Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: July 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
CMAA offers scholarships to Chinese American students in the Chicagoland area who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, and community engagement.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.8+
- Demographic: asian
- Must be of Chinese descent
- reside in the Chicagoland area
- demonstrate financial need and community involvement
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Financial documentation
- Recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in May and close in July. Notifications in September.
Tips
Clearly articulate your financial need and highlight your involvement with the Chinese American community in Chicago.