Domestic Students Scholarship | Morning Light Foundation

Domestic Students Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. of Chinese descent.
Applicants must be enrolled to an accredited 4 year college, university or community college full time in the U.S. (No less than 12 units/semester) or (No less than 8 units/semester for students in a master's program).
Qualifying applicants are Southern California residents (using home address) who attend any universities in the United States. Southern California region including Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.
Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. For Master's programs, the minimum cumulative GPA is 3.7.
Graduating high school students who have been accepted by a college need to provide acceptance letter. High school Students who have not received enrollment letters are still encouraged to apply, but approval and award is in contingent of a qualified university enrollment.
Applicants must have actual financial need and proof. Applicants must provide their most recent tax return, or their parent(s)’ most recent tax return if they are claimed as dependents.
Applicants must show strong leadership, involvement in community and volunteer work, and excel in character and academics. (Please provide copies of awards and certificates if applicable)
Scholars with the Government program are not eligible to apply.

Application form can be downloaded here.
Applicants must provide proofs of citizenship (U.S. Passport or Birth Certificate) or Permanent Resident card.
Applicants must provide their most recent tax return, or their parent(s)’ most recent tax return if they are claimed as dependents.
Applicants must provide copy of official transcript from current school.
Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from professors/teachers. Additional recommendations from employer or mentor are also welcome.
Applicants must submit an approximately 500-word essay introducing yourself and your family, explaining your financial need, and sharing why you believe you are a strong candidate for the scholarship. Download the essay and signature page
Applicants may provide copies of awards and certificates if applicable.

Completed application materials must be submitted online. The deadline for submission is no later than April 30 of the current year.
Application with relevant documents will be reviewed. Chosen students will be invited to attend an individual interview with the judges’ panel.
Successful scholarship recipients will be notified and awarded at a recognition ceremony in July of the current year.

Ivan Zhou
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (909)340-3149