How can Asian American students get money for college?

I'm an Asian American student looking for ways to fund my college education. Are there specific scholarships or grant programs tailored to Asian American applicants that anyone recommends?

Absolutely, there are scholarships and grants specifically for Asian American students that you can apply for. Here are a few worth considering:

1. "The Gates Scholarship": This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to 300 minority students each year, which includes Asian American students. The Gates Scholarship provides funding for the cost of attendance not covered by other financial aid.

2. "APIA Scholars": APIA Scholars offers a range of scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students. Their APIA Scholarship Program is one of the largest non-profit providers of college scholarships for APIAs, with a range of awards available.

3. "U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) Scholarship": Each year, this organization offers 10 to 20 scholarships to high school seniors who are of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity.

4. "Against The Grain Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship": This scholarship is open to Asian American high school seniors and college students who are outstanding leaders.

Although these are Asian American-specific scholarships, I'd also encourage you to look at more general scholarships you might qualify for, considering your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community service, desired major, and other factors. Some schools may also offer their own scholarships for diverse student populations.

Don't forget to complete the FAFSA to see if you qualify for federal grants, work-study, or low-interest loans. Also, colleges often use this information to award their own need-based scholarships as well.

Remember, applying for scholarships can be a numbers game. Apply for as many as you can—it can really pay off! Good luck with your search.