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Description:

The SAPA Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) in 1999. The SAPA Scholarship and Excellence in Education for Life Sciences Foundation is dedicated to recognize and support excellence on the part of outstanding high school students, and to encourage the finest high school graduates to develop career in Life Sciences

Required field(s) of Study:

• Biology/Life Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry and Applied Science

Requirements:

• Must be a United States citizen or legal resident alien residing in the New England area (MA, NH, RI, VT, CT, ME).
• Must be a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.3 (out of 4.0) or greater and an SAT score above 1450 (out of 1600) or equivalent.
• Must be enrolling for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 4-year college or university in the upcoming academic year. The applicant should pursue or intend to pursue a major related to life sciences.
• A recommendation letter from the school counselor and two letters of recommendation from teachers.
• Brief resume and essay.
• Application fee ($30).
• A copy of high school transcript and a copy of standard test results.
• A copy of acceptance letter from the college the applicant intends to enroll in.

More Details:

https://www.sapa-neweb.org/scholarship

Application Details:

Deadline: May 20, 2024 (Postmarked)

Applicant must submit:

• A brief resume illustrating major accomplishments during the applicant’s K-12 education
• An essay (~600 words) to illustrate what the applicant will be pursuing at college and what inspired him or her to make such a decision
• A recommendation letter from the school counselor and two letters of recommendation from teachers who can attest and comment on the applicant’s achievements and development potentials
• A copy of high school transcript and a copy of standard test results.
• A copy of acceptance letter from the college the applicant intends to enroll
• An application fee ($30) needs to be paid before the submission (Pay online: https://www.sapa-neweb.org/events/scholarship2024 ) or be submitted along with the application. Please make any checks payable to SAPA-NE. The application fee can be waived if the applicant’s parent or legal guardian is a member of SAPA.

Application Mail Address:

SAPA-NE High School Excellence Scholarship

41 Sidney Lane, Concord MA 01742

Selection Process:

An independent Scholarship Selection Committee appointed by the SAPA-NE Executive Committee will evaluate all valid applications and nominate several strongest candidates. SAPA-NE Executive Committee will make the final selection of up to three award recipients.

Applicants will be evaluated on:

• Academic performance, leadership quality, and community/school service.
• Demonstrated potential and commitment to a career aspiration that has a broad impact in the society.

Recipients of 2024 SAPA-NE High School Excellence Scholarship will be notified by Scholarship Selection Committee by email and will also be posted at SAPA-NE homepage