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Top 59 Scholarships for Asian Students in March 2023
Students who are of Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Pacific Islander, Thai, or Vietnamese backgrounds are eligible for specific scholarships for Asian students. Whether you are looking for specific Asian scholarships or opportunities that are open to minority students in general, we have you covered!
In this list, you’ll find our vetted scholarships for Asian students to help you fund your education. Let’s get into it!
Jump ahead to:
- How to win scholarships for Asian students
- Resources for Asian students
- Frequently asked questions
- Other scholarship categories to explore
59 Scholarships for Asian Students in March 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…
Show More$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Sponsored
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
$25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship from Niche open to high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
Offered by American College of Healthcare Executives
Are you a racial or ethnic minority who’s enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program? Alternatively, are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who’s enrolled in such a…
Show MoreTina E. Yeh Community Service Fellowship
Offered by Asian Pacific Fund
Are you a Yale student or graduate of Asian ethnic heritage who plans on serving the Asian American community? If so, consider applying for the Tina E. Yeh Community Service…
Show MoreABA Diversity Scholarships
Offered by American Bus Association
Are you planning on working in the travel, transportation, or tourism sector and are part of a group that is underrepresented in the industry? If so, consider applying for the…
Show MoreLegal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Offered by American Bar Association
The Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is funded by the American Bar Association (ABA), an organization that serves their members, their profession, and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice…
Show MoreHsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship
Offered by Asian Pacific Fund
Are you a graduate student pursuing a career in economics or another social science? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship! The…
Show MoreDiversity in Esthetics Scholarship for PCA Partner Schools
Offered by Beauty Changes Lives
The Diversity in Esthetics Scholarship for PCA Partner Schools is funded by Beauty Changes Lives, an organization focused on empowering the next generation of beauty professionals through scholarships, mentorship, and…
Show MoreGroundbreaker Leadership Scholarship
Offered by Against the Grain Productions
Are you an Asian American student exhibiting leadership and passion that inspires and changes lives in the Asian American community? If so, consider applying for the Groundbreaker Leadership scholarship! This…
Show More$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship
Offered by Against The Grain Productions
Are you a current or incoming college student of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry? Further, are or will you be majoring in fashion or graphic design? If so, consider applying…
Show MoreAgainst The Grain Artistic Scholarship
Offered by Against the Grain Productions
Are you an Asian or Pacific Islander high school senior or college student who is (or will be) pursuing a major in performing visual arts, journalism, and/or mass communications? If…
Show MoreLily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship
Offered by Against the Grain Productions
The Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship is funded by Against the Grain Productions, an organization that finds unconventional, innovative, and entertaining ways to promote leadership, positive identity, unity, and artistry…
Show MoreBrown Girls Do, Inc. College Scholarship
Offered by Brown Girls Do Ballet
The Brown Girls Do, Inc. College Scholarship is funded by Brown Girls Do Ballet, an organization dedicated to helping increase the participation of underrepresented populations in ballet programs. This awareness…
Show MoreActuarial Scholarship for Minority Students
Offered by Mutual of Omaha
The Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students is offered by Mutual of Omaha, an insurance company dedicated to helping their customers protect what they care about and achieve their financial goals.…
Show MoreDermalogica New Beginnings Esthetics Scholarship
Offered by Beauty Changes Lives
The Dermalogica New Beginnings Esthetics Scholarship is funded by Beauty Changes Lives, an organization focused on empowering the next generation of beauty professionals through scholarships, mentorship, and advanced education to…
Show MoreNMF Emergency Scholarship Fund
Offered by National Medical Fellowships
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…
Show More$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Sponsored
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to high school students in the class of 2024, 2026, and 2026.
Niche $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship from Niche open to all high school, college, and graduate students.
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How to win scholarships for Asian students
Now that you’ve got a list of great opportunities to apply for, it’s time to get started on your applications. With so many applicants trying for each opportunity, you’ll have to make sure that your applications showcase your strengths effectively. Luckily, we can help you in this. You can start off with our guide to starting a scholarship essay (with examples) to help you get that first sentence on the page. Then, check out our guide to writing an essay about yourself and our “Show, Don’t Tell” essay primer.
Here are a few other guides to help you through your applications:
- How to write a 250 word essay
- How to write a 500 word essay
- Guide to writing a scholarship resume
- How to respond to a “why do you deserve this scholarship?” prompt
Resources for Asian students
As an Asian student, you have access to a wide variety of organizations that can help you meet people around the country who have similar personal or professional interests. Joining these groups can help you to network, land a job or internship, and even earn scholarship funds. The CelebrASIAN conference is a great example of this for Asian students interested in business and development.
It’s also becoming increasingly common for colleges to collect a hub of resources for students of different heritages. Pages such as this hub on Wellesley’s site can be very useful to find organizations and resources for Asian students tailored specifically to their college or geographical region. If your school doesn’t have a page like this, try reaching out to your Asian student union or to a campus life representative.
Frequently asked questions about scholarships for Asian students
Are there scholarships for Asian women available?
If you are an Asian female looking for more scholarships, you can check out our top scholarships for women which will have some other great opportunities to apply for.
Are there any specific college merit scholarships for Asian students?
It really depends on the school! We’d suggest starting with this list of colleges that award merit aid as a first step. You can also check in with the specific colleges on your list. Many of them will offer scholarships that are aimed to support specific groups of students. For instance, the Trustee Opportunity Scholarship at Kenyon College aims to support all underrepresented students, including Asian and Pacific Islander students.
Do I qualify for these scholarships if I am only half Asian?
Generally, yes! For the most part, there is no specific requirement for the percentage of Asian heritage you must have to apply for these scholarships. Students who are only one quarter, and sometimes even one eighth, might apply. Unless it lists a specific benchmark, which would be very unusual, you should be fine.
