Programs | Guiding Principles | Regional Scholar Networks | Programs and Services

Our Programs & Services

In addition to receiving financial support from APIASF, scholarship recipients also have access to programs and services designed to support them as they pursue their college degree. Scholars may take advantage of these opportunities at any time during their undergraduate years, whether it's their first or fourth year. The portfolio of APIASF's programs is informed by a set of guiding principles, developed to guide us in our work with our scholarship recipients. These principles are based on the unique demographic profile of our students, and the current and emerging trends within higher education and college student affairs. As scholarship providers and educators, we believe it imperative that we consider these guiding principles in the development, implementation, and evaluation of any programs and initiatives that we offer to our Scholars. Click here to learn about the guiding principles that inform our work with students.

Note: Our programs would not be possible without the involvement and leadership of our Scholars themselves. Click here to learn more about how our Scholars are engaged in the development of our programs!

See below to learn more about what's currently available to Scholars.

Individualized Advising

Scholarship recipients have access to focused advising and support from the time they start college to when they graduate. While APIASF does not provide tutoring or other types of direct academic support, staff members are available to answer questions, provide guidance, or identify strategies to address challenges Scholars are facing - whether related to academic life, adjustment to college, career exploration, or other concerns.

Regional Scholar Networks (RSN)

With chapters currently running in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, the Regional Scholar Network (RSN) brings together Scholars attending school and alumni residing in a local area for community-building and social/professional networking activities. RSNs are led by a team of Scholars and alumni who serve as Regional Representatives, and who are responsible for organizing social, professional development and service events for the Scholar community throughout the year. Click here for more information about each Regional Scholar Network.

First Year Initiative (FYI)

FYI is a year-long initiative designed to help the newest classes of Scholars navigate their first year of college, understand their scholarship award, and learn more about the various programs and services APIASF offers to support its scholarship recipients. Each month, all first-year Scholars receive an e-newsletter full of tips, advice, and information written by APIASF staff and sophomore Scholars. Topics range from accessing academic support and understanding financial aid to getting involved on campus and helping parents/family adjust to having a student in college. The first year of college can be exciting and yet a little intimidating - FYI aims to make that transition a little bit easier for our Scholars!

Academic Success Program (ASP)

Currently implemented with a select group of APIASF scholarship recipients, the Academic Success Program assists first-year Scholars in their academic transition to college, with the goal of supporting them in maintaining satisfactory academic progress, utilizing the campus resources available to them, and seeking opportunities to enrich their overall academic experience. Components of the program include ongoing individualized advising, online workshops and reflection activities, semi-annual transcript reviews, and periodic correspondence from APIASF staff.

APIASF Leadership Blog: From Scholarship to Leadership

What does leadership look like for today's Asian American and Pacific Islander college students? APIASF has created a blog for current and past scholarship recipients to share their personal experiences with leadership, discuss and learn about leadership-related topics and issues, and explore leadership through the lens of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience. Written for Scholars by Scholars, the blog is a space for online community-building and learning. In addition to Scholar posts, the blog features video clips targeting specific leadership skills and an online resource center. Click here to visit the blog.