Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)

Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2014
Award Amount: $2,500 - $15,000

Based in Washington, D.C., the APIASF is the nation's largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). APIASF works to create opportunities for students to access, complete, and succeed after post-secondary education; thereby developing future leaders who will excel in their career, serve as role models in their communities, and will ultimately contribute to a vibrant America. Since 2003, APIASF has distributed more than $70 million in scholarships to deserving AAPI students. APIASF manages two scholarship programs: APIASF's general scholarship and the Gates Millennium Scholars/Asian Pacific Islander Americans funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Minimum 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 of 2014 
• 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 15
• Submit one letter of recommendation online

For more information, please visit online at http://www.apiasf.org.

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organization to ensure the most current information. Updated on 12/20/13.