Scholarships open to Asian or Pacific Islander students.

Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Cathay Bank Foundation | Asian Pacific Community Fund
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who reside in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington and plan to attend a college in one of those states. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have a household income at or below the Low Income Level.

Chao Family Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Chao Family Foundation | Asian Pacific Community Fund
Amount: $4,000.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who reside in Los Angeles or Orange County, California. Applicant must have at least a 3.2 GPA and be planning to attend a UC or CSU as a 1st year student in the Fall of 2026.

EMPOWER Scholarships
Sponsor: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to ethnically diverse students who have been accepted to or enrolled in a post-high school program and planning to pursue a career in a medical or rehabilitation field. Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota or Western Wisconsin OR attending school in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.

Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship
Sponsor: Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim Foundation | Asian Pacific Community Fund
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to blood descendants of Hmong race or ethnically identified as Hmong American. Applicant must be high school seniors and have at least a 2.8 GPA. Applicant must have a household income at or below the Federal/State/County Low Income Level.

Matt Fong AAPF Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Asian Americans in Public Finance
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students at a four-year college or university in California during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicant must be of Asian heritage (at least 50%), have a 3.0 GPA, and majoring in Social Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Preference will be given to those with an interest in public sector work or those with community service and community advocacy.

TASF Scholarship
Sponsor: Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and first year college students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents AND are a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen.

ABA Foundation Diversity Scholarships
Sponsor: American Bus Association Foundation
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to traditionally underrepresented students who have completed, at a minimum, their first year of college at an accredited university. Applicant must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry and applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Cox Enterprises | UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to underrepresented minority students who are in good academic and personal standing at any UNCF member institution. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and preference will be given to applicants pursuing majors in the areas of STEM.

KSCPP’s 18th National Essay Contest
Sponsor: Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP)
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: May 3, 2026
Description: Contest is open to students enrolled in home school or a public/private middle or high school within the United States. Applicant read “King Sejong the Great: The Everlasting Light of Korea” (free to download at website) and then write an essay on the reading.