DEVELOPING VIRTUE ALUMNI

Developing Virtue
Alumni (DVA) is an
independent nonprofit
organization founded
in 1995.

Our twofold purpose

is to:

1. Create a solid
support network of
former students and
affiliates of the
Developing Virtue
Secondary Schools
(DVS).

2. Establish a strong
relationship between
DVA & DVS for
continuous
improvement in
education and student
welfare.

DVA aims to fulfill its

goals through
meaningful programs,
fun events, and an
active online
community. Our
organization
membership includes
graduates, former
students and summer
camp counselors &
students.

Educational Award & Scholarship

Program
The Education Award & Scholarship (EAS) Program was
established by DVA in June 2009 to encourage and
recognize alumnus who dedicate their time in creating
positive contributions to educational standards of
Instilling Goodness & Developing Virtue Schools
(IGDVS) and enriching the welfare of the students.

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Educational Award
Purpose: To recognize alumni who have made
long-term commitment to work at IGDVS.
Category: Nomination, Merit & Need-Based
Award Amount: $1000 to $3000
Candidate Eligibility:
The Developing Virtue Alumni
Educational Award is presented to an
exceptional and committed alumnus
who is currently working full-time for
more than one consecutive school
year at IGDVS as a teacher or
administrative school staff.

I. Alumnus of IGDVS (graduate, former

student, or former camp counselor or
student).
II. Currently works full-time at IGDVS for
more than one consecutive school year.
III. Demonstrated outstanding character while
working at IGDVS.
IV. Made significant, positive impact and
contributions to the quality of IGDVS
education and/or welfare of the students.
V. Completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Process:

1. DVA, IGDVS staff and CTTB community

members submit Education Award candidate
nomination form to DVA|EAS Program by
January 1.
2. A Profile and 360 Review of each candidate is
conducted.
3. A vote is taken to finalize the recipient of the
Award by end of IGDVS school year.

DVA is based in
California, USA, with
members in Canada,
Europe and Asia.

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Educational Grant
Purpose: To encourage alumni to volunteer at The Developing Virtue Alumni
IGDVS after college. Educational Grant is presented to a
dedicated alumnus who has
Category: Application & Need-Based volunteered for at least one full
semester at IGDVS as a teacher or
Award Amount: $500 to $1000 administrative school staff.

Candidate Eligibility:

I. Alumnus of IGDVS (graduate, former

student, or former camp counselor or
student).
II. Demonstrated capability to work full-time at
IGDVS for at least one full semester.
III. Submitted the Developing Virtue Alumni
Education Grant application with a written
proposal on how he or she intends to make a
significant, positive impact and contribute to
the quality of IGDVS education and/or the
welfare of the students.
IV. Completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Process:

1. DVA alumnus submits Education Grant

application and proposal to DVA|EAS by
January 1.
2. Candidate applications and proposals are
reviewed.
3. Based on the availability of funds raised, a
vote is taken to finalize the recipient of the
Grant by end of IGDVS school year.

IGDVS is composed
of the Girl’s School
and the Boy’s
School. Both are
located inside The
Sagely City of Ten
Thousand Buddhas
(CTTB) which is
situated in Talmage,
California, USA.

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Scholarship
Purpose: To support dedicated alumni in The Developing Virtue Alumni
pursuing higher education. S c h o l a r s h i p i s p re s e n t e d t o a
dedicated alumnus who is currently
Category: Application, Merit & Need-Based pursuing towards a 4-Year University
degree (current AA degree students
Award Amount: $100 to $500 included) and continues to contribute
to IGDVS or DVA community.
Candidate Eligibility:

I. High school graduate of IGDVS with valid

diploma.
II. Demonstrate high academic achievement in
college (minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent)
and exemplary character.
III. Volunteered as an alumnus for 80 hours (or
2 weeks) in the past year for IGDVS or DVA.
For example, IGDVS mentor, summer camp
counselor, DVA web maintenance, etc.
IV. Submitted Developing Virtue Alumni
Scholarship application and test scores.

Process:

1. DVA alumnus submits Scholarship

application and test scores to DVA|EAS by
January 1.
2. Candidate applications and proposals are
reviewed.
3. Based on the availability of funds raised, a
vote is taken to finalize the recipient of the
Grant by end of IGDVS school year.

IGDVS Boys’ School

& Girls’ respectively
organizes yearly
Summer Camp
Program to give
young children a
taste of what it is
like to study and
live in CTTB.

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DONATE NOW! DVA|EAS Committee
Any amount, no matter how small, members who are
responsible for the
is welcomed. review and selection
process are:

You may donate by making your check payable to: Wayne Chen
Shari Epstein
Bonnie Lin Moore
Huei Ong
Kuei-chen Kao (Jennifer Kao, DVA Treasurer) Sherwin Lim

And mail it to:

Attn: Jennifer Kao

Developing Virtue Alumni
c/o Gold Mountain Monastery
800 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA

You may also donate online by visiting our website:

www.dvaweb.org/eas

DVA is working towards 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Organization to allow tax exemptions of future donations.
While we are in the process of incorporation, we hope this
will not prevent you from donating to our cause.

For more information please contact the DVA|EAS Committee at dva-

eas@googlegroups.com