Hmong National Development, Inc.

HND Education Scholarships

HND envisions a vibrant Hmong American community leading in educational achievement, economic development, civic and cultural engagement and social justice. HND believes that education creates the foundation to ensure the Hmong community can fully participate in society. As a result HND is committed to helping Hmong students pursue their educational goals in higher education. We realize that financial resources are scarce for Hmong students as many Hmong families live in poverty. Additionally, Hmong students are often the first generations in their families to have the opportunity to pursue their education.

Through fundraising activities, HND funds its Educational Scholarship Program, which will offer one-time educational scholarships to selected Hmong students who are enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university during the school year. The Education Scholarships: promote higher education; support and encourage Hmong students to strive for academic excellence; assist Hmong students to assume and achieve important roles as leaders in their chosen profession; and promote a stronger presence of Hmong in academia and in the professional community.

Congratulations to our 2008-2009 Scholarship Recipients!

HND 2009-2010 Scholarship Application cycle will start in early fall. Application information will be posted to the HND website by August 2008. Announcement of scholarship availability will be sent using the HNDFLASH listserv.

2008-2009 Recipients

Kablia Yang

Kablia Yang is an industrious student involved in many extra-curricular activities in and outside of school. Kablia Yang is active in her church and has traveled to Thailand to complete missions and participated in church exchange programs in Ohio.

In addition to her involvement in her church, Kablia Yang partiicpates in Admission Possible, an organization dedicated to improving college access for low-income students, Camp Sunrise, and the Hmong American Mutual Assistance Association. At Patrick Henry High School, she writes for the school newspaper, is a page designer for the school yearbook, is a member of the National Honor Society, and member to the Patrick Henry High School Japanese club where she serves as a tutor.

As the oldest child in her family, Kablia Yang stands to be the first to pursue a post-secondary education.

Phoua Xiong

Phoua Vang sees education as a means to breakdown the socio-economic and educational barriers that she has faced growing up. She plans to major in social work so she can better the lives of those living in poverty.

At Central High School, Phoua Vang demonstrates leadership and excellence as a member of the Junior Varsity Badminton team, National Honor Society, Admission Possible and Multicultural Excellence Program. Outside of school, Phoua Vang is highly involved in her church, the St. Paul Connection Mentorship Program, and her job at Tschida Bakery.

Ka Yeng Vue

Ka Yeng Vue sees education as a stepping stone to meeting his goal of giving back to the community. He is currently attending Northwest Wisconsin Technical College where he aspires to become a police officer. As a police officer, Ka Yeng Vue would like to share is knowledge of American laws with the Hmong so they can successful become part of the American community.

Mai-Eng Lee

As a freshmen in high school, Mai-Eng Lee didn't see college in her future. Coming from a single-parent household, Mai-Eng held many responsibilities at home. One of her worries was the cost of higher education and breaking the barriers associated with being the first person in your family to attend college. All of this changed by her senior year.

Through participation in programs like Admission Possible, Mai-Eng Lee realized that college was possible. Her strong grade point average earned her membership into National Honor Society.

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