APIASF Scholarship — Up to $20,000 (Asian Pacific Islander American Students)

About This Opportunity

The Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) provides scholarships of $2,500 to $20,000 to Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) students who have financial need and strong academic records. APIASF administers a general scholarship as well as scholarship funds partnered with major corporations including Walmart, Wells Fargo, and others. Students submit one application to be considered for multiple APIASF scholarship programs simultaneously. The scholarship is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, and citizens of Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. Eligible students must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and demonstrate financial need. APIASF serves students from diverse Asian Pacific communities including South Asian, Southeast Asian, East Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. The Omaha metro has a growing APIA community — students of Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, South Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds are among those commonly served. Applications open in October with a January deadline. Becoming an APIASF Scholar also provides access to leadership development programs and a national APIA scholar network.

Who Can Apply

Asian Pacific Islander American heritage. U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, or citizen of Micronesia, Palau, or Marshall Islands. GPA of 2.7 or higher. Demonstrated financial need. Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited U.S. college or university. Application includes transcripts, essays, and financial information. Apply at apiasf.org. Application opens October, deadline in January.