Top 100 Scholarships for Asian Students in August 2026

The Rizing Tide Surge Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for graduating physical therapy students or licensed physical therapists from underrepresented racial and/or ethnic backgrounds who are entering an ABPTRFE-certified residency program. In addition, applicants must have also graduated from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program and have earned a minimum 3.2 GPA in their PT program. Two Surge scholarships will be awarded, each providing a one-time payment of up to $10,000 to cover any residency expenses. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career and make a difference in your community!Show Less

The Saryu and Jitu Desai Foundation Scholarship annually awards a $5,000 scholarship to one (1) Pennsylvania resident of South Asian Indian descent who is enrolled full-time in their second, third, or fourth year of a Pennsylvania medical school. Applicants must have been residents of Pennsylvania for at least 12 months before registering as medical students. If you’re a South Asian Indian medical student in Pennsylvania, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Foundation Education Award Scholarship is looking to help medical students from diverse backgrounds fund their medical school costs. Applicants who are African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Southeast Asian are eligible to apply. In addition, you must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 12 months prior to registering as a medical student and be enrolled full-time in an accredited Pennsylvania medical school. If you're a Pennsylvania medical school student from an underrepresented background, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to further your education and career! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Medical students with a desire to serve medically underrepresented communities, be sure to check out the Health Care Scholars United Program! Each year, the program awards $7,000 to multiple second-, third-, and fourth-year underrepresented medical students who are dedicated to serving underserved communities. In addition to the monetary reward, recipients will be required to complete their program requirements between December and June following the application deadline. Some of these include: completing 200 service-learning hours in an underserved community, writing a report on a community health project, creating a poster to be displayed at the program's culminating event, and participating in and presenting at this event. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

Are you an LGBTQ+ or minority high school graduate who is now enrolled in a U.S. post-secondary institution? If so, consider applying for the SOULE Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to help eligible youth pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship is offered by The SOULE Foundation, an organization “designed to create an experience geared to support, develop and promote the educational advancement of LGBTQ youth and young people of color.” If you win the scholarship, bear in mind that you must attend the Soule Foundation Gala and be available for a photo/video shoot. If you’re a high school student from an underrepresented background who is currently in pursuit of a postsecondary degree, we encourage you to apply for the SOULE Scholarship!Show Less

Are you an underrepresented minority student currently attending a medical school or healthcare program in the U.S? If so, consider applying for the NMF scholarships! The scholarships are open to underrepresented minority graduate students currently enrolled in varying accredited healthcare programs in the U.S. They are funded by the National Medical Fellowships, a nonprofit organization in the United States that provides scholarships and support for underrepresented students in medicine and other health professions. NMF Scholarship Programs recognize merit as well as financial need. They actively seek and welcome partnerships to build and expand the types and amount of support they provide to our scholars. With that said, if you’re an underrepresented minority in healthcare who is committed to serving medically underserved communities, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that both awards and specific eligibility criteria may vary for each individual scholarship program. Show Less

Are you a second-through-fourth-year medical student in the U.S. who is part of an underrepresented minority group? If so, consider applying for the NMF Emergency Scholarship Fund! This scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year underrepresented medical students currently enrolled in accredited medical or osteopathic medicine schools located in the US. Applicants must also be experiencing financial need that prevents or severely hinders them from continuing their medical education. The scholarship is funded by the National Medical Fellowships, a nonprofit organization in the United States that provides scholarships and support for underrepresented students in medicine and the health professions. It awards between $2,000 and $5,000 in financial assistance to help lucky students pay for their medical school expenses. If you’re an underrepresented minority passionate about achieving your medical education goals and you are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you attending the Flatiron School and are from an underrepresented community or background? If so, consider applying for the Flatiron School Access Scholarship! The scholarship is open to underrepresented students enrolled in a Flatiron School program who are looking for financial assistance to afford their schooling costs. Eligible applicants include women, underrepresented minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ students, and low-income students. Through the Access scholarship, the Flatiron School hopes to provide opportunities for students who are motivated despite the challenges they face. Thus, every year, select scholarship applicants are chosen to earn up to $5,000 to help cover tuition for full-time programs. If you are a Flatiron School student from an underrepresented community, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a female dancer of color between 6 and 16 years old who has enrolled in a year-long dance program? If so, the Kennedy George and Ava Holloway Dance for Change Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to young dance enthusiasts who are making a positive impact in their schools or communities, and who may need financial assistance to continue dancing. If you're a young, female dancer of color who has enrolled in a year-long dance program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students with at least 50% Korean ancestry residing in Hawaii. Students seeking a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply.Show Less

Are you a minority planning on enrolling full-time in a postsecondary institution in the upcoming Fall? If so, look no further than the BLM² Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship program awards $1,000 scholarships to students wishing to begin higher education in the upcoming academic year. As the BLM² Scholarship Foundation prides itself on providing minorities with scholarships to help reduce the financial burden of paying for college, applicants must belong to a minority group (e.g. African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific American, Alaska Native, etc) to qualify for the scholarship. Applicants must also hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. If you're a college-bound minority excited to pursue your postsecondary education, keep on reading to learn more! Apply now and take a step towards your future.Show Less

The California Library Association Scholarship for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Students in Memory of Edna Yelland encourages and supports minority students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information studies and encourages commitment to the improvement of library services to BIPOC communities. Applicants must also be California residents and intend to work in a California library upon graduation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Wisconsin resident and minority undergraduate student who is currently attending a Wisconsin Technical College, an Independent College or University, or a Tribal College? If so, you may be eligible for the Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant! Each year, the grant awards between $250 and $2,500 to multiple eligible students who submit their FAFSA and are nominated by the Financial Aid Office. For the purposes of the grant, 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 admitted to the U. S. after December 31, 1975. Applicants must also have completed at least their first year of college to be eligible. If you fit these criteria and are attending a Wisconsin Technical College, an Independent College or University, or a Tribal College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Korean American student or an international student from Korea enrolled in a full-time educational program in the U.S? If so, consider applying for the KASF Scholarships! Each year, the KASF Scholarship awards between $500 and $5,000 to multiple high school seniors and post-secondary students of Korean descent. Specific eligibility requirements may vary from region to region based on where the applicant’s school is/will be located during the scholarship application year. Descendants of American veterans who served during the Korean War may also qualify for this scholarship. If you’re of Korean descent, are passionate about academics, and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Iranian-American undergraduates, you've come to the right place! The ISF Undergraduate Scholarship is a wonderful scholarship opportunity, worth up to $10,000, open to undergraduates in the United States of Iranian descent. Applicants must also be attending a four-year university, demonstrate financial need, hold a minimum 3.5 GPA, and participate in community service. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a completed application form, a complete tax return of their parents for the previous year, essays, transcripts, and two (2) letters of recommendation. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Forward Freethought Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to high school seniors of African American, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American descent.Show Less

The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award is annually awarded to select minority AIChE undergraduate student members (membership is free for undergraduates!) who are pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. Eligible underrepresented minority groups include African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander students. The $1,000 award is renewable for the following year as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements. If you're an AIChE undergraduate member with a passion for chemical engineering, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award is open to high school graduates who will be starting college during the current academic year and are members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering. Eligible under-represented groups include African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islanders. Applicants must plan to enroll during the current academic year in a four-year college or university offering a science/engineering degree, and are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in chemical engineering. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a student attending a community college, university, or trade/vocational school in the United States with a strong history of engagement with the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities? If so, the Prism Foundation Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to multiple post-secondary students who are part of or have been actively involved with the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit three ~500-word essays, a recent academic transcript, and one letter of recommendation highlighting their community engagement and/or leadership skills from someone who can speak to their abilities. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Chapman Urban Scholars Program is open to seniors graduating from public or charter high schools in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, or Ashtabula Area City Schools in Ohio. Students must be seeking a bachelor's degree in the sciences or social sciences. Special consideration is given to minority students.Show Less

The Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to ethnic minority residents of Texas who are members of Texas Baptist congregations.

The Karen Ha Scholarship is available to students of Korean ethnicity who are high school seniors or transfer students from a Bay Area community college and undocumented students with DACA status. Students planning to pursue post-secondary education are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Kay Longcope Scholarship provides financial assistance to LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students of color who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Undergraduates pursuing any field of study or graduate students enrolled in a journalism program are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Freshman Scholarship, offered by the Illinois CPA Society, offers financial assistance for college to graduating high school seniors who are American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander. Students planning to study accounting or finance are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to students who have taken a high school accounting course.Show Less

Are you a Native Hawaiian student who has been accepted into a degree-seeking program at Honolulu Community College and demonstrates financial need? If so, consider applying for the Honolulu Community College Hawaiian Tuition Waiver! Each year, the waiver covers up to the cost of full-time (15 credits) resident tuition for the fall and spring semesters for selected recipients. To be considered, interested students must simply submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by May 1st, hold a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less. If you're of Native Hawaiian descent and are an incoming or current student at Honolulu Community College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Catalino Tapia Scholarship provides financial assistance to underserved and underrepresented residents of the San Francisco Bay area who are interested in attending college in any state. Students enrolling in a field of STEM receive special consideration.Show Less