PCAA Outstanding High School Graduate Award Application Form

Applicant Name(in Chinese and in English, e.g. 张三(Sammul Zhang):

Applicant Email:

Parents or Legal Guardian:

Are your parents or legal guardian Peninsula residents? (Peninsula region includes Hampton, Newport News, York County, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the surrounding areas.)

Yes No

Are your parents or legal guardian PCAA members in the last 3 years(including current year)?

Yes No

Home Address:

Phone Number (in format 123-456-7890):

Graduating High School:

Date of Graduation Ceremony:

Name of the Counselor:

High School Cumulative GPA (4.0 scale):

High School Class Rank (in N/M format, e.g., 4/286):

SAT Total Score:

SAT Subject Scores: Reading&Writing/Math (in format 800/800):

ACT Composite Score:

ACT Subject Scores: English/Math/Reading/Science (in format 36/36/36/36):

College or University Applicant Plans to Attend:

Field of Study Applicant Plans to Pursue:

Number of Years Attending the PCAA Peninsula Chinese School:

Name of the last Chinese school attended, also list the number of attending years if it is not Peninsula Chinese School:

Special Recognition Received for Academic Excellence in High School (e.g., scholarships, honors, AP exam scores):

Outstanding Extracurricular Achievements (e.g., music, athletics, student government, publications, debating, drama):

Number of Community Services Hours during High School:

List of Community Services (include recipient, start/end dates, and total hours):

List of Achievements in Chinese Language Proficiency (e.g., AP in Chinese, SAT in Chinese):

List of Other Experience (optional) (e.g., working experience):

Upload Essay (PDF or Word Document):

Pick one of the following topics and write an essay named "$MyName_Essay_2025.pdf" in approximately 300-500 words (preferably in Chinese), where $MyName is your name. For instance, my name is Sammul Mid Zhang, then this file name should be SammulMidZhang_Essay_2025.pdf. No space is allowed in file name. Do NOT use AI (e. g. ChatGPT) to generate the essay.

How can I serve or participate in the Chinese community activities?
How does the Chinese culture and Chinese education impact my growth?
My knowledge and understanding of the Chinese culture.
My learning experience in the Peninsula Chinese School (PCS).
The most important thing or event in my life and its influences.

Upload Supplement (PDF or Word Document):

Combine the following items in order as ONE file named "$MyName_Supplement_2025.pdf", where $MyName is your name and $Year is current year. For instance, my name is Sammul Mid Zhang, then this file name should be SammulMidZhang_Supplement_2025.pdf. No space is allowed in file name.

An official high school transcript.
SAT score report or ACT score report (or both).
Any AP score reports. (optional)
Any relevant academic or extracurricular recognitions. (optional)
Any other supporting materials. (optional)
Resume (optional)

I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and up to date. This application will not be considered unless all applicable sections are completed by the applicant.

Application is available from March 1st to May 31st.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email:: pcaascholarships@gmail.com.