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The Tang Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$60,000
Calendar Deadline:
April 30, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
4
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Race
Financial Aid Status
State Selection
Current Year in School
Personal Interest/Attribute
County Selection
Citizenship
Age
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Scholarship Description

Mr. Edward C. Tang established this award in 2007 to provide financial assistance to LGBTQ+ Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) for post-secondary Education.

Scholarship Details

  • Supporting Asian students in the LGBTQ+ community
  • Four awards of $15,000 each
  • Awarded annually since 2007
  • Renewable for up to three additional years

Eligibility

  • Asian/Pacific Islander heritage
  • Member of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Involved in the LGBTQ+ community
  • Graduating high school senior or high school graduate
  • California Bay Area resident (Almeda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma, Solano)
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • 17-25 years of age upon the application deadline

Application Process

  • Gather required documents, including a personal statement, letters of regerence, transcripts, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency, and financial documentation.
  • Complete the application well in advance of the April 30th deadline; late applications, including those postmarked before the due date but received afterwards, will not be considered.
  • Confirm that the scholarship manager has received your complete application prior to the April 30th deadline.

These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three more years (a total of four years) provided each student annually meets the renewal requirements.