Noel Harmon makes a statement on behalf of APIA Scholars addressing the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

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!

Noel Harmon makes a statement on behalf of APIA Scholars addressing the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

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!

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Support

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

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

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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

Industry Expert Series

The Industry Experts Series is designed to expose Scholars to experiences of APIA industry leaders and career pathways. Scholars will learn about how to gain internship opportunities, the APIA perspective, and needed skills and experiences within each field.

October 2020 – January 2021

Peer Mentorship Program

The APIA Scholars Peer Mentoring program matches Scholars in their early years of college with Scholars and Alumni who are in their 3rd year and above. The program aims to facilitate mentor/mentee matches that cultivate a supportive relationship as new Scholars transition into college life. Beginning the first year of college comes with many challenges. Mentors can provide Scholars with strategies, resources, and guidance needed to thrive on their academic journeys.

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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