Banatao Filipino American College Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Asian Pacific Fund
Overview
We administer multiple scholarship funds that offer financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students. Each award is created to mirror a donor’s specific interests—such as cultural background, intended career field, or personal circumstances—so donors can give in a way that matters to them while helping students pursue their educational goals.
Award Details
- Annual award: $5,000
- Renewable: up to 4 years (maximum total value $20,000)
- Donor: The Family of Dado and Maria Banatao
Eligibility
- Grade level: Incoming college freshmen (rising freshmen) who will be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
- Eligible majors: Engineering; Mathematics; Computer Science; Environmental Science; or Physical Sciences
- Residency: Must be a California resident
- Ethnic heritage: Applicants must be of Filipino heritage (at least 50%)
Important exclusion
Students preparing for health professions are not eligible (for example: physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and similar health-care tracks).