APIA Scholars has
been making college
dreams come true

FOR DESERVING ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS
SINCE 2003. LEARN HOW WE DO IT AND FIND OUT HOW YOU
CAN HELP!

APIA Scholars has
been making college
dreams come true

FOR DESERVING ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS
SINCE 2003. LEARN HOW WE DO IT AND FIND OUT HOW YOU
CAN HELP!

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

Jump Start College Tour + STEM Pathways

APIA Scholars is launching the JSCT + STEM Pathways program, expanding the Jump Start College Tour to include interactive programming aimed at exposing students to the world of STEM and its career possibilities.

October 12, 2019

Young Professionals Conference

The inaugural Young Professionals Conference is a national program designed to provide APIA Scholars and Alumni an opportunity to cultivate leadership and professional skills, access industry networks, deepen relationships within the Scholar community, and learn how to address societal challenges with innovative thinking. The Young Professionals Conference is a 2-day event that will empower APIA Scholars and Alumni to confidently declare what they #Represent.

March 26 – 29, 2019

SMART Peer and Professional Mentoring Program Underway!

SMART is a mentoring program designed to grow with our students as they transition from high school to college and college to career. SMART meets diverse Scholar needs by providing access to a peer or professional mentor, resources relevant to fit their needs, and monthly webinars that empower Scholars with the academic and professional knowledge to succeed in college and beyond.

July – November, 2019

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.

More Videos

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