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Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarships

Scholarships at APIA Scholars

APIA Scholars offers a range of scholarships to support students pursuing higher education. Throughout our last 20 years, we have strived to lower financial barriers for all students with a focus on those who are most in need.

The 2026-2027 APIA Scholarship application will be open from November 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026.

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Key Scholarship Dates

November 15th, 2025

APIA Scholarship application opens

January 15th, 2026 5pm EST

APIA Scholarship application closes

April 2026 (may be subject to change)

Scholar Notification

Summer 2026

Scholarship Distribution

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About The APIA Scholarship Program

Scholarships at APIA Scholars are open to applications from all undergraduate students attending U.S. accredited colleges or universities. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a focus on supporting students who live at or below the poverty line and are in the first generation of their family to attend college. 

APIA Scholars offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for students currently attending or planning to attend 2-year as well as 4-year colleges. We welcome students from all backgrounds to apply; please note that the selection process prioritizes those who demonstrate significant financial need. 

Over the last 20 years, we have awarded scholarships to students from all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska, as well as from the American Pacific Islands including Guam, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.  

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must:

  • Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply.
  • Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in fall 2026. Full-time and part-time degree-seeking students are eligible. 

Note: students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply; students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher are not eligible to apply.

Questions?

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Please check out Frequently Asked Questions and Application Guide & Tips for additional information about the 2026-2027 application! If your question is not answered after reviewing these pages, please email applicant@apiascholars.org.

Thank you for your interest in APIA Scholars!