Latest Events
Elevating Leaders Summit
The APIA Scholars Elevating Leaders Summit (ELS) is the largest program in our suite of holistic college to career programs in which we celebrate and welcome our newest Scholar cohorts to the APIA Scholars community.
This 3 Day Event is by Invitation Only.
Mental Health Initiative
The APIA Scholars Mental Health Initiative utilizes a 3-pronged approach to address mental health needs in our Scholar community.
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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.
Meet Hewett Chiu, an APIA Scholar achieving amazing things! Learn more about him and other stories of success from current and former scholarship recipients.
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
Charity Ratings & Reviews
As an evidenced-based organization, APIA Scholars is proud to be acknowledged for its commitment to transparency and effectiveness by a number of independent charity evaluation platforms (below). In addition to recognition in the Social Impact Exchange’s S&I 100, an index that measures the scalability of top-performing nonprofits, APIA Scholars is also a Platinum GuideStar Exchange participant, and has received 3 out of 4 stars on Charity Navigator. We hope you will read more about our work, including our most recent Annual Report. To discuss funding and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stacy Lewis at slewis@apiascholars.org or 202-986-6892.
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During #NationalMentoringMonth, we’re breaking down mentorship myths and highlighting facts! Professional mentorship connections provide vital information and resources that can advance academic and career opportunities. And, programs in low-income and urban settings are shown to help youth communicate during difficult times and improve behavior by helping them find new interests. Comment about a time you had a meaningful mentorship that supported your college or career journey! Learn more about our mentorship program: bit.ly/APIA_Mentor #APIAScholars #Mentorship #Scholars #NationalMentoringMonth #Mentee (Source: 2018, Mentoring Dropout Prevention Program for Cambodian Youth: A Grant Proposal)
As we work through the shock and grief of recent events, we want to share the resources that may help during this time. To our Scholars, we are partnering with META Teletherapy, a leading mental health service provider that offers private, online counseling services to students. Learn more by visiting the link in our bio. To everyone in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, our grief may impact us for a long time to come. Please visit these partners or click on the link in our bio to find resources that may help you cope with the recent events.
It’s #MentorshipMonday and we are back with more interesting facts. We hope these stats and our mentorship resources will help provide support as you navigate what lies ahead. A study found that seniors who graduated and received mentorship from staff during their first year of college had a 3.5% higher persistence rate than graduates who did not receive such support. Students who develop a valued relationship with a mentor secure concrete benefits like employment and increased academic achievement. Learn more about our mentorship program: bit.ly/APIA_Mentor #APIAScholars #Mentorship #Scholars #NationalMentoringMonth #Mentee (Source: 2014, WSAC)
Happy Lunar New Year from APIA Scholars! We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday celebration with your friends and family, and we can't wait to jump into the new year with all of you. May your new year be filled with good health, happiness, and hop-timistic spirit! #YearoftheRabbit #LunarNewYear
The APIA Scholars Program team will be taking over our Instagram account next week on Tuesday, January 24th! We'll be introducing our team, answering questions, and covering our upcoming program for the year ahead. We're looking forward to spending the day with you all ✌️!
