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Scholarship

UPLIFT the Human Spirit Scholarship Program

Fostering Dreams and Empowering Futures

At Uplift the Human Spirit, we deeply value the transformative power of education and its critical role in empowering individuals and communities. With a firm commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of students in Northern California, we are proud to offer the Uplift Scholarship annually. Our aim is not only to assist students in achieving their academic goals but also to inspire them to contribute positively to their communities and preserve the rich heritage of the Hmong culture.

2025 Scholarship awards

We are excited to announce the availability of three scholarships for the year 2025, designed to support graduating students as they embark on their college journey in the Summer/Fall of 2025. The scholarship awards are as follows:

  • One recipient will be awarded $1,000
  • Two recipients will each be awarded $500

Scholarship Application

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Uplift Scholarship 2025


The Uplift Scholarship is available to graduating high school students or current high school/GED graduates who will enroll in college for Summer/Fall 2025. To be considered, you must submit a completed Uplift Scholarship application and meet all qualifications. Awards will be paid out directly to students after proof of enrollment, details will be provided to recipients.

🏆3 Award Amounts:
  • (1) One individual will be awarded $1,000
  • (2)Two individuals will be awarded $500
📃Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must meet all of the eligibility listed below:
  • A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  • Any person of Hmong descent
  • A San Joaquin County or Sacramento County resident
  • A high school senior, or current high school/GED graduate
  • Will be attending an accredited private/public college or university in Summer/Fall 2025
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • All Scholarship Winners/Recipients must attend scholarship information meeting via-Zoom. Meeting information will be coordinated and emailed to Recipients after winners are announced.
📌Required Scholarship Documents:
  • (1) One copy of your official transcript (official transcript need to be signed by a school personnel and (a) sent to through mail by the school or (b) signed official transcript emailed by school counselor) Counselors can email the official transcript to scholarship@upliftthehumanspirit.org with a subject line of "UPLIFT Scholarship - Official Transcript " or mail a physical copy to P.O. Box 692741, ATTN: Scholarship, Stockton, CA 95269.
  • (2) Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a teacher)
  • A completed application
  • Essay
📝Essay Subject: Describe why you deserve this scholarship. What aspect of the Hmong culture do you think is worth keeping for generations to come?

📃Essay Guideline:
  • Essay must be typed
  • 1 page minimum, 2 pages maximum
  • Single spaced
  • 1 inch margins
  • Arial, 12 point font
  • Include full name in essay header
📋Selection Process:
All applicants will be reviewed for a completed application and required documents. The scholarship essay will be reviewed and graded based on a scaled rubric by the Scholarship Committee.

📅Deadline: Application and supplemental documents must be electronically submitted or postmarked by 11:59PM PST on April 17, 2025.

📢Announcement: Scholarship recipients will be notified via-email and phone by Friday, May 3, 2025. Scholarship recipients will also be posted on our UPLIFT Scholarship Winners webpage.

📨 Mail: You can mail in your required documents to:

Uplift the Human Spirit
P.O. Box 692741
ATTN: Scholarship
Stockton, CA 95207

❓Questions: Direct all comments and inquiries to scholarship@upliftthehumanspirit.org.

NOTICE: NO DONATION, PURCHASE, OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. A DONATION, PURCHASE, OR PAYMENT WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Uplift Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  • Be of Hmong descent
  • Reside in San Joaquin County or Sacramento County
  • Be a high school senior or a current high school/GED graduate
  • Plan to attend an accredited private or public college or university in Fall 2024
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Commit to attending the UPLIFT Scholarship Zoom Meeting if selected
UPLIFT the Human Spirit

Fostering Dreams and Empowering Futures

At Uplift the Human Spirit, we deeply value the transformative power of education and its critical role in empowering individuals and communities. With a firm commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of students in Northern California, we are proud to offer the Uplift Scholarship annually. Our aim is not only to assist students in achieving their academic goals but also to inspire them to contribute positively to their communities and preserve the rich heritage of the Hmong culture.

How to Apply

  • Applications can be completed online (requires a Gmail account) or through Fastweb (account creation necessary).

Deadline and Notification

  • The application deadline and notification dates are to be determined. Please stay tuned for updates.

For any questions or further information, please contact us at scholarship@upliftthehumanspirit.org

Uplift the Human Spirit focuses on community empowerment through education and support services.

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