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!

After all, colleges are communities that value diversity and aim to represent broader society! One of the ways that they seek to create a diverse community is by supporting students of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

See also: Top Minority Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

In this guide, we will help you learn about the scholarship and financial aid opportunities that Asian students can take advantage of.

Jump ahead to:

• Top Asian Scholarships
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of Asian Scholarships
• Expired Scholarships

Keep on reading to learn more about the top Asian scholarships and financial aid opportunities for 2021!

Top Asian Scholarships in 2021

$2,000 Soo Joo Park Scholarship for Asian American Women

• Eligibility: Asian American female students ages 16+ from immigrant backgrounds at any level of study
• Amount: $2,000
• Deadline: September 1, 2021

$2,000 CollegeXpress Community Service Scholarship for Multicultural Students

• Eligibility: This scholarship is open to students who will be college freshmen in the fall
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: April 1st of each year

$750 Asian American / Pacific Islander Scholarship

• Eligibility: High school seniors and current undergraduate students who are Asian American/Pacific Islander
• Amount: $750
• Deadline: August 1, 2021

$500 Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship

• Eligibility:  Graduate or advanced degree student with an interest in advancing social justice for Asians
• Amount: $500 
• Deadline: April 10, 2021

Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship

• Eligibility: Asian American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications
• Amount: $1,000 
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

AICPA Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students studying accounting
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: March 1, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Summary of Asian Scholarships

1. $2,000 Soo Joo Park Scholarship for Asian American Women
2. $2,000 CollegeXpress Community Service Scholarship for Multicultural Students
3. $750 Asian American / Pacific Islander Scholarship
4. $500 Advancing Social Justice for Asians Scholarship
5. Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship
6. AICPA Scholarships

Expired scholarships

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 (opens September 2021)

AANAPISI Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to Asian American and Pacific Islander college students
• Amount: $2,500 to $5,000
• Deadline: November 11, 2020 (Opens September 9, 2021)

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 28, 2021

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

Don H. Liu Scholars Program

• Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Asian descent who are enrolled full-time as a 1L in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited and approved law school in the U.S. with financial need. Applicants must intend to practice in the private sector in the New York City metropolitan area following graduation
• Amount: $15,000
• Deadline: December 31, 2020

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, 2020

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: Open to high school seniors from minority backgrounds
• Amount: up to $30,000 over 4 years
• Deadline February 1, 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 22, 2020