Community College Scholarship

The Scholarship Fund, a component of the AJ Wang Foundation, was established in 2013. The Scholarship Fund receives donations from others wishing to participate in “giving back” in the same manner as the founders. Within the last ten (10) years, the Scholarship Fund has Provided over 400 community college and some eligible 4-year university students totaling over $1,000,000. Over 70% of these community college students have transferred to 4-year colleges or universities or secured employment. Starting with Cohort 7 (2019-20 school year), students who complete their community college program within two years and transfer to a 4-year college/university will receive a one-time ($2,000) of the award with the same stipulations.

The Scholarship Fund is targeting students attending identified community colleges in the Southern California area, starting with Los Angeles County. The awarded community colleges now have expanded to Ventura and Northern Orange Counties. The Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for up to three consecutive years for students attending one or more of the designated community colleges. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation and/or food.

Depending on the student’s progress towards completion of degree, program, or certification as well as obtaining satisfactory academic standing, a student may receive a second or third year funding. Funds are disbursed on a semester to semester basis in order to monitor continuous attendance and satisfactory academic progress. Students must provide proof which includes transcripts from the previous semester and full-time registration for the subsequent semester. Recipients of the scholarships provide testimonies, as requested, on how the money is spent to support them to realize their dreams.

The AJ Wang Foundation Scholarship Fund Applicant Must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior from an accredited high school with the goal to attend a community college and earn a degree or certification, and/or meet transfer requirement
  • Be a resident or citizen of the United States of America and its territories or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and/or Dream Act eligible
  • Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Commit to enroll as a full-time (minimum of 12 units) student, without interruption, for the entire academic school year at one of the above-mentioned community colleges
  • Submit
    1. the official application form
    2. a letter of application indicating the college of his/her choice, student background, academic achievement, intended educational and career goal(s), and financial need
    3. a resume
    4. the latest transcript including grades from 9th grade through at least the first semester of high school senior year, with the final transcript submitted along with full-time fall registration no later than August 15 after the award is granted
  • Provide the most recent college transcript and subsequent semester full-time student registration annually by January 15 for semester 1 and August 15 for semester 2 for continuous attendance, which demonstrates progress towards meeting the educational goal(s).  Recipients must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester and register for at least 12 units in order to receive continuous financial support.

Application Period: April 15-June 1

Recipients of the scholarships must also provide testimonies on how the money is spent to support them to realize their dreams

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Award

  • Each recipient will receive three thousand dollars ($3,000) a year for up to three years, with $1,500 granted for each semester starting with 2023-24 academic year.

  • Checks will NOT be sent to individual students; they will be mailed to the respective Scholarship/Finance Aid Office or the college foundation offices (e.g. Glendale, Pasadena, and Santa Monica) of the college the recipient is attending for disbursement according to the college’s guidelines.

  • Priority consideration will be given to first generation college-bound students; and students living in non-traditional homes.

  • Preferences will be given to students who plan to pursue unconventional careers.

  • Application materials must be received via email no later than mid-night on June 1.

  • Notification of awards will be provided by late July via email.

  • All recipients will be known as the AJ Wang Foundation Scholars.

Please email all materials (e.g. application form, letter of application, resume, and transcript) to info@ajwangfoundation.org.

All correspondence will be by email only.