NEWS RELEASE
The Asian American Real Estate Association is proud to announce the 2026 scholarship program. The purpose of the AAREA Scholarship is to recognize and to assist outstanding high school graduates and college students for their academic achievements and to reduce their financial burdens for college. Scholarship awards are selected based on academic achievement, financial need and community involvement. A maximum of four scholarships will be awarded this year.
The scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2026 AAREA Spring Gala on February 28, 2026, at Ocean Palace Restaurant.
The deadline for the 2026 AAREA scholarship application is January 15, 2026. Has been extended to February 13, 2026.
For scholarship application information, please visit our website at www.AAREAHouston.org or contact Scholarship Coordinator Tasha Tran at
Scholarship Committee
Lauris Tam
Tasha Tran
Stacy Nguyen
About AAREA Scholarship
AAREA scholarship program is funded by the Asian American Real Estate Association to recognize and assist outstanding Asian American high school graduates in reducing financial burdens for college. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. The recipient will be awarded a total of $2,000.
Eligibility
1. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must be AAREA member(s) with good standing minimum of one year.
2. Recipient must be a U.S. high school graduating seniors or college student.
3. Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 weighted scale.
4. Recipient will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the entire academic year 2025- 2026.
5. Recipient must demonstrate financial need for college tuition, book & supplies and expenses.
6. Previous award recipients are not eligible.
Documents Required
1. A completed AAREA Scholarship application form.
2. Copy of official high school transcript.
3. Two letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from teachers, counselors, and/or other advisors.
4. An essay with maximum of 500 words stating why you should be awarded our scholarship.
Please include:
- Financial need for this scholarship for educational purpose.
- Personal and academic achievements. Give specific examples.
- Academic plans and career goals. Give specific examples.
- Past and current involvement, as well as future plans, toward making a difference in your community.
Application Process & Award Announcement
1. Please send your application package to Asian American Real Estate Association, Attention Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1762, Alief, TX 77411-1762.
2. Complete applications & all supporting documents must be postmarked by January 15, 2026, for application to be considered.
3. Interview will be part of the application process for all semi-finalists.
4. Scholarship winner for the 2025 Scholarship program will be announced on or about February 1, 2026.
5. Scholarships will be awarded at the AAREA Annual Spring Gala on February 28, 2026, at Ocean Palace Restaurant.
Please Contact Us
For scholarship application and information, please visit our website https://aareahouston.com or contact scholarship coordinator: Tasha Tran at:
