The 2025-2026 Dr. Sun Student Science Award Is Now Accepting Applications

Eligibility

The 2025–2026 WACA Science Award is designed to recognize an outstanding high school student in the field of science from Westchester County, New York.
Students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 as of September 2025 are eligible to apply.

Prizes

Winners will be honored at the WACA Chinese New Year Celebration in February 2026:

• First Prize: $1,500 and a Certificate of Distinction

• Second Prize: $600 and a Certificate of Distinction

• Third Prize: $400 and a Certificate of Distinction

Nomination

Being nominated is a significant honor.
Each eligible nominee will receive an official recognition letter from the President of the Westchester Association of Chinese Americans (WACA).

Submission Details

WACA will only consider completed applications received before midnight on October 1, 2025. Each submission must include:

1. Nomination Letter

A science teacher or mentor should provide a letter highlighting:

• The student’s scientific achievements and contributions

• Any other relevant information to assist the review committee

The nomination letter should be emailed directly to WACA at nywaca@gmail.com no later than October 1, 2025.

2. Application Package

Each nominated student must submit the following materials by October 1, 2025, to nywaca@gmail.com:

• Completed and signed WACA Science Award Application Form

• A copy of the student’s high school transcript

• A full research report detailing the scientific work or project

Evaluation Process: 

Evaluation Process

• Applications will first be screened for eligibility, including adherence to deadlines and qualification criteria.

• The Award Committee will then review and score eligible applications based on the merit of scientific achievement, originality, and impact.

Notification

Awardees will be notified by November 1, 2025.
For questions or additional information, please contact nywaca@gmail.com.

Dr. Sun Student Science Award 

2024 

• 1st Place Winner:  Kelly Deng

• 2nd Place Winner:  Sabrina Feng

• 3rd Place Winner:  Catherine Zhang