Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars
Introduction
APIA Scholars provides scholarships for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) undergraduate students enrolled at U.S.-accredited colleges and universities. Awards vary from one-time grants of $2,500 to multi-year scholarships totaling up to $20,000. The program prioritizes support for AANHPI students experiencing economic hardship (at or below the poverty line), those who are the first in their families to attend college, and students who reflect the geographic and ethnic diversity of the AANHPI community—especially ethnic groups that have been historically underrepresented on campuses due to limited access. A range of opportunities is available, including scholarships for students attending or planning to attend AANAPISI institutions. APIA Scholars aims to help AANHPI students reach academic, personal, and professional success regardless of financial circumstances, ethnicity, or national origin.
Eligibility Criteria
- Identify as AANHPI by describing your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry connected to countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands.
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. lawful permanent resident. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible.
- Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at a U.S.-accredited college or university for fall 2025.
Additional eligibility details:
- Students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree may apply.
- Both full-time and part-time degree-seeking students are eligible, and students planning to take online courses at accredited institutions may apply.
- Students working toward a second bachelor’s degree or enrolled in graduate-level programs are not eligible.
Application Requirements
- Submit the APIA Scholars online application by Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Selected scholarship recipients will be required to complete an online scholarship confirmation form to facilitate award disbursement.
If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, consult APIA Scholars' official resources for the most current guidance.