Every year, Asian American Studies faculty members honor students for their achievements and contributions to the department, campus, and community. To be considered for one of the departmental scholarships, applicants must:
1) Complete the AAS Student Awards Scholarship Application
2) Write one brief essay (500 words, see below for essay prompt)
3) Write a short bio (50-100 words)
4) Submit a 1-page resume (see below for suggested format)
5) Be available for the AAS graduation & student awards ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orchard Conference Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DUE on Monday, April 15, noon or 12 p.m.
If you are a faculty member who wants to nominate students for our departmental (non-monetary) honors, please see the Asian American Studies Departmental Honors Form.
If you have any inquiries about the application, feel free to contact Professor Gina Masequesmay at gina.masequesmay@csun.edu.
The following is a list of awards and their respective descriptions:
Donna Kawamoto Special Achievement Award:
The student who receives this award may not necessarily have a high GPA or be considered a visible leader, but the student has demonstrated resiliency and a strong ability to overcome unusual hardships and life circumstances while pursuing higher education.
Enrique de la Cruz Social Justice Award:
The student who receives this award has demonstrated a commitment to ending social oppression, an impact on Asian and/ or Pacific Islander American communities on- or off-campus, and /or involvement in social justice organizations or projects; and completed or are in the process of completing community internship hours via the AAS 495 or 497 courses.
Eunai Shrake Promising Educator Award:
This award attempts to address the lack of Asian American representation in the teaching force, and recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to and potential for a career in the education field be it in the K–12 classroom or higher education.
Glenn Omatsu Community Engagement Project Award:
This award is for students who are AAS major, double major, or minor. The student or group of students write a one-page proposal of their community engagement project (from an AAS class or with a community group) to receive either a $100 individual stipend, or a $250 small group stipend, or a $500 group stipend. The project proposal must be clear on how the work will benefit a community group in a feasible timeframe. Please see instructions on how to apply