APIA Scholarship
APIA Scholars (Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars)
Opens later
$2,500 one-time up to $20,000 multi-year
- How much
- $2,500 one-time up to $20,000 multi-year
- Who qualifies
- Must demonstrate and communicate high financial need; enrolling/enrolled as an undergraduate degree student (associate or bachelor's) at a US-accredited institution for the coming year; students who already hold a bachelor's are ineligible; GED holders eligible. Students of all backgrounds may apply; the program historically serves Asian American and Pacific Islander students.
- For high school seniors, undergrads
- US citizen, national, or permanent resident; also citizens of Marshall Islands, FSM, and Palau
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Opens later annual; opens Nov 15, closes Jan 15 (5pm ET); notifications Apr 15; distribution summer (2027-28 cycle: Nov 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027)
- How to apply
- Online application Nov 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027 (5pm ET): application questions, financial information (FAFSA dependency status, AGI, household size
- No documents) and one essay of 250-500 words
- No recommendation letters or documents at the application stage
- Recipients later submit a transcript and college/financial information on a Scholar Confirmation Form
- What you'll need
- essay
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (apiascholars.org), page 2 and page 3
The details
Award amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards; one application covers all APIA scholarships. Open to undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) at US-accredited 2-year and 4-year colleges; selection prioritizes significant financial need, with a focus on students at or below the poverty line and first-generation college students. Award count is not published.
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