The Full Story
The Chau Family Charitable Foundation, established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in May 2017, is dedicated to providing assistance and support to various non-profit institutions committed to worthy causes. Founded by Frederick and Dorothy Chau, a couple who settled in California after receiving their education in the United States, the Foundation embodies their lifelong commitment to aiding those in need and fostering programs aimed at improving the prospects of future generations.
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The Scholarship Fund, a component of the Foundation, was inaugurated in Spring 2024 with a specific focus on first-generation students, those living in non-traditional homes, and individuals pursuing career-oriented educational paths. In its inaugural year, the Fund targeted graduating high school students, including dual enrollment students, enrolling in Southern California community colleges.
Recipients of the two-year scholarship may utilize the funds for various educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and meals. Disbursements are made on a semester basis, contingent upon students meeting minimum eligibility criteria. Depending on the student’s academic progress and fulfillment of degree, program, or certification requirements, additional funding may be available for a third year.
Funds are directly transmitted to the recipient’s college on a semester basis, ensuring continuous attendance and satisfactory academic performance. To maintain eligibility for ongoing support, students must provide documentation each semester, including transcripts from the previous semester, and record of full-time registration (minimum 12 credits) for the subsequent semester prior to receiving funding.
In the 2026 - 2027 academic year, the Chau Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund will offer annual financial support to 15 students in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (HLPUSD).