FAPAC DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

The FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes the recognition of Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) students who are interested in public service, exhibit academic excellence, and have made contributions to foster diversity and inclusion in AANHPI communities  The Endowment Fund was establish in 2011 to award scholarships in honor of three distinguished AANHPI leaders whose dedication and efforts in public service have opened doors for many others. 

• The late Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, an Indian American who was the first AANHPI elected to Congress.
  
• The late Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, a Japanese American and former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives who was the first AANHPI to serve in two Cabinet positions as Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Transportation.
• The honorable Former Secretary Elaine L. Chao, a Chinese American who became the first Asian Pacific American woman to hold a Cabinet position, first as Secretary of Labor and then as Secretary of Transportation.
  

The 2026 FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship will be given in honor of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta to one (1) student during the annual FAPAC National Leadership Training Program. The scholarship recipient will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education.

Visit the Scholarship page more information or contact scholarships@fapac.org.

Your tax-deductible donation will directly support AANHPI scholars. Complete the form to donate or email scholarships@fapac.org to discuss other ways to support the Endowment Fund.