Scholarship

Esther Ni, Corona del Sol High School

Esther was an Honors and AP Scholar.  She was a mentor to 6^th grade students and tutored peers in AP French, AP Calculus, Advanced English Composition, and Honors Government. She was on the Girls Varsity Tennis Team and was active in an environmental club. Esther is very active at her church where she has assisted in the educational programs, helped in the services by ushering, playing the piano, and being in charge of the audio-visual needs. Her goal is to be in a career that impacts others in a physical or psychological level.

Anthony Ruan, Mountain Ridge High School

Anthony is an outstanding student who was a National AP Scholar, National Merit semi-finalist, and Coca-Cola Scholar semi-finalist.  Besides his academic achievements, he is a talented Saxophonist who has won many music and art awards.  In addition to his school activities, Anthony was involved in community affairs such as political campaigns, voter registration, making speeches to save the Chinese Cultural Center, and volunteering at the Phoenix Chinese Week festival. He has been an officer in many school organizations, English tutor for Chinese students, and fund-raiser of $20,000 to provide student internet access for an elementary school district. Anthony has the talent for many careers, but his main focus is to contribute to the community.

Amanda Wong, Hamilton High School

Amanda has been recognized as a National AP Scholar and National Merit Commended Scholar. Besides her academic achievements, she received awards for her talents in art, music, and dance. She has held numerous leadership roles and served as an officer in many school organizations. Amanda has performed Chinese Ethnic Minority dances at many events, and she has been a dance instructor for both adults and children. She performed Chinese Minority dances at the PCW festival from 2010 to 2017.  To learn Chinese language, history, and culture, Amanda has attended CCSA, Hope School, and Eastern Art Academy, and Green Apple Art Academy. She also volunteered at Chandler Regional Medical Center to assist patients throughout the hospital. Amanda plans to pursue an engineering major.