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The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Program

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest nonprofit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. They provide more than $1.2 million in scholarships to over 500 students each year to help increase degree attainment.
Eligibility Criteria:

  • 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 in the fall.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED.
  • Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1.
  • Must submit one letter or recommendation.
The application deadline is January 13, 2012 (application closed)

To apply or learn more about the program, go to the APIASF website.

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