Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship

Essay required

Need-based

Academic

Overview

The Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship is for Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census. To qualify, you need to 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. You must also be enrolling as an undergraduate student, and have a minimum 2.7 GPA (unweighted) or have earned a GED. To apply, you'll need to submit an application, your FAFSA, and a letter of recommendation.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 January 9, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

apiascholars.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

FAQ

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript?

The main difference between an official transcript and an unofficial transcript is an official transcript can't be viewed by you, and an unofficial transcript can be viewed by you. An official transcript contains an official seal, mark, and / or signature from your school, and is sent directly to the scholarship you're applying to. An unofficial transcript contains the same information, but it will be given to you first, and then you can send or upload it to the scholarship you're applying to.

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application?

To have a copy of your official transcript submitted for a scholarship application, you'll need to contact the registrar's office and ask that they send your transcript to the address you provide. Tip: Make sure to do this far in advance!

For a college transcript, you can also contact the registrar's office, or, you can submit a request through your college portal. FYI: Colleges often charge a fee for this.