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Letter of Congratulations from Congresswoman Grace Meng
Representing the 6th district of New York, Congresswomen Grace Meng sent us a letter extending her sincerest congratulations regarding our 20th Anniversary celebration. She remarks and acknowledges the role that APIA Scholars has served in the broader AANHPI community and…
Special Recognition Certificate from Senator Alex Padilla
In honor of our 20th Anniversary Celebration, Senator Alex Padilla, representing D-CA, has kindly gifted us a Certificate of Special Recognition acknowledging the nation-wide uplifting impact we have had on APIA students through our scholarship opportunities and other supporting resources.
Annual Survey
We launched our first Annual Survey in March 2022 to learn more about how our Scholars and the broader AANHPI student population are experiencing and navigating current challenges in higher education. We identified major themes across respondent experiences.
Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars Celebrates its 20th Anniversary of Scholarships, Student Support, Research & Advocacy Work
Anniversary Event to Take Place in the Japanese National American Museum in Los Angeles May 22, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (May 1, 2024) Asian Pacific Islander Scholars (APIA Scholars) today announced the celebration of its 20th Anniversary with their…
Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars Announces Interim Board Chair and Interim Board Vice-Chair
Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars), the nation’s largest organization dedicated to AAPI higher education success through scholarships, programs, and research and advocacy for AAPI students, announces Jeff Luong, Vice President of Network Engineering at AT&T, as the Interim…
APIA Scholars’ Response and Resources for the UNLV Shooting
APIA Scholars expresses our heartfelt condolences for the UNLV community, their families, and everyone impacted by the shooting. Amid this tragedy, we are working on a layered approach including support to individual Scholars as well as amplifying resources for those…
APIA Scholars – Response and Resources for Maui Wildfires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (August 14, 2023) APIA Scholars expresses our heartfelt condolences for the devastating wildfires that swept through Hawaiʻi. Amid this disaster, we are working on a layered approach including aid to individual Scholars as well as aid…
Video Statement on Affirmative Action Ruling
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Statement on Affirmative Action
APIA Scholars is an organization that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and we decry the Supreme Court’s decision today to repeal affirmative action. Numerous studies on affirmative action bans have demonstrated that the result is an immediate and long-term decrease…
20th Anniversary Congratulations from Mayor Muriel Bowser
Shortly after we finished our 20th Anniversary in May of 2023, we received a letter of congratulations in September from Mayor Muriel Bowser who represents the District of Columbia. She extends her thanks on behalf of the citizens of her…
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Congratulates the Class of 2023 and Extends Gratitude to Our Donors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (June 12, 2023) APIA Scholars, a leading organization dedicated to educating, elevating, and empowering Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students, wishes heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable Class of 2023. We also express our…
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars), Californians Together and UnidosUS Host Briefing on English Learner Students and AANHPI Needs
APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) hosted a briefing in Sacramento with Californians Together (CalTog) and UnidosUS on May 11 on English Learner Students and the unique needs of Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students. The…
