How to Find Scholarships for Asian Students?

Hey everyone, I'm starting my college planning and looking into different scholarship options available for Asian students. I feel like these types of scholarships might really help me stand out. Are there any specific ones I should know about, or resources where I can find a comprehensive list? I'd appreciate any guidance or personal experiences you might want to share!

There are quite a number of scholarships designed especially for Asian students, each with its own set of requirements and qualifications.

1. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF): This is one of the largest sources of scholarships for Asian-American students, providing a range of awards based on need, achievement, and community service.

2. The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) Scholarships: If you're engaged in business or entrepreneurship, look into the scholarships offered by USPAACC. They offer awards to high-achieving Asian-American students interested in business.

3. Against The Grain Scholarships: Against The Grain Productions offers numerous scholarships for Asian American students who have shown leadership, and community service, and are pursuing a career in the arts, visual/media arts, journalism, or mass communications.

4. Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships: The Asian Pacific Fund administers numerous scholarships, each with unique eligibility requirements. Some scholarships are exclusive to certain ethnic backgrounds within the Asian community.

To find more scholarships like these, your school’s financial aid office should provide you with a list of resources or through scholarship search engines. These engines can help connect you with scholarships aligned with your personal background, academic history, and career goals.

Remember, to ensure that you qualify for a scholarship, pay close attention to the prerequisites and ensure that you provide all the necessary documents by the given deadlines. Good luck in your search!