St. Louis Vietnamese Community

Learn More About the

History of the Academic Scholarship

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The Academic Excellence Award-Giải Khuyến Học (formerly known as the Nguyễn Xuân Vinh Scholarship Foundation) was founded in 1999. The organizers are among the first group of pioneers who came to America from Vietnam in 1975, including Long Đào, Hương Trần, Lịch Hồ, Liên Trần, Long Sao, Minh Trần, Nhơn Đặng, Tri Phương Nguyễn, and Ngọc Triêm Nguyễn. These founders have dedicated their valuable time to finding and empowering potential lifelong learners within the Vietnamese community. Additionally, their purpose is to pay tribute to Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Vinh (January 1, 1930 – July 23, 2022), who was not only a renowned Vietnamese American aerospace scientist but also a well-respected educator. Through their diligent efforts, these founders led the scholarship foundation, which bestowed more than 2,000 awards from 1999 to 2018 to the youth of Vietnamese descent in Saint Louis, fostering academic pursuits for advanced education.

The St. Louis Vietnamese Community (STLVNC) is honored to uphold and continue the legacy of the Nguyễn Xuân Vinh Scholarship Foundation, a platform that has enriched our youth academically for almost two decades. Through this endeavor, we want to partner with parents, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers to motivate and build potential youth in effective and positive leadership.

HOW DO WE

Participate in the Academic Scholarship

Tier 1: $30.00 and a certificate/medal

Students in grades 1 through 12 with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for a $30 award.

Qualifications

Must be a current student in grade 1-12 and from a Vietnamese Heritage (One set of parents must be of Vietnamese descent)
Submit the most recent report card with a GPA of at least 3.5 or provide a report card of an equivalent grading system

Tier 2: $100.00 and a medal

Available to high school students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate significant involvement in community service and/or extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

Must be a current student in grade 9-12 for the academic year 2023-2024 and from a Vietnamese Heritage (One set of parents must be of Vietnamese descent)
Submit the most recent report card with a GPA of at least 3.5 or provide a report card of an equivalent grading system
Submit a list of hours incurred for the community service and extracurricular activities

Tier 3: $500.00 and a trophy

Available to high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, actively participating in community service and extracurricular activities, are eligible for a $500 scholarship. Additionally, applicants must provide a 500-word response to the prompt: "What does leadership mean to you? Please provide a detailed example illustrating how you have positively impacted others through your leadership."

Qualifications

Must be a current student in grade 12 for the academic year 2023-2024 and from a Vietnamese Heritage (One set of parents must be of Vietnamese descent)
Submit the most recent report card with a GPA of at least 3.5 or provide a report card of an equivalent grading system
Submit a list of hours incurred for the community service and extracurricular activities
Submit a 500-word essay, using Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced. "What does it mean to be a leader?" Provide detailed examples of how you have positively influenced others through your leadership or support roles.

Apply Today! We will be celebrating and rewarding the efforts of our students at St. Louis Public Libary - Central Library Auditorium

June 2nd, 2024
1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
1301 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO 63103

APPLY FOR THE STLVNC SCHOLARSHIP TODAY!

The St. Louis Vietnamese Community would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate our youth's academic achievements. We hope this work will encourage educational excellence and the pursuit of continuous learning.

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your mission statement?

The St. Louis Vietnamese Community is a 501(c)(3) established in 1998 to enrich the Vietnamese American community through cultural preservation, social and educational support programs, while bridging relationships with other diverse communities to strengthen our heritage.

Are my donations tax deductible?

YES! St. Louis Vietnamese Community is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 30-0962431. All donations are deemed tax-deductible, absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.

Do you have any upcoming events? Where are the details?

Please visit our events calendar to find the next event nearest you. We can't wait to see you!

How do I sign up to be a vendor at your community events?

We welcome all businesses small and large to participate in our events! For more information, please contact our Event Coordinator at vendor@stlvnc.org.

How do I volunteer with your organzation?

We appreciate and welcome all who would like to volunteer with our organzation. For additional information regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@stlvnc.org.