CASL Opens Applications for $5,000 STEM Scholarship
October 1, 2025 — CASL (Chinese American Service League) is now accepting applications for the CASL STEM Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 per year for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. In addition to financial support, recipients gain access to mentorship opportunities through CASL’s partnership with TERN Mentoring.
The scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating from Chicago Public or Charter schools, as well as current college students majoring in STEM fields, who demonstrate financial need and meet eligibility requirements.
Applications are due April 1, 2026, with awards announced in early May.
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The CASL STEM Scholarship was initiated by Ann and Tony Yeung thanks to their shared passion for education and STEM subjects. Ann and Tony discovered their enthusiasm for STEM at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Following graduation, both went on to successful careers in STEM-related fields.
As native southside Chicagoans from the Chinatown/Bridgeport neighborhood, the Yeungs wanted to give back to the community they came from. They hope this scholarship will help new generations of students in achieving their educational pursuits studying STEM.
About CASL
Founded in 1979, the Chinese American Service League (CASL) is the largest and most comprehensive community-based nonprofit serving Asian Americans in the Midwest. CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.