Iu Mien Scholarship Fund (IMSF)

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

IMSF's 29th Annual Scholarship Banquet
7/11/2026

Congrats to our 5 recipients this year!👏 Thanks everyone for coming and celebrating with us. 🎉🥳

Keynote speaker: Cheng Saechao, Principal of Highland Elementary School in Richmond, CA

07/14/2026

Iu Mien Scholarship Fund (IMSF) 2026 Banquet
🪡Sewn Together Through Generations🪡

Saturday, July 11th, we celebrated 5 incredible scholarship recipients at the Iu Mien Scholarship Fund banquet. 🌾

Each one represents years of hard work, and a community that continues to show up for its youth. Surrounded by family, elders, and traditional Mien attire, it was a reminder of how far we've come and how much further we're going, together.

Congratulations to all 5 recipients, we're so proud of you. 🧵❤️

Thank you to all IMSF Committee members: channelle meix wuonh Allison Lee Major Kao Saeteurn USMC
Evar Saelee Koy 🖤 jer Kendra Chao Muang Sammie Saephan chaney88 Flow Saelee

07/12/2026

07/11/2026

50/50 Raffle sales still open! You can buy 50/50 raffles until 6pm.

1 ticket for $5
5 tickets for $20
30 tickets for $100

07/09/2026

‼️SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

Today, July 9, and tomorrow, July 10, you can buy 10 50/50 raffle tickets for ONLY $20! You heard that right: IMSF is having a special deal on our 50/50 raffle tickets!

To participate, venmo IMSF at IMSF-LIMCA and note 50/50 raffle special! Remember, the deal ends tomorrow, July 10 at 11:59pm, so make sure you purchase your tickets soon!

06/20/2026

IMSF is holding raffles to fundraise! An item raffle and a 50/50 raffle! Check out the video for more info!

06/13/2026

Meet our final recipient, Cailah Hy!

Cailah Hy is a mixed Mien and Chinese student who graduating from Oakland High School at the end of May. This fall, she will attend the University of California, Berkeley, where she plans to major in Economics. With this degree, she hopes to build a career in business or finance while continuing to expand her knowledge through higher education. Throughout high school, Cailah remained actively involved in her community by participating in a variety of community service opportunities. She also completed a series of internships that helped her develop valuable skills and professional experience. Looking ahead, she hopes to become more immersed in her Mien heritage by learning the language and attending more community events. Cailah is deeply grateful to have been selected as a 2026 IMSF recipient and appreciates this meaningful recognition.

Oh, the places you'll go! 🎉

06/09/2026

Meet our fourth 2026 recipient!

Damon Saechao is from Merced, California, and is proudly full Iu-Mien. He will be graduating from Golden Valley High School and plans to attend CSU Stanislaus this fall to pursue a degree in nursing. After earning his bachelor's degree, he hopes to apply to UC Davis to obtain a master's degree and achieve his goal of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

Throughout high school, Damon has been actively involved in his school and community. He participated in volleyball for four years, completed more than 250 hours of community service, served as Treasurer of Leo Club, and held the position of Vice President of the International Culture Club. In addition, he has received numerous honors and achievements for his academic and extracurricular accomplishments.

Damon has also gained valuable healthcare experience through several months of work in a hospital setting and is currently CPR certified. In the future, he hopes to work in a clinic as an FNP who not only provides quality healthcare but also serves as a knowledgeable resource for the Iu-Mien community.

He is deeply honored and grateful to be a recipient of this year's IMSF Scholarship and looks forward to giving back to his community in meaningful ways. Damon sincerely thanks the scholarship committee for its support and generosity.

Congrats, Damon! The future is bright! 🎓🎉