Our Impact
Built by Our Community. For Our Community.
Since officially launching in 2020, Our Scholarship Inc. has brought together volunteers, businesses, and community members to create educational opportunities for Southeast Asian students in Wisconsin.
What started as a simple idea has grown into a community-driven initiative dedicated to investing in the next generation.
Our Impact by the Numbers
$19,000 — Scholarship Dollars Awarded
22 — Scholarships Awarded
410 — Unique Student Applicants
20+ — Volunteers Involved
10+ — Business & Community Sponsors
4 — Scholarship Cycles Completed
Impact from our 2021–2025 scholarship cycles.
Our Journey
It Started With a Simple Idea.
2019 — Where It All Began
Our Scholarship began with a simple idea: bringing our community together to create more educational opportunities for Southeast Asian students in Wisconsin.
2020 — Our Official Launch
Our Scholarship officially launched as a volunteer-run nonprofit. Through our first virtual fundraising event during the COVID-19 shutdown, we raised approximately $3,000 with the support of our community.
2021–2022 — Our First Scholarships
We awarded our first five scholarships, totaling $2,500, and received applications from 59 students.
2022–2023 — Building Momentum
With continued community support, we awarded another five scholarships totaling $2,500. We also received a $5,000 grant from the Bader organization to support our efforts.
2023–2024 — Expanding Our Impact
Our scholarship funding grew to $6,000, allowing us to award five scholarships to Southeast Asian students.
2024–2025 — Our Biggest Year Yet
We awarded seven scholarships totaling $8,000, our largest annual scholarship distribution to date, and received applications from 132 students.
2025–2026 — Strengthening Our Foundation
Following four years of scholarship awards, we took a year to rebuild our volunteer team, strengthen our operations, and prepare for the next chapter of Our Scholarship.
More Than Numbers
Behind every scholarship is a student, a family, a volunteer, and a community that believes in creating more opportunities for the next generation.
Made Possible by Our Community
WUCMAA
RPM Bodywork
Mekong Fresh Meats
Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Xankia
The Pixel Booth
ElevAsian
Paint Party B
Blia Vang
Chingcha & E
Mai Yer Yang & Ge Yang
Dr. Pa Kou Her’s Family & Friends
Help Us Create What Comes Next.
Our impact has always been powered by people who believe in investing in Southeast Asian students. There are several ways to be part of the next chapter.
Fund a Scholarship
Help create the next $1,000 scholarship through our community giving campaign.
Sponsor or Partner With Us
Invest in our students by sponsoring a scholarship, supporting our annual reception, or partnering with us in other meaningful ways.
Spread the Word
Help us reach more students by sharing Our Scholarship with teachers, counselors, schools, community organizations, and Southeast Asian students across Wisconsin.