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NEW YORK – Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) is pleased to announce the first recipient of the FAHSI College Scholarship Program.
A resident of Flushing, Queens, Jessica Abobo, was awarded the Frederick & Demi Seguritan Scholarship. Ms. Abobo will receive $5,000 each year for the next four years as a student at New York University. Upon learning that she had been selected, Ms. Abobo said, "I feel privileged and honored." A celebratory ceremony will take place in September 2008.
A graduate of Long Island City High School in Queens, Ms. Abobo was among the top three finalists who were interviewed by a panel, which was comprised of Frederick and Demi Seguritan (donors of the scholarship), Luis Pedron (FAHSI Board Member) and Joe Valdez (member of the Philippine New York Junior Chamber).
Echoing the judges' unanimous decision, Mrs. Seguritan commented, "[Ms. Abobo] has great potential to be a role model in the Filipino Community."
The panel was impressed by Ms. Abobo's outstanding academic achievements and focus on pursuing higher education.
Scholarship applications submitted for the 2008-09 academic term were reviewed initially by a separate panel of judges, which included Lara Manjares-Ciamician (FAHSI Board Member), James Berroya (founder and CEO of ARKANE™ and The Prince Giolo Apparel Group™, a New York-based apparel distribution company), Lydia Buñag (FAHSI Senior Program Coordinator), and FAHSI Executive Director, Johanna Martinez.
Launched in April 2008, the Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship is the first scholarship award of the FAHSI College Scholarship Program (FCSP). Offering $100,000 in college scholarships, the FCSP will select one Filipino/Filipino American graduating high school senior from the Tri-State Area each year over the next 4 years.
The scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a passion for business and service to the Filipino Community.
While in college, the Recipient will also receive mentoring from Frederick and Demi Seguritan and FAHSI Board members and staff.
FAHSI's Executive Director, Ms. Martinez, said, "The FAHSI College Scholarship Program invests not only in Filipino/Filipino American youth but also in the community. Through mentoring, we hope to cultivate a spirit of giving back to the Filipino community."
FCSP applications for the 2009-2010 academic term will be available starting August 15, 2008, on FAHSI's website, www.fahsi.org. Students may also contact Rose- Ann Ubarra, FAHSI Program Director, with any questions about the FCSP or the application process via email at roseubarra@fahsi.org or via telephone at (718) 883-1295.
Dedicated to improving the social conditions and enhancing the self- reliance of the Filipino Community in New York City, the Filipino American Human Services, Inc (FAHSI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community organization located in Jamaica - Queens, NY.
FAHSI currently offers programs to benefit marginalized segments of the Filipino community in New York, particularly youth, women, recent immigrants and the elderly.
For further information about FAHSI's services, volunteer and contribution opportunities, visit FAHSI's website at www.fahsi.org or call (718) 883-1295.
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