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FAPAC Awards Dalip Singh Saund Distinguished Public Service Scholarship
Washington, DC – The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Endowment Fund is proud to announce that Cindy Dinh is the winner of the 2013 Distinguished Public Service Scholarship. This year’s award is given under the newly established FAPAC Endowment Fund in honor of the first Asian Pacific American elected to Congress – the late Dalip Singh Saund. The award was presented on May 8, 2013 in Long Beach, CA during the FAPAC National Leadership Training Program. The awardee was given a stipend of $5,000 towards her education. In future year awards will be also given out in honor of former Secretaries Elaine L. Chao and Norman Y. Mineta.
The selection criteria will include the following:
- Demonstrated commitment to public service, including service to the AAPI community;
- Demonstrated leadership and potential for continued growth in leadership skills; and
- Academic achievement
Picture: Cindy Dinh received the scholarship citation from Dr. Kin Wong, FAPAC President
This year’s recipient, Cindy Dinh, was introduced to FAPAC during her volunteer work at the Houston Conference where she was an intern working among other volunteers in the registration. Since her graduation from Rice University she is starting her legal education at UC Berkeley in her dedication to a career in of service. Her example epitomizes the scholarship holders in the best FAPAC tradition. Her journey also reflects the life of the late Congressman Saund and his struggle with injustice.
The FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes the recognition of Asian Pacific American students who is interested in public service and has made contributions to foster diversity and inclusion in the Asian and Pacific American community. For further information and donations, please visit www.fapac.org.
