Chinese American Service League STEM Scholarship
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
High school seniors graduating from a Chicago Public or Charter school with a weighted GPA of at least 3.5, household income of $75,000 or less, and U.S. citizenship, nationality, or permanent residency may apply if they plan full-time enrollment in a STEM major at an accredited U.S. nonprofit four-year college. CASL program participation is considered but not required.
The award is up to $5,000 per year toward tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation, and some personal costs. It renews with continued eligible enrollment and a minimum 2.75 GPA. Five awards are listed as available.
Submit the application, a personal essay of at least 300 words, and two recommendation letters by April 1. Finalists may be asked for a video essay.
Ann and Tony Yeung founded the scholarship to support STEM students from Chicago's Chinatown and Bridgeport communities.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Completed application
- Personal essay of at least 300 words
- Two recommendation letters
- One personal essay, 300 word minimum (no stated maximum), choosing one of the five topic options
- Completed application form
- Two letters of recommendation (one addressing leadership/character/service, one addressing academic excellence)
- Video essay required from finalists only
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Finalists may be asked to submit a video essay.
- Renewal requires continued eligible enrollment and a minimum 2.75 GPA.