Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund

Helping Taiwanese American Youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education.

2020 TASF Scholarship Overview

$50,000 in Scholarships Available

10 – $5,000 Scholarships for High School Seniors and 1st Year College Students
Planning to Attend a University/College in the U.S. in the Fall of 2020

The Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund is focused on helping economically-challenged Taiwanese American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education.

Deadline: 11:59pm – Friday, April 17, 2020

Eligibility:
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card) AND a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen
  • High school senior or 1st year college student residing in the United States
  • Plan to attend a University or College as a full-time 1st or 2nd year student in the Fall of 2020 in the United States (If selected, high school seniors must submit college acceptance letter for verification.)
  • Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school/college GPA of 3.0
  • Have a household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level (Must be able to show 2018 or 2019 tax return should applicant be selected for award.)
  • The scholarship is open to ALL MAJORS

All awardees must submit a short YouTube video. Detailed instructions will be provided to awardees at a later time.
(Detailed instructions will be provided to awardees at a later time.)

Application Checklist:
  • Online Application Form
  • Three References
  • Official Transcript
Instructions and Guidelines:
Application Materials:

All materials must be RECEIVED by 11:59pm – Friday, April 17, 2020. Anything received (whether mailed, emailed, or faxed) past that date and time will NOT be considered, regardless of the postmark. Application forms MUST be completed and submitted online – Hard copies will NOT be accepted.

Do not mail additional materials, such as resumes, certificates, or newspaper clippings, unless requested. They will not be reviewed.

Awardees will be notified no later than June 30th, 2020. The scholarship award can only be used to cover the cost of attending a university/college. This may include tuition, fees, books, supplies, living expenses, and meals. What is included in the cost of attendance varies by institution.

If you have questions or need additional information, please email kfan@apcf.org.