About APIA Scholars

Who We Are

APIA Scholars provides resources that increase access to higher education for Asian American and Pacific Islander students, including the APIA Scholarship Fund. 

APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization devoted to increasing access to higher education for Asian and Pacific Islander American students. Through scholarships, higher education research and policy, student programs and institutional partnerships, APIA Scholars carries out its mission to educate, elevate, and empower a diverse community of 25 million strong and growing. 

How We Serve

APIA Scholars provide holistic wraparound programs to support Scholars’ journeys from colleges to careers.

Educate

Scholarships remove financial barriers for students.

Elevate

Research and Advocacy drives understanding and dialogue about issues that affect our community and shape policies for systematic change to support our AANHPI students.

Empower

Student programs remove barriers, build community, and support transitions for students in their college journey.

Our Vision

Our vision is to see that all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have access to higher education and resources that cultivate their academic, personal and professional success regardless of their ethnicity, national origin or financial means. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of APIA students by providing them with resources that increase their access to higher education which serves as the foundation for their future success and contributions to a more vibrant America.