Colleges are communities that value diversity and aim to represent broader society! For students who are of Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Pacific Islander, Thai, or Vietnamese backgrounds are eligible for specific scholarships! Whether you are looking for specific Asian scholarships or opportunities that are open to minority students general, we have you covered!

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• Top Asian Scholarships
• Summary of Asian Scholarships
• Expired Scholarships

Keep on reading to learn more about the top Asian scholarships for 2020!

Top Asian Scholarships in 2020

AABA Law Foundation Scholarships

• Eligibility: Open to Asian American and Pacific Islander college students (as of Spring Semester 2021
• Amount: $2,500 to $5,000
• Deadline: November 11, 2020

AANAPISI Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to Asian American and Pacific Islander college students (as of Spring Semester 2021
• Amount: $2,500 to $5,000
• Deadline: November 11, 2020

AICPA Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students studying accounting
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: March (applications open in December)

Asian American Women’s Alliance Scholarship

• Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Asian American and Pacific Islander high school seniors, college students, or graduate students, who are residents within the Bay Area.
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: October 16, 2020

Nikhil Desai Asian-American Experience Scholarship

• Eligibility: All Asian-American (including Middle Eastern) students who are juniors in high school or older are eligible to apply. First-generation applicants will be preferred. An essay about growing up Asian-American is required
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: March 1, 2021

Taylor Price Financial Literacy for the Future Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to high school and college students who submit an essay.  Applicants from minority groups underrepresented in the financial world and those with non-profit or volunteering experience will be preferred
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: April 14, 2021

Summary of Asian Scholarships

1. AANAPISI Scholarship
2. AICPA Scholarships
3. Asian American Women’s Alliance Scholarship
4. Nikhil Desai Asian-American Experience Scholarship
5. Taylor Price Financial Literacy for the Future Scholarship

Expired scholarships

Asian-American Architects and Engineers Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: Full time college students who are studying engineering, architecture, construction or other related majors.
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: May 29th

Gates Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors of African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American who are Pell-eligible
• Amount: Full funding of all costs not covered by financial aid and family contribution 
• Deadline: September 15

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to high school seniors from minority backgrounds
• Amount: up to $30,000 over 4 years
• Deadline February 1st

Make Your Mark BIPOC Arts Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color students at all levels who are interested in new approaches to theater, dance, and/or film. Essay about a project you would like to complete is required
• Amount: $2,500
• Deadline: April 2, 2021

Minority Women in STEM Bi-Annual Scholarship

• Eligibility: Women attending a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical institution in the United States. Applicants must be majoring in a STEM field or working on personal projects or jobs in STEM.
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: March 22nd