Scholar Enrichment Events

Scholar Enrichment Events

APIA Scholars offers various virtual and in-person events focused on financial literacy, career readiness, networking, and more throughout the year.

2026 Calendar Events

September 15 – Career Capital Foundations: Strategic Framing: Elevating Your Voice and Influence

Facilitator: Chingcha Vang, Senior Program Manager at LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics) 

Description: Your story is an important part of your career journey. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how your experiences and culture can shape the way you communicate and learn practical strategies to talk about your strengths, skills, and goals with confidence. 

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September 29 – Financial Capital Foundations: Financial Budgeting 101 

Facilitator: Synchrony

Description: Building healthy money habits starts with understanding where your money goes. In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn the basics of budgeting and explore practical strategies for managing your money while balancing school, work, and everyday expenses. Participants will walk away with tools you can use now and as your financial goals evolve.  

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October 13 – Career Capital Launch: Cultivating Your Career Story Panel

Facilitator: APIA Scholars

Description: Your career story will continue to grow and evolve with every experience and opportunity you have. In this virtual workshop, hear directly from professionals across diverse industries as they share how they have navigated their own career pivots, built visibility, and growing as leaders. Scholars will join industry-focused breakout rooms for reflection, connection, and questions. 

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November 3 –  Financial Aid for Current College Students

Facilitator: uAspire

Description: APIA Scholars and uAspire have partnered to provide students and families with financial aid support.  uAspire will be hosting a webinar to information and support on how to maintain financial aid throughout your time in college. 

Time: 7PM ET, 6PM MT, 5PM CT, 4PM PT, 1PM HST, 12PM HST + November 4, 9AM ChST

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November 17 – Financial Capital Launch: Financial Wellness 101: We Need More Than “Literacy”

Facilitator: Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, MindMoney Balance

Description: A foundational session that goes beyond budgeting basics to explore the emotional and behavioral side of money, helping scholars build sustainable financial wellness habits. 

Time: 7PM ET, 6PM MT, 5PM CT, 4PM PT, 1PM HST, 12PM HST + November 18, 9AM ChST

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