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Building Better Futures Grant Program
Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Finance • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Sociology • Economics • Urban Design • Mathematics • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Climate Sciences • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduates
The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Better Together STEM Scholarship Program
Alameda County • Alpine County • Amador County • Butte County • Calaveras County • Colusa County • Contra Costa County • El Dorado County • Fresno County • Glenn County • Humboldt County • Kern County • Kings County • Lake County • Lassen County • Madera County • Marin County • Mariposa County • Mendocino County • Merced County • Monterey County • Napa County • Nevada County • Placer County • Plumas County • Sacramento County • San Benito County • San Bernardino County • San Francisco County • San Joaquin County • San Luis Obispo County • San Mateo County • Santa Barbara County • Santa Clara County • Santa Cruz County • Shasta County • Sierra County • Siskiyou County • Solano County • Sonoma County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tehama County • Trinity County • Tulare County • Tuolumne County • Yolo County • Yuba County • For students with disabilities • California • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • STEM • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Meteorology • Science • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Better Together STEM Scholarship offers $2,500 to $10,000 for California residents in STEM fields, prioritizing underrepresented groups.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
NACME Administered Scholarships
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
NACME scholarships support underrepresented students in engineering and computer science with awards up to $5,000 for eligible applicants.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
Psychology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students
The APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship offers $4,000 to graduate students from underrepresented groups committed to social equity.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarships
Athletic & Related • Sports Management • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Athletic
The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarships offer $10,000 for eligible female and minority graduate students.
Deadline:
February 3, 2025
AISES Chevron Scholarship
Energy • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Engineering • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Chevron offers $5,000 scholarships for indigenous students in STEM fields. Must be an AISES member with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship
Science • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Porter Physiology Development Minority Fellowship supports underrepresented students pursuing a PhD in physiological sciences with a $28,300 award.
Deadline:
February 3, 2025
Chia Family Foundation Scholarship
For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Chia Family Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for Chinese-American students attending top liberal arts colleges.
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
The Richard S. Smith Scholarship
Religious/Theological Studies • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For students of color • Freshmen
The Richard S. Smith Scholarship offers $1,000 to racial-ethnic minority high school seniors pursuing church-related careers.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
Information Sciences • Law • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
Apply for the George A. Strait Minority Scholarship for law librarianship. Open to minority students in ALA-accredited programs. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Helen And Allen Brown Scholarship
Tennessee • Louisiana • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Helen And Allen Brown Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for racial-ethnic minority students in United Methodist Church districts.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Shamans Market $1,000 Scholarship
For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Shamans Market offers a $1,000 scholarship for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. Submit a 300-word essay to apply.
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship
For students with disabilities • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Community Service • Athletic • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in need, emphasizing diversity and community involvement.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship
Massachusetts • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to low-income, underrepresented students in Massachusetts facing obstacles.
Deadline:
November 16, 2025
The Slater Millner Scholars Fund
Medicine • Healthcare-Related • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen
The Slater-Millner Scholars Fund offers $2,500 scholarships for college sophomores pursuing medicine, targeting diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Deadline:
June 24, 2025
Michigan Auto Law Student Diversity Scholarships
Law • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores
Michigan Auto Law offers $1,000 scholarships for diverse law students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with transcript and essay.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
FNAMA Scholarship to Advance Diversity in Nursing
Massachusetts • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
FNAMA Scholarship supports minority nursing students in Massachusetts with a $2,500 award for baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral programs.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship
Fresno County • Kern County • Kings County • Madera County • Merced County • San Joaquin County • Stanislaus County • Tulare County • California • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for API women in college from specific counties in California.
Deadline:
May 18, 2025
Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship
For Asian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Thear Sy Suzuki R.I.S.E. Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for Asian American students demonstrating leadership and resilience. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship
Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship offers $1,000 to Asian American college students in arts and communications. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Clay Ford Scholarship
Accounting • Business Administration • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Seniors
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Leon M Poe Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leon M Poe Scholarship supports minority STEM students with a $250+ award for those with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with a form, resume, and transcripts.
Deadline:
July 19, 2025
Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship
California • Nevada • Arizona • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Juniors
The Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship offers $250 to minority students from CA, AZ, NV transitioning to a four-year university. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
Justin Moeller Memorial Scholarship
IT/Information Technology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Justin Moeller Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to underrepresented IT students. High school seniors and undergraduates can apply.
Deadline:
July 9, 2025
Prism Foundation Scholarships
For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Community Service • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Prism Foundation Scholarships offer up to $5,000 for LGBTQIA+ students with activism in API/LGBTQ communities. Apply with transcript & recommendation.
Deadline:
July 12, 2025
To write a strong application for scholarships for Asian students, be clear and concise in your writing, highlight your achievements and experiences, tailor your personal statement to the scholarship's focus, and proofread your application for errors.
Scholarships for Asian students typically cover tuition fees, but they may also provide funds for books, supplies, housing, and other educational expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship.
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships for Asian students. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Scholarships for Asian students are financial awards designed to support students of Asian descent in their pursuit of higher education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, community service, and specific fields of study.
Age restrictions for scholarships for Asian students can vary by scholarship. Some may have specific age limits, while others are open to students of all ages. Always check the individual scholarship requirements.
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