Scholarship
APIA Scholars Program
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Award
$2,500 to $20,000 (one-year or multi-year)
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Scholarships for undergraduate students with financial need who are enrolling or continuing at accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school senior, College undergraduate
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen permanent resident or national
- Essay
- Required
Application requirements
- Complete online APIA Scholarship application: One application covers all APIA scholarships. Initial application includes one 500-word essay and does not require recommendation letters or supporting documents.
- Required essay: Answer the published two-part essay prompt about experiences, identity, community, and future goals. Maximum 500 words.
- Provide FAFSA dependency information: Application asks dependency status for the FAFSA. APIA does not require FAFSA submission at the initial application stage per the official guide.
- Additional materials if advanced: Applicants advancing to later selection stages may be asked for additional forms. Recipients later submit transcript and financial information.
Verified Jun 24, 2026 · View official source