Main Character Energy: How Your Filipino-American Story Could Win You a Scholarship

Level Up Your College Fund: PASO Scholarship Drops for Filipino-American Grads 🔥

Attention Filipino-American high school seniors! Your heritage isn't just something to celebrate—it could literally fund your future.

Let's cut straight to it: college is expensive. Like, ramen-for-dinner-every-night expensive. But what if your Filipino heritage could actually help cover those costs?

The PASO Foundation is back with their game-changing annual scholarship, and if you've got Filipino blood running through your veins and you're graduating from a Cleveland-area high school this year, you're already halfway to qualifying!

Here's the deal:

This isn't just any scholarship—it's specifically designed for amazing Filipino-American students like you. The winners will be announced at this year's Pista Sa Nayon celebration on July 12th, where you could be stepping into the spotlight!

Why should you care? Because free money for college doesn't just fall from the sky (unless you count this scholarship, which basically does).

The clock is ticking ⏰

You've only got until June 1st to get your application in. That's less time than it takes to binge-watch your favorite Netflix series!

Don't be that person who finds out about this opportunity the day after the deadline and spends the next four years thinking "what if?"

What you need to bring to the table:

• Your amazing Filipino-American self

• A killer personal statement about what your heritage means to you (minimum 200 words)

• Your academic receipts (transcript)

• Two people willing to hype you up (recommendation letters)

• Your most fire passport photos (x2)

Real talk:

Every year, qualified applicants miss out simply because they didn't apply. Don't let that be your story. Your Filipino heritage is your superpower—it connects you to a rich culture, a supportive community, and now, potentially thousands in scholarship money.

Questions about the application process? Drop them in the comments below or reach out directly to the PASO Foundation Scholarship Committee. Let's get you that bag!

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