FAPAC Scholarship Application

2026 Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Application Form
Since 2013, the FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to students who exhibit academic excellence, have an interest in a public service career, and have made contributions to advance the AANHPI community.

Submission deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Email scholarship@fapac.org with questions and visit www.fapac.org/scholarship for full application and eligibility details.
1) Personal Information

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
E-mail :*
where the email will be sent to
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/U.S Territory/FAS

Zip CodeCountry
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Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / U.S. Territory/FAS

Zip CodeCountry
Hours per week (paid/unpaid)
YesNo
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2) School Information
Name of your college or university*
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState/U.S. Territory/FAS

Zip CodeCountry
What degree(s) are you pursuing?*
School activities, honors, offices held, etc.:
What is your career objective?*

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3) Essay
Your essay should be no more than two pages, double spaced, 12pt font. Your essay should include:
- Your contributions in promoting diversity in the AANHPI communities;
- How leaders like former Secretary Norman Y. Mineta are a role model; and
- How the scholarship can assist you with achieving your public service career goals.
Additional information may include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
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4) Letter of Recommendation
Please include one (1) letter of recommendation from an unrelated individual (e.g. teacher, supervisor, coach, mentor) who can speak to your personal/professional accomplishments and your contributions to the AANHPI community.
Name of Reference

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Letter of Recommendation (jpg, pdf, zip)*

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5) Other Documents
Transcript (unofficial or official) from all schools*

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One-page biography*

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Head shot photo (png, jpg, tiff, jpeg)*

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6) Certification
By submitting this application, I affirm that all of the information provided is true and complete. I agree for FAPAC to contact me regarding the FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Award.
FAPAC is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that educates and provides networking opportunities for civilian employees within the Federal and DC governments and members of the U.S. military, with an emphasis on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI).

P.O. Box 23184, Washington, D.C. 20026-3184
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2026 Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Application Form

1) Personal Information

2) School Information

3) Essay

4) Letter of Recommendation

5) Other Documents

6) Certification