Top 111 Scholarships for Asian Students in September 2023

Open to any BIPOC and/or female high school senior or undergraduate who is a first-generation, low-income student interested in STEM.

The TLF Undergraduate Scholarships are open to minority students studying advertising, marketing, public relations, or a related field. This scholarship is funded by The LAGRANT Foundation, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the above mentioned fields. In order to support this goal, all 30 scholarship winners receive academic support and professional guidance for a year after being given their $2,000 award. If you’re a minority student passionate about advertising, marketing, and/or public relations, we encourage you to apply!

Every year, the American Chemical Society Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to high school seniors and college undergraduates from historically underrepresented groups. Well-informed about the costs of hefty university tuition fees and funds needed to acquire appropriate lab equipment, the American Chemical Society aims to alleviate some of these expenses for a few lucky students each year. Applicants to the program must be currently planning or intending to study the chemical sciences in college and pursue chemistry-related careers. If you plan on studying chemistry and want a solution to heavy college costs, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 1st every year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

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.

Are you a minority student and NASP member pursuing a career in school psychology? If so, consider applying for the NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program! This scholarship is open to minority graduate students enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a school psychology program that is NASP-approved. It is funded by the National Association of School Psychologists, one of the world’s largest organizations of school psychologists that works to advance effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health. The program seeks to lower financial barriers to training and to highlight the accomplishments of promising future professionals by supporting culturally diverse graduate students who will eventually provide school-based services to diverse student populations. Each year, the program grants $5,000 awards to help lucky students pay for their graduate school costs. If you’re a minority student passionate about being a School Psychologist, we encourage you to apply!

The Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students annually awards $5,000 to multiple full-time undergraduate minority students who are pursuing an actuarial or mathematics-related degree. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, recipients of asylee or refugee status by the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, or temporary residents under the 1986 Amnesty Programs. If chosen for the scholarship, recipients must be willing to relocate to Omaha for the upcoming summer (May-August) to complete an internship at Mutual of Omaha's home office. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.

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. 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!

The Medical Library Association (MLA) is proud to offer the MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students. This annual scholarship recognizes a student who demonstrates exceptional scholarship and potential in health sciences librarianship. The recipient will be announced at the MLA's annual conference and will receive a one-year MLA student membership and free inclusive student registration. To be eligible, applicants must belong to an underrepresented ethnic or racial group and be entering a master's program at an American Library Association-accredited graduate library school or have completed no more than half of the academic requirements. Some eligible ethnic groups include Black/African-American, Latinx, Asian, Aboriginal, North American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. If you're eligible, apply to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!

The APTA Minority Scholarship Award is funded by the American Physical Therapy Association, an organization of physical therapists dedicated to building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Every year, their APTA Minority Scholarship Award grants up to $5,000 to multiple minority physical therapist students and minority physical therapist assistant students. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you an Asian-American enrolled full-time as a 1L in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited and approved law school in the U.S.? Further, do you plan on practicing in the private sector in the New York City metropolitan area after graduation? If so, consider applying for the Don H. Liu Scholars Program Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $15,000 to multiple winning applicants. In addition to the monetary reward, winners will be invited to the AABANY Annual Dinner. The scholarship is offered by the Don H. Liu Scholars Program, an organization dedicated to “supporting the Asian American legal community by mentoring the next generation of Asian American lawyers.” If you’re an Asian-American student aspiring to practice law in the New York City area following graduation, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a first-generation or low-income college student from an Asian American or Pacific Islander background? Further, are you currently enrolled full-time at an AANAPISI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution) partner university? If so, consider applying for the AANAPISI scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to eligible applicants who believe in the importance of community service and demonstrate the diversity of the APIA community. The scholarship is offered by APIA Scholars, the “nation’s leading non-profit organization devoted to the academic, personal and professional success of Asian & Pacific Islander Americans.” If you’re an Asian or Pacific Islander student at an AANAPISI partner institution who meets the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply for the AANAPISI Scholarship! 

The APIA Scholarship Program is funded by APIA Scholars, an organization that looks to make a difference in the lives of APIA students by providing them with resources that increase their access to higher education. Each year, their APIA Scholarship Program awards scholarships worth up to $20,000 to help multiple low-income or first-generation APIA students fund their education. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a graduating, minority high school senior who demonstrates both academic excellence and financial need? If so, consider applying for the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards winning applicants up to $35,000 over the course of four years. In addition to the monetary award, winners will be invited to JRF’s annual four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference” in New York City. Lastly, winners will receive four years' worth of a comprehensive program that includes career guidance, internship and job placement, and more. The scholarship is offered by the Jackie Robinson Foundation, an organization founded by Rachel Robinson in honor of her late husband. It was created with the goal of helping sponsor and support the education of talented young, minority youth.  If you’re an academically exceptional minority high school senior with plans to enroll in a U.S. college, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the scholarship cycle runs from September to January of each year.

Are you a graduate student from an underrepresented minority group who is committed to improving communities of color, particularly communities of African descent? If so, you might consider applying for the APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship! The APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship is open to minority graduate students enrolled in accredited master's or doctoral programs. This scholarship is funded by the American Psychological Foundation, a grant-making organization that funds early career psychologists and graduate students. Each year, one lucky student is awarded the scholarship to help pay for their graduate studies with a focus on improving the disparity and issues that negatively impact communities of color. If you’re passionate about psychology and are looking for some help funding your graduate studies, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a minority student enrolled in a sociology Ph.D. program? If so, consider applying for the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) scholarship! The scholarship is open to students who want to receive a Ph.D. in sociology and come from an underrepresented minority group in the field. Such groups include Black/African American, Latine, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander. The scholarship is offered by The American Sociological Association, the national professional membership association for sociologists. Their mission is to create opportunities for sociologists to advance and contribute to society. The Minority Fellowship program was created to support remarkable students who want to study sociology, make their mark in the field, and take part in the network of recognized sociologists. The scholarship awards a stipend of $20,000 annually to help selected fellows fund their tuition costs. If you’re a minority student passionate about sociology, we encourage you to apply!

This Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship is for students who are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or who will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility. The NCAA awards $10,000 to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of graduate studies. Applications submitted by faculty and staff will not be accepted or reviewed by the committee.

"LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship for Graduates" applicants must be U.S permanent residents or DACA recipients. Applicants must be students who are majoring in a field of study that has an emphasis in advertising, marketing, public relations. Applicants must have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships are awarded in May. If you are having problems submitting your scholarship application through the website, please email your application to [email protected].