C.A.C.A. Portland Lodge Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Chinese American Citizens Alliance Portland Lodge

Introduction
For decades, members and supporters of the Portland Lodge have worked to raise funds that advance our mission: cultivating leadership, serving the community, and advocating for civil rights. We are grateful to the local community for its sustained support over the years. Our signature programs that benefit from this backing include scholarships, a national essay contest, and the Asian American Youth Leadership Conference. The scholarships and essay contest are intended to assist students who will become tomorrow’s leaders.

Eligibility
- The national essay contest is open to high school students nationwide (residents of any U.S. state may enter).
- Unless otherwise noted, most scholarships and contests are available to qualifying students of any ethnicity who attend high schools (or equivalent programs) in Oregon or Clark County, Washington.

Scholarship Opportunities

1) David Lee Quan Memorial Scholarship
- Number of recipients: 1
- Criteria: Awarded to a student who has volunteered in a healthcare or medical environment and plans to pursue a major in a medical/health-related field.

2) Tiffany Wang Arts Scholarship
- Number of recipients: 2
- Award: Each recipient receives $500 to be applied toward a summer arts program.
- Eligible disciplines: Visual art, dance, drama/theater, music (vocal and instrumental).
- Background: Tiffany Wang, an accomplished musician passionate about the arts, performed at paid community events while in high school (including the local Farmer’s Market). Aware that she was fortunate to attend summer music camps, Tiffany uses earnings from those performances to fund this scholarship to help students with fewer resources cover tuition for fine and performing arts summer programs.

3) Sheung Mou and Fenge Tam Scholarship
- Number of recipients: 1
- Criteria: Open to first-generation college students of any ethnic background.

4) Fred G. and Betty Jean Lee Memorial Scholarships
- Number of recipients: 4
- Allocation notes: At least one award will be given to a student who will attend a college in Oregon or Washington State; at least one award will be designated for a student entering a trade school or community college.
- Selection factors: Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service in school and community activities. Active involvement—especially in leadership roles—is a significant factor in selection.