7th Annual CelebrAsian Scholar Application

CelebrAsian 2023 will award up to five $1,000 scholarships to outstanding students with at least one year of trade school or higher education. Scholarship sponsored by Lucky lotus.

CelebrAsian Scholars will be selected based on their academic achievements, community service, leadership, and most importantly how they will or have embraced and showcased their culture and heritage!

Those interested in applying for the CelebrAsian Scholar must do the following:

  1. Submit an application and a one-page essay.

  2. Submit a high quality headshot image.

  3. Showcase your traditional cultural attire by participating in the CelebrAsian Fashion Show on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.

Requirements to participate:

  • Must be a current HS senior or first year enrolled in a 2/4-year institution with at least one academic year left.

  • Identify as Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander heritage by at least one parent.

  • Hold a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.

  • Demonstrate community service and leadership through school and/or volunteer work or within family and career.

  • Submit application and requirements online by midnight Sunday, May 7th, 2023 to celebrasian.entertainment@iowaasianalliance.com

Timeline:

  • Application due: Midnight, Sunday May 7th, 2023

  • Finalists announced: Saturday, May 20th, 2023

  • CelebrAsian Fashion Show participation: Saturday, May 27th, 2023

  • Winners Announced: Saturday, May 27th, 2023