Women In Tech, Entertainment & Sports

PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAM

Supporting women of all races with scholarships and career grants.

Scholarship Applications Now Open

Women In Tech, Entertainment & Sports Prize 2025 welcomes scholarship applicants of all races who are enrolled in public high school or college. This scholarship honors the spirit of resilience — empowering students who have faced challenges head-on and continue to pursue their academic goals.

Apply by October 15, 2025!

Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0
Scholarship Prize: $500 - $5,000
Award Disbursement: December 4, 2025

Women in Sports

For student athletes pursuing Olympic qualified sports. Special consideration to student-athletes in Portland with an additional $500 awarded to the sports team of each scholarship recipient

Women in Tech

Special consideration to women in STEM in the greater Seattle area

Women in Entertainment

Special consideration to talent in southern California

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Inspired by Inductees

In 2019, Inductees and stakeholders voted to make empowering women a top Asian Hall of Fame philanthropic pillar.

Today, AHOF has advanced millions in scholarships and grants to help women succeed. Special attention is given to women overcoming significant challenges to pursue their passion and stay in school.

Former Gates Foundation Chief Information Officer

Inductee
Sonita Lontoh

Tech Executive

Sue Taylor

Prize Winners

Asian Hall of Fame changed the trajectory of my life. AHOF supported my STEM OPT extension on my F-1 Visa and can also provide a cap exempt, H-1B Visa. Through AHOF’s scholarships and career grants, I’ve been able to pursue my dream of becoming a UX designer.

I’ve had the opportunity to launch meaningful projects that span research, design, and innovation. From developing sustainable design strategies for our new center, to designing Inductee nameplates and Connie Chung’s Centennial Medal, to leading our website redesign, I’ve been able to apply my full range of skills in exciting and impactful ways. Thanks to AHOF, I can focus my energy on growing professionally and creatively in the United States.

Women In Tech Prize

Angelina Wu
Women in Tech Prize Recipient

Julia S. Gouw Asian Women In Entertainment Prize

The first endowed prize of its kind in the United States, the prestigious accolade is endowed by Inductee Julia S. Gouw. It includes a generous grant and a unique opportunity to feature in a documentary, cultivating respect for dedicated Asian women in the entertainment industry.

Founded by Julia S. Gouw

Julia S. Gouw is a 2024 Asian Hall of Fame Inductee, former President and Chief Operating Officer of East West Bank, and American Banker Magazine’s “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking”. She serves as Chairwoman of the Board of Piermont Bank, and Board Director of Pacific Life and VIZIO.

Women In Entertainment Grant Recipient

Because of AHOF and their Women In Entertainment project grants, I am able to make rent and pay for groceries each month. I am encouraged to have a flexible schedule and to keep my focus on acting. Since I joined AHOF, I have been able to take time off to film three different short films that have helped me gain footage for my demo reel and to act in multiple workshops at reputable theatres in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Not only is Asian Hall of Fame helping me fulfill my basic needs, it is also elevating my network as an artist. Through the Asian Hall of Fame, I have met powerful AAPI artistic leaders and experienced opportunities that I never would have come across if not for the Asian Hall of Fame.

Sabrina J. Liu
Women In Entertainment Prize

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Upcoming Events

Power of Portland

Benefiting Women in Sports Scholarships

Inaugural Reception
September 12, 2025 | 5PM–8PM

Red Carpet Media | Music Performances | Trunk Show & Shopping

$500 Donation Per Person, Black Tie Attire

  • Women in Tech Grant

    2024 – Angelina Wu

    Women in Entertainment Grant

    2024 – Sabrina J. Liu

    Women in Sports Grant

  • 2025 – Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja

    2024 – Kieu Chinh

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