Attorney Rose Tsai Outstanding Public Service Scholarship is established with the purpose of encouraging the next generation to actively participate in the spirit of love for public welfare, public-spirited, active assistance to others, and promotion of social justice based on Rose Tsai's selfless dedication to her pro bono service for the victim's family. This scholarship is named after Attorney Rose Tsai, in recognition of her selfless dedication.
Our Story
On July 24, 2014, tragedy struck Xinran Ji, a young student at University of Southern California (USC) from China was killed, which garnered widespread attention from all walks of life. The community in Southern California rallied together, particularly the Chinese American community, with Attorney Rose Tsai at the forefront, started the journey to seek justice for the victim's family.
Attorney Rose Tsai has tirelessly devoted countless hours of pro bono legal service to the case. Over the period of nearly a decade, she has given unwavering attention to the victim's family, also Attorney Tsai's family has generously provided financial and emotional support for the case.
Attorney Rose Tsai's actions have already conveyed a strong and positive energy that is a source of pride for the community. In recognition of Attorney Rose Tsai's selfless dedication, this scholarship is established in the honor of her name with the aim of inspiring more young people to help others.
“In order to carry forward the selfless spirit of Attorney Rose Tsai, we want to support this scholarship in the hope that justice and love will continue.” expressed by Xinran Ji’s family.
Application Requirements
- High School students in grades 10 through 12 or College students residing within L.A. County and Orange County.
- Applicants must submit evidence of their participation in community service or charity work (i.e. photos, videos, news reports or audio recordings).
- The community service or charity work must have occurred in the United States (except in special circumstances) and within the last three academic years.
- Applicants who did not receive a scholarship may reapply, however each applicant may only receive one scholarship during their lifetime.
Required Documents for Application
- Completion and submission of the application form provided by the host organization.
- Copy of valid student ID.
- Submit one color self-portrait photo, taken in last 6 months. Use a clear image of your face.
- At least one letter of recommendation from a non-relative.
- A personal statement of no more than 600 words about yourself, your experience in public service and your views on public service contributions. Special considerations will be given for statements written in Chinese.
- Photos, videos, news reports, or audio recordings related to public service activities (including acts of courage, helping others, or social justice).
- Proof of participation or organization of public service activities (if any).
- Other activities such as the volunteering at non-profit community service organizations signed by an organization representative using the organization's letterhead.
Award quota, award amount and award form
- Scholarships and certificates will be awarded to the students.
- The amount of the award is limited to US$2,000 per student and may be increased if there are special circumstances.
- Letters of recommendation will be provided to assist the recipients in obtaining workplace internship opportunities.
- Award quota: Up to five students per year will be awarded based on the performance of the applicant and the amount of the award fund. If there are no qualified students, the number of awards may be reduced.
Judging Process
- The Evaluation Committee will review all application forms and materials.
- The Evaluation Committee announces the names of the recipients and the results of the evaluation.
- The Evaluation Committee will hold an award ceremony for the winning students and present them with the prize money and certificates.
Important Notes
- Application materials received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
- Application materials are not returnable.
- The final interpretation of the award is the responsibility of the Scholarship Evaluation Committee.
- Winning students must be present for the ceremony.
Contact us
South Coast Chinese Cultural Association/Irvine Chinese School
9 Truman, Irvine, California 92620, United States
Contact us at scholarship@sccca.org!
由南海岸中華文化中心協辦的首屆「蔡玟慧律師傑出公益奉獻獎學金」,即日至 2024 年 1 月 15 日止接受申請。凡洛杉磯縣及橙縣高中十、十一、十二年級學生,或就讀大學的學生,均可申請。
這項以感謝蔡玟慧律師仗義相助紀欣然案件的無私奉獻精神為宗旨而設立 獎學金,本屆計劃發給 5位在校高中或大學生,每位獎學金 2000 美元,以鼓勵年輕一代參與愛心公益、關注公益事業、發揮積極助人、提倡社會正義的精神。
2014 年 7 月 24 日,南加州大學(USC)中國留學生紀欣然遭搶不幸身亡,案件發生後,引起各界熱烈關注, 尤其是南加華人群體紛紛熱心伸出援手, 展開了一場以蔡玟慧律師為核心的尋求正義伸張的活動萌芽並愈發壯大。
蔡玟慧律師為紀欣然案件全程提供免費法律援助,她不僅在過去近十年中免費為受害者家屬提供免費法律援助,她的家人也還為此案件提供財務和精神上的無私貢獻。
紀欣然家屬指出,蔡玟慧律師多年如一日的無私奉獻,激勵每一位華裔為正義不懈努力,她用自身行動傳遞出一種強而有力的正能量,是我們社區的驕傲和榜樣。
為發揚蔡玟慧律師的無私奉獻精神,我們特意設立了這個獎學金,希望正義和愛心得以延續。
本奬學金申請條件如下:
- 洛杉磯縣及橙縣高中十、十一、十二年級學生,或就讀大學的學生。
- 申請學生須提交參與公益活動或仗義助人事跡的憑證,如照片、影片、新聞報道或錄音等。
- 公益活動或仗義助人事跡須發生於美境內(特殊情況除外),且在最近三學年度內發生。
- 可多次申請,但僅能有一次得獎機會,不允許重複得獎。
申請所需材料如下:
- 填寫並提交由主辦方提供的申請表格。
- 在有效期內的學生證。
- 提交一張 6 個月內拍攝的彩色照片,照片須顯示清晰的臉部。
- 至少一封非親屬推薦信。
- 一份不超過 600 字的個人簡介、個人經歷公益事跡陳述,陳述以英文為主,可同時提交中文版本。
- 與公益活動(包括見義勇為,積極助人,或有發揮社會正義的行為或活動)相關的照片、影
片、新聞報道或錄音等。
- 參與公益活動和執行活動能力證明(如有)。
- 其它,如社團公益組織貢獻 ,由社團負責人簽名並有社團信箋(Letterhead)的書面證明。
獲獎學生,可獲頒獎金及獎狀。獎金金額: 每名學生獲獎金額以不超過美金兩仟元為限,若有特殊狀況,金額酌予增加。同時主辦方可提供推薦函協助獲獎學生得到工作實習機會。
本屆名額計劃設五名學生得獎, 將根據申請學生表現和獎勵基金額度確定。但若沒有合乎資格的學生, 得獎名額可從缺。
所有評審流程,由本獎學金的評審委員會審查所有申請表及申請材料。評審委員會會擇期宣佈獲獎名單,公佈評審結果。並為獲獎學生舉行頒獎儀式,頒發獎金和獎狀。
主辦單位表示,申請截止日期後收到的申請資料,恕不受理。
所有申請材料將不予退還。各申請資料的最終解釋權歸獎學金評審委員會所有。獲獎學生必須出席頒獎典禮。
本獎學金地址: 9 Truman, Irvine, California 92620, United States.
申請人可直接上以下網站填寫和提交申請表及所需資料 https://rosetsaischolarship.org/。