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APIASF General Scholarship Program

APIASF General Scholarship Program

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$20000

Application Deadline:

19/01/2024

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States

About This Scholarship

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) General Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that supports Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) students in pursuing higher education. The program is administered by the APIASF, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide access to higher education for APIA students.

The APIASF General Scholarship Program awards scholarships of up to $5,000 to selected students who meet the eligibility criteria. Students must be of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States, and be enrolling as a full-time undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year. 

In addition to financial support, the program also provides recipients with access to various resources and opportunities to support their academic and professional development, such as mentoring, leadership training, and career guidance.

Applications for the APIASF General Scholarship Program typically open in the fall and are available on the APIASF website. The application process requires students to submit academic transcripts, personal statements, and letters of recommendation.

Eligibility Criteria For APIASF General Scholarship Program

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) General Scholarship Program has the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census and must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
  • Be enrolling as a full-time undergraduate student in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. for the upcoming academic year.
  • Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and demonstrate financial need.
  • Provide at least one letter of recommendation.

It is important to note that meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection as an APIASF General Scholarship recipient, as the program is highly competitive. Additionally, APIASF gives priority consideration to students with demonstrated community service and leadership experience.

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