Scholarship

APIA Scholars

Awards plus scholar programming for AANHPI students.

Detail	Information
Award	$2,500 to $20,000
Provider	Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Typical deadline	January
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	identity-based, first-generation, need-based

Who qualifies

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students with need.

How to apply

1. Open the official Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the APIA Scholars worth?

The APIA Scholars awards $2,500 to $20,000. Amounts are set by Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the APIA Scholars deadline?

The typical deadline is January. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the APIA Scholars?

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students with need.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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