WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 2026 - US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) has awarded nine college scholarships to high school seniors from eight states. Selected from approximately 1,500 applications, the scholars distinguished themselves through academic achievement, community involvement, leadership potential, and financial need. The awards, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, will help the recipients begin their post-secondary education at colleges and universities across the country.
The recipients were recognized at USPAACC's annual Business Leadership & College Scholarship Awards Luncheon during the CelebrASIAN 2026 Business + Procurement Conference, held June 2-4, 2026, at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel in Plano, Texas. Under the theme "Scaling Innovation, Sustaining Success," the luncheon brought together students, business leaders, corporate executives, scholarship sponsors, and community advocates to celebrate the scholars and reaffirm the importance of education in developing the next generation of leaders.
"These nine scholars have already demonstrated the determination, talent, and sense of responsibility that define strong leaders," said Susan Au Allen, USPAACC National President & CEO. "Their hard work has opened a new door, and they are walking through it with courage, curiosity, and confidence. We are proud to invest in their education and look forward to seeing them build their dreams into reality."
The 2026 scholarships were made possible through support from Ampcus, MSL Global Express Inc., Tronex, Saisystems International, Krasan Consulting, and USPAACC. One hundred percent of scholarship funds directly support students and help offset the rising cost of college education.
Since launching the College Scholarship Program in 1989, USPAACC has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to over 430 students nationwide. Many USPAACC scholars have been the first in their families to attend college or university. Alumni have gone on to build successful careers and enterprises, create jobs and innovations, serve their communities, and help shape economic, political, and social policy at the national, state, and local levels.
2026 College Scholarship Recipients
The recipients, their scholarships, high schools, and colleges or universities are listed below.
Monserrat Sanchez Vazquez | Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship
KIPP Austin Brave High School, Austin, TX
Attending the University of Texas at San Antonio
Prakriti Adhikari | Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship
Haltom High School, Haltom City, TX
Attending the University of Texas at Austin
Kayla Mathews-Smith | Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship
South Atlanta High School, Atlanta, GA
Attending the University of Alabama
Thu Doan | Ampcus Hallmark Scholarship
Berkeley High School, Moncks Corner, SC
Attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Olivia Uriona | MSL Global Express Scholarship
Martin Luther High School, Greendale, WI
Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Yi Zeng | Tronex Hallmark Scholarship
Mark T. Sheehan High School, Wallingford, CT
Attending Cornell University
Jessica Jiang | USPAACC Scholarship
Susan E. Wagner High School, Staten Island, NY
Attending the University of Rochester
Kannia Davis | Saisystems International Scholarship
About USPAACC
Founded in 1984 in Washington, D.C., the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes economic growth and job creation by opening doors to business and professional opportunities for Pan Asian Americans and their partners in corporations, government, nonprofit organizations, and all small and underserved business communities.
For more information about USPAACC's College Scholarship Program, email [email protected], or call (202) 677-3191.
