This is the moment we ask you to join us and stand against Asian and Pacific Islander American hate.

APIA Scholars
celebrates
our heritage.

THIS IS THE MOMENT
TO BE PROUD OF OUR STORY
AND CELEBRATE THE APIA COMMUNITY.

This is the moment we ask you to join us and stand against Asian and Pacific Islander American hate.

APIA Scholars
celebrates
our heritage.

THIS IS THE MOMENT
TO BE PROUD OF OUR STORY
AND CELEBRATE THE APIA COMMUNITY.

Give your
Support

By making a donation – no matter the amount – you are empowering APIA students to access higher education and reach their dreams.

Apply for a
Scholarship

Attention future leaders! APIA Scholars has many resources that can help you attain your higher education and career goals.

Engage in
Opportunities

At APIA Scholars we provide resources and support beyond our scholarship programs. We work with our partners to provide wrap around services and engage the broader community.

Latest Events

Social Innovation Fellowship

Social Innovation Fellows are trained in the frameworks of design thinking and learn how to apply this skillset to mobilize higher education solutions for APIA students. In utilizing design thinking principles, this diverse cohort of fellows will uncover creative solutions to complex challenges that influence the success of APIA college students.

April 5

Spoken Word Night

In honor of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, APIA Scholars is hosting a Spoken Word Night Event. This event will elevate Scholar/Alumni performances in an effort to raise awareness around mental wellness within the APIA community and cultivate a sense of community through story-telling. By participating in this event, we hope to empower Scholars, Alumni, and partners with the understanding that the journey towards mental wellness is best done together.

Register Now - May 12

APIA Scholars 2020 Annual Address

Join APIA Scholars President Noël Harmon to recognize a year like no other and the wonderful work this community has done to empower each other even through these uncertain times. This address will reflect on 2020 and provide APIA Scholars' plans for 2021

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More About APIA Scholars

We are proud of the work we do at APIA Scholars. If you’d like to learn more, without reading too much, we have plenty of informative videos on our YouTube channel.

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Meet Hewett Chiu, an APIA Scholar achieving amazing things! Learn more about him and other stories of success from current and former scholarship recipients.

Meet Our Scholars

Our Impact

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars makes a difference in communities by mobilizing resources to create opportunities for students to access, complete, and succeed after post-secondary education, thereby developing future leaders who will excel in their careers, serve as role models in their communities, and will ultimately contribute to a more vibrant America.

Our Impact

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars makes a difference in communities by mobilizing resources to create opportunities for students to access, complete, and succeed after post-secondary education, thereby developing future leaders who will excel in their careers, serve as role models in their communities, and will ultimately contribute to a more vibrant America.

83%

of the first three APIA Scholars cohorts are college graduates

60+%

of APIA Scholars live at or below poverty level