The scholarship selection criteria and process will not change, but will simply be every two years, instead of on an annual basis. The scholarships were previously awarded in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may cause. Switching to a two-year cycle allows us to make the best use of our precious volunteer time, preserve our financial resources, and ensure that we select those candidates who best exemplify the excellence, service, and leadership that VAAFA and our Fallen Heroes stand for.

Our next scholarship fundraising and Fallen Heroes tribute banquet will be in the fall of 2014 at a time and location to be determined.

In the meantime, please keep checking this website and our Facebook page for the very latest updates regarding the scholarship and the banquet.

Faithfully at your service,

VAAFA Executive Committee

The Federal Asian Pacific American Council Southwest (FAPAC SW) is sponsoring Lucky Few Scholarship Essay Contest. This contest is open to all students in three different categories. Category 1 – Grades 7-9, Category 2 – Grades 10-12 and Category 3 – Students currently in college. It is open to all students nationwide. The Lucky Few Scholarship Essay Contest will run from January 1 through March 27, 2013.  This contest is open to “US Residents Only”

There are still copies of the “The Lucky Few-A Lifetime Journey” DVD and can only be attained through DONATIONS ONLY.  All proceeds will go towards the scholarship awards.

If you wish to have DVD, please contact Sharon Nicholas at trangsharon@yahoo.com.

More info at: http://www.fapac-sw.org

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Paul Memije
FAPAC SW
Chief Executive Officer
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To grow, to develop, to educate, to improve, to serve: FAPAC Southwest – the Frontier of Diversity and Inclusion.

This year, VAAFA was honored to be hosted by the warmth and hospitality of Indianapolis, thanks to the hard work of lead organizer and VAAFA co-founder,  Chris Phan (LCDR, USN) and his family and friends. Indianapolis enjoys both deep patriotic roots as well as a vibrant and close-knit Vietnamese-American community.

Over 300 attendees enjoyed remarks by local leaders, including the chapter presidents of the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America. The audience enthusiastically received emcee Mr. Nam Lộc and singers Ms. Bảo Ngọc and Mr.Bằng Kiều, celebrities from the Vietnamese entertainment industry.

Over $12,000 was raised during the event, all of which will go to fund the Fallen Heroes Scholarship.

Also at the event, VAAFA elected a new leadership team, led by Ross Nguyen (LTC, US Army-retired) of Springfield, Virginia, who recently retired from the US Army after 28 years of active service (including Operation Iraqi Freedom).

Every year, the VAAFA Fallen Heroes Scholarship Banquet is held to commemorate the sacrifices of those Twelve Vietnamese-American Servicemembers who have died overseas on active duty since September 11, 2001 (and one who was killed in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia).

This year, six students from around the United States qualified for VAAFA’s Fallen Heroes Scholarship. Twelve scholarships are awarded bi-annually—the next round of scholarship applications will be accepted beginning in May 2014 and awarded in Fall 2014.

Past Fallen Heroes Banquets have been held in Westminster, CA, Houston, TX, and Washington DC.  Details regarding the location and date for the Fall 2013 Fallen Heroes Banquet will be determined soon.

Pictures here.

Northside Knights of Columbus

2100 E. 71st. Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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