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Scholarships

WVCLS is the first Cantonese School in the Silicon Valley to provide scholarship opportunities to college-bound, high school juniors and seniors studying in WVCLS.    

The purpose of the WVCLS Scholarship is to make a lasting and significant impact on WVCLS student(s) in motivating them to continue to learn Cantonese, pursue higher education, and to perform community service through voluntarism, leadership, and research. Scholarship funds are awarded directly to the award recipients to cover some expenses while attending a higher education institution.

A successful candidate should demonstrate proficiency – both academic and social – in their Cantonese-Chinese language abilities and who contribute positively and significantly to their schools and community. The scholarship is not need-based, but rather recognizes a student’s merit, potential, and/or superior extracurricular activities (i.e. leadership, community service, etc.). 
Application Details
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Timeline
Applications must be postmarked, or received by WVCLS via email, by April 1, 2023.  Winner(s) will be announced at the end of the academic school year, June 2, 2023.

Criteria
  • Current WVCLS student and has been at the School for a minimum of two years
  • Be a high school junior/senior during the 2022-23 academic year
  • Be college-bound and be able to show proof of acceptance to an accredited college (applicable to seniors only)
  • Reside in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County or Alameda County, California
  • Have a minimum 3.3 GPA
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Procedure
  • Download "WVCLS 2023 Scholarship Application" form here.
  • Complete all parts of the application.  Incomplete applications will be rejected.  Points will also be deducted for not following instructions for any part of the application.
  • Submit the completed application with all supporting pages/document via email or mail to WVCLS by the deadline.  See instructions in "SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE” later in this document.
  • Please also include an un-official copy of your high school transcript with your application.
  • Upon receipt of the application, an email confirmation will be sent to the "student email" address submitted in the application.
  • An in-person interview (conducted in Cantonese) of each applicant with members of the WVCLS Scholarship Committee will be scheduled during April.

Submission and Deadline
  • Application material can be submitted electronically to the school principal at wvcls.principal@yahoo.com.
  • Alternatively, a paper copy can be mail to PO Box 2383, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.
​Please note that the application and all supporting pages/documents, including an un-official copy of your high school transcript must be included in one packet.
  • Deadline:  Applications must be received by WVCLS by April  1, 2023.  No exceptions.

Awards
  • Scholarship recipient(s) will be notified in May.
  • The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.

​Thank you for your interest in promoting Chinese language education by participating in this contest.

West Valley Chinese Language School is a non-profit organization.  It provides Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) education in the South Bay Area for more than 50 years.


Hours

Fridays: 7pm - 9pm

Telephone

(408) 839-7001

Email

wvcls.principal@yahoo.com

School Address

Homestead High School
​21370 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
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    • Map
    • School Handbook
    • Teachers
    • Board
  • Registration
    • Adult class
    • Online Registration
  • Academics
    • Calendar
    • Regular Program
    • AP Program
    • Scholarships
    • Textbook Recordings
  • Parents Corner
    • PTA Newsletter
    • Parent Participation Policy
    • General Services
  • Activities
  • Support Our School
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