Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the scholarship application process.

  1. When do you accept the applications?
    Applications are accepted from April 15th through May 31st (11:59 PM PST). All supporting documents must be emailed by June 10th (11:59 PM PST)

  2. What is possible amount of scholarship award? 
    The scholarship award is $1,500 per person for undergraduate students or $2,000 per person for graduate students.

  3. Where can I get the application?
    - Please click the “scholarship application” tab on our website: ANCSF.US using the Google Form format.
    - You must follow the specific requirements and instructions stated in the application form.
    - The following supporting documents must be prepared and emailed after your application number is received (which will be emailed to you within two days).
         - Unofficial transcript (student obtained)
         - Letter(s) of recommendation (church minister/elder and/or academic instructor)
         - Self Written Essay (refer to details in the application form)
    - All supporting documents must be in PDF format. No JPEGs or ZIP files will be accepted.

  4. What are the qualifications?
    - If you were awarded ANC SF scholarship in the past two years from current year, you are not eligible to receive current year. (Example: for 2026, awarded in 2024 or 2025 are not eligible)
    - High school seniors accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college (full-time status)
    - Current college students
    - Students accepted to a graduate program (full-time status)
    - Current graduate students
  1. Are international students eligible to apply?
    - You must have an US address and a bank account in the US, under your legal name.
    - You may apply for scholarship for universities outside of the US, if above requirement is met.
  1. How many times can I be awarded for the scholarship?
    If you have been awarded ANCSF scholarship in the past two years from current year, you are not eligible to apply.
    Example:  If you were awarded ANCSF scholarship in 2024 or 2025, you are not eligible to apply in 2026.  
  1. When is the application reviewed and awarded?
    - Application review: June 10th through July 25th
    - Awards announced: August 5th through August 15th
    (Please do not contact us for approval status updates.)

  2. How and when is the scholarship awarded?
    - Scholarships will be awarded at a ceremony in August. The date and time will be announced via email.
    If you cannot attend the ceremony, we will contact you to arrange an alternative way.
    Once you are notified of your award status, you must confirm acceptance before the award ceremony.
    If we do not receive confirmation, your scholarship will be awarded to the next runner-up.