to announce the launch of the Ko Family Scholarship and NACA Leadership Scholarship, two prestigious merit-based scholarships initiative dedicated to nurturing and empowering the next generation of Chinese American leaders. 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