Scholarships for Asian Students

There are many scholarships and grants for students of Asian decent. While this category may seem too general in it’s categorization (of the collective cultures on the Asian content), many of the scholarships and grants cross ethnic boundaries and are geographically based.

As the number of Asian students increases on college campuses across Europe and the Americas, many organizations have also seen an increased need for scholarships and are more generous than ever in the scholarships they award.

Here are some examples of Asian scholarships and grants available. To find out if you’re eligible for a scholarship, log on to ScholarGeek.org for a free scholarship search and set up your personalized Scholarship Smart Agent.

Endowment for South Asian Students of Indian Descent Scholarship Fund

Application Deadlines: September 30, Annually
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified medical student. Eligibility for scholarship applicants: - Applicant must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 12 months before registering as a medical student (not including time spent attending a Pennsylvania undergraduate or graduate school) - Applicant must be a South Asian Indian or a descendant of a South Asian Indian immigrant.

Ohio Newspapers Foundation Minority Scholarship

Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Applicant must be a college bound high school senior and enroll as a college freshman at an Ohio college or university for the coming school year. The applicant should be planning on majoring in journalism. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

McDonalds of Southern California Ronald McDonald House Charities / ASIA

Application Deadlines: January 27, Annually
Applicants must be currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one parent of Asian Pacific heritage and who are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a complete course of study. Students must reside within the Southern California

SEED Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Asian-Indian youth, the SEED Foundation is offering two $10,000 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors. All candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: - Must be of Asian-Indian heritage

Wisconsin Minority Undergraduate Retention Grants

Application Deadlines: Varies
Awards under this program are made to Wisconsin resident minority undergraduates, excluding first year students, enrolled at least half-time in independent, tribal, or Wisconsin Technical College institutions. According to the statutes, a minority student is defined as a student who is either an African American; American Indian; Hispanic; or Southeast Asian from Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam

CANFIT Program Scholarships

Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
CANFIT Program Scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander,

Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship

Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
Central California Asian Pacific Women announces scholarships are available for the coming academic year. The purpose of the scholarship awards is to provide financial assistance to Asian and Pacific Islander women

Chi Am Circle Scholarship for Asian American High School Seniors of Santa Clara County

Application Deadlines: March 29, Annually
Chi Am Circle is a non-profit Asian American women’s organization based in Santa Clara County, California. Our organization promotes service, cultural and educational projects for the betterment of the community. Chi Am Circle has invested in the future of our youth for the past 33 years.

Portland Chapter AAJA Scholarships

Application Deadlines: Varies
Each year, the Asian American Journalists Association - Portland Chapter offers a scholarship of up to $2,000 to an outstanding student at the undergraduate or graduate levels. The winner is selected by the following criteria: -Commitment to the field of journalism -Sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement -Journalistic ability

Queer Asian and Pacific Islander Pride Scholarship Fund

Application Deadlines: Varies
Each year, the Queer Asian & Pacific Islander Pride Scholarship Fund will award scholarships totaling $16,000 to deserving applicants. “The goal of this landmark scholarship program is to help eradicate the isolation, invisibility, homophobia and heterosexism faced by thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth living in the Bay Area

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