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

Higher Education Summit
Washington DC

APIA Scholars hosts the Higher Education Summit every June at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. The Summit convenes stakeholders across education,

June 20, 2019

Leadership Academy: ELEVATE
Washington DC

APIA Scholars is now accepting applications for the March 9, 2019 Leadership Academy: ELEVATE in Washington, D.C. Attendees will learn how to align their diverse skills with jobs …

September 14, 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