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Education has long been a priority for people of nearly all Asian ethnic backgrounds. But many bright Asian students from low- and middle-income families cannot attend a good college or university because of the rising cost of higher education. One out of five Asian American children is born into poverty, and it costs $16,000 to attend a four-year public college. Some students can’t even afford to pay the application fees.
The Asian Pacific Fund helps talented and disadvantaged youth pursue their goals. Click here to learn more about giving to our general education fund or starting a customized scholarship fund.
Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund
Scholarships for Filipino American students pursuing engineering careers to attend four-year colleges or universities. Recipients must be California residents. Five awards of $5,000 each are renewable for a total of four years. Also scholarships for SAT preparation courses and college admissions counseling. General information, criteria, application infomation.
Helen and L.S. Wong Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships for Fairfield and Suisun high school seniors of Asian heritage. Two $3,000 and two $1,000 renewable scholarships, and a number of $500 to $1,000 one-time grants for students to pursue a college degree. General information, criteria, application information.
Human Capital Scholarship
Scholarships for first-generation college students from underrepresented groups. Two one-time scholarships of $1,500 for high school seniors attending the University of California in the fall. General information, criteria, application information.
Jack and Jeanette Chu Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students of Asian heritage who major or intend to major in Business Administration at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. One scholarship of $5,000, renewable for a total of four years, for a high school senior, and two one-time scholarships of $2,500 for UC Berkeley junior or senior undergraduates. General information, criteria, application information.
Lapiz Family Scholarship
Scholarships for students who are farm workers or children of farm or migrant workers, attending the University of California. Two awards of $1,000 each. General Information, criteria, application information.
Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Scholarships for Filipino American students pursuing journalism at any U.S. college or university. Two to three awards totaling $5,000. General information, criteria, application information.
Sang Chul Lee and Donald O. Cameron Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for students of any ethnic heritage who demonstrate academic excellence in the face of economic adversity. Recipient must be a resident of Alameda County. One scholarship of $3,000, renewable for a total of four years. General Information, criteria, application information.
Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship
Scholarships for current full-time undergraduate or graduate students who have worked or are working at an Asian restaurant (Asian-owned or Asian cuisine), or have at least one parent who has worked or is working at one. One $1,000 scholarship each year. General information, criteria, application information.
Tina Yeh Memorial Fund
Summer internships to support a Yale undergraduate student working at a non-profit organization serving an Asian community in the U.S. One or two awards of $2,500 each. Background, grants, contact.
Awards
Chang-Lin Tien Education Leadership Awards program
Awards for Asian American educators who demonstrate high academic achievement, administrative skill, and potential as a leader in higher education. Two awards of $10,000 each, non-renewable. General information, nomination and selection process, photo gallery, archive of reflections.
Growing Up Asian in America
Savings bond awards for students in grades kindergarten through 12 totaling $26,000. Winners must reside in one of seven San Francisco Bay Area counties. Contest description, winning entries, library exhibit schedule, archive.
Local Leaders in Philanthropy
The Asian Pacific Fund recognizes local leaders in philanthropy every year. Honorees receive recognition for professional accomplishments, leadership and philanthropic contributions. Biographies, photo gallery.
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