The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland is proud to offer the following undergraduate scholarships established in honor of Asian Americans who exemplify the spirit of service to our nation:

Start Time: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 4:35pm
End Time: Monday, April 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: University of Maryland, College Park

The Timothy J Ng Scholarship in Asian American Studies ($500 per recipient) in recognition of academic strength and leadership potential, especially where such achievements lead to improvements in the lives of Asian Americans. Two recipients to be selected, one for academic achievement and the other for leadership potential.

• Timothy J Ng retired in 2008 as associate vice president for research and professor emeritus of plant science and landscape architecture. Previously, he served as acting dean for graduate studies and research, in addition to acting director of Asian American Studies (2004- 2006) at a critical juncture for the program. Under his leadership, a permanent director position for Asian American Studies was established in 2006. The scholarship was endowed in 2008 by gifts from Dr. Ng, colleagues, and friends to honor his numerous contributions and efforts to advance Asian American Studies at Maryland.
• The Linh-Thong Huu Nguyen Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 per recipient) in recognition of a student in the Asian American Studies Minor Program who demonstrates academic achievement. One recipient to be selected.
• Linh-Thuong Huu Nguyen (4/21/1974 to 2/25/2007) immigrated from Vietnam with his family at the age of one and grew up in Columbia, Maryland. “Tone” experienced early on the need for building bridges between communities through shared culture, beliefs, and values. In 1995, as a member of the Asian American Student Union, Tone and four fellow students led a grass-roots, student-organized effort that resulted in the university offering its first course in Asian American Studies. The scholarship honors Tone’s life and his key role in the collective efforts and vision of the five students that bravely advocated for an Asian American Studies Program at Maryland.
• The Philip Vera Cruz Outstanding Community Service Scholarship ($1,000 per recipient) in recognition of a highly accomplished undergraduate who personifies the vital relationship between a college education and the human condition through service to the under-served and under-represented. One recipient to be selected.
• Philip Vera Cruz (12/25/1904 to 6/12/1994) was a Filipino American labor leader, farm worker, and leader in the Asian American civil rights movement. A co-founder of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, which later merged with the National Farm Workers Association to become the United Farm Workers, he was the union’s long-time vice president, working to improve housing and employment conditions for migrant workers. With Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and Pete Velasco, Vera Cruz led the historic 1965 Delano Strike against grape growers of California.
• The Major General Antonio Taguba Profiles in Courage and Leadership Scholarship ($1,000 per recipient) in recognition of undergraduates who demonstrate scholarship and leadership and who are considering a future in federal public service, both civilian and military. Two recipients to be selected, one for an AAST student and one for an Army or Air Force ROTC cadet seeking a degree at the University of Maryland College Park who is/has/will be enrolled in an AAST course(s) or pursuing an AAST minor.
• Antonio Mario Taguba is a retired Major General in the United States Army having served 34 years on active duty. He is the second Filipino American to attain the rank of general officer in the U.S. Army. General Taguba is best known for authoring the Taguba Report, an internal U.S. Army report on detainee abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, which was leaked and published in 2004. His courage and steadfast commitment to integrity in the face of adversity are admired by all who known him. Today, General Taguba gives generously of his time nationally and abroad to educate and mentor future generations of leaders. The Filipino Cultural Association at Maryland established this scholarship in 2008 to honor General Taguba and his dedication to young people.

Key Application Dates
Please keep these dates in mind when applying for AAST Scholarships:

• January 04, 2010: First day to submit complete applications
• March 30, 2010: Last day to submit complete applications; no late applications accepted
• May 1, 2010: Scholarship recipients announced

Application Process
Here’s how to apply for AAST Scholarships:

• Download AAST Scholarship forms , fill in the information, and email completed form
• If this is not possible, hard copy applications also are available through the Asian American Studies Program located at 1120 Cole Student Activities Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.
• All applicants should also have a completed FAFSA on file with the Office of Student Financial Aid to substantiate eligibility for need-based scholarship assistance.