For Students
General Eligibility Requirements:
- Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
- Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
- Be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming academic year
- Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
APIASF Scholarship Program
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund provides over 200 scholarships starting at $2,500 each. For more information, click here.
Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS)
Individuals selected as Gates Scholars will receive funds in an amount determined by GMS based on financial need. The award will be based on the cost of tuition, fees, books and living expenses for the academic year, as well as the availability of grants and other scholarships reported on the submitted financial aid award letter. The scholarship, for the undergraduate award, may be renewed annually based on satisfactory academic progress, full-time status, and the timely submission of required documents. Support for graduate degrees may be pursued for the following fields: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and science.
The online application for the 2009-2010 academic school year is now available. For more information click here.
Other Asian American and Pacific Islander Scholarships
Click here to view other APIA scholarships available.