Top 19 Scholarships for Chinese Students in January 2026

The Thz Fo Farm Scholarship Fund is funded by the Hawaii Community Foundation, an organization that helps people make a difference by inspiring the spirit of giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every island community. Thus, every year, their Thz Fo Farm Scholarship Fund awards up to $5,000 to multiple postsecondary students of Chinese descent who are studying gerontology. While students from any state may apply, those from Hawaii will be given preference. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a member of AAJA (Asian American Journalists Association) planning to major in sports journalism? If so, consider applying for the Sports Task Force / Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship! The scholarship is open to AAJA members who are full-time undergraduate students taking or planning to take courses in journalism and/or pursue a career in sports journalism. The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to offer this and other scholarships to support students pursuing careers in sports journalism and media. The AAJA is a membership-based nonprofit organization focused on advancing diversity and accurate coverage of communities of color. The scholarship is named in honor of Al Young, an Asian American pioneer in sports media. To carry on his legacy, one aspiring, Asian sports journalist is chosen every year to receive $2,500 to help cover educational costs. If you're an AAJA member passionate about pursuing a career in sports journalism, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Ready to earn some money for college? Well, if you're a current or incoming undergraduate student from the United States, Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau, you're in luck! Each year, their APIA Scholarship Program awards a wide range of scholarships to help multiple low-income or first-generation college students fund their education. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

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 scholarship is open to college seniors and graduate students that are of at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity. The scholarship is funded by Against the Grain Productions, a non-profit organization that funds unconventional, innovative and entertaining ways to promote leadership, positive identity, unity and artistry in the Asian American community. The scholarship awards $1,500 to help lucky students pay for college and graduate school costs. If you’re an Asian American student passionate about making a change in the community, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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 scholarship is open to graduate students pursuing a social sciences/economics degree. Preference will be given to those with Asian heritage and who study/research topics that benefit those in economic need, but neither is required.  The scholarship is offered by the Asian Pacific Fund, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California. They look to strengthen the Asian and Pacific Islander community by supporting vulnerable members through philanthropy. The program is in honor of Liang-Lin Hsiao who was a professor of economics at Indiana State University. Every year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to help a lucky recipient cover tuition and other educational costs. If you are passionate about your graduate degree in economics/social sciences and are looking for some help paying it off, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student of Chinese descent who resides in Southern California? If so, the Domestic Students Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $6,000 to multiple applicants who submit the best ~500-word essays addressing (1) what charity means to them and (2) why they need the scholarship. In addition, applicants must submit proof of U.S. citizenship, their parents' most recent tax return, an official transcript, and two letters of recommendation. If you're a Southern California resident of Chinese ancestry who is currently or will soon be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Chinese descent (at least 25%) who has been attending an Oregon high school for at least two years/four semseters? If so, you may be eligible for the Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $500 and $3,000 to Oregon high school seniors of Chinese descent who hold a minimum 2.75 GPA and show excellence in academics, community service, and leadership. The scholarships will be awarded on any or a combination of: academic performance, community service and leadership activities, financial need and work ethic, and athletic achievements. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship annually awards $5,000 to two (2) full-time, Asian undergraduates who are majoring in accounting, political science, business administration, or related fields. Applicants must be of at least 50% Asian heritage, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and enroll full-time in a university in California for the upcoming academic year. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Chinese American Physicians Society Scholarships are available to students enrolled in U.S. medical schools who demonstrate financial need and citizenship status. Applications will be evaluated based on academic performance, demonstrated community service, and financial need. Bonus points are awarded to those who plan to give back to the Chinese community post-graduation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The San Diego Chinese Women’s Association Scholarships are awarded to selected outstanding students of Chinese descent who are attending high school in San Diego County. Applicants must be of at least one-quarter Chinese descent, be a graduating high school senior attending a San Diego county school, and be either planning to attend a four-year university, two-year community college, or a vocational school. While applicants looking to attend four-years are eligible to win up to $1,500, those looking to attend community college and vocational programs can win up to $1,000 for their education. If you're a college-bound high school senior from San Diego County, and are of Chinese descent, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior of Chinese descent from Orange County, California, and are looking for a scholarship opportunity? If so, consider applying for the OCCACCF Scholarship! The scholarship is open to college-bound high school seniors from Orange County, Los Angeles County, and other nearby cities who have at least one parent of Chinese descent. The Orange County Chinese American Chamber of Commerce Foundation (OCCACCF), a nonprofit public benefit corporation that aims to help fund young students’ education, has offered this scholarship since 1995. Every year, ten lucky recipients are chosen to receive a $5,000 award to help pay for tuition and other educational costs. If you are a graduating high school senior of Chinese descent from Orange or Los Angeles County, California, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student of Chinese descent who is actively involved in a Christian faith and/or youth group? Further, are you either a first-generation college student in the U.S. or born overseas, and planning to attend college in the California Bay Area? If so, the Cynthia H. Kuo Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to up to five (5) current and incoming college students of Chinese descent who are actively involved in a Christian faith or youth group. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be planning to attend a university in the Bay Area of California. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you of Chinese (at least 1/4th) descent and reside (or have a parent/guardian who resides in) the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area? If so, you may be eligible for some of the Houston Chinese Professional Club Scholarships! There are four types of scholarships available: the General Scholarship, the Financial Aid Scholarship, the Education Award, and the Excellence in Pharmacy Award. While they are all open to students of Chinese (at least 1/4th) descent who reside (or have parents residing in) the Greater Houston Metro Area, some also have additional, other eligibility requirements that applicants must meet. To find out more about these, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the Chinese Professional Club of Houston website. If you do fit the criteria for any of the scholarships, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Chi Am Circle High School Scholarship is funded by the Chi Am Circle Club, an organization that provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors as well as community service to support their local communities. Each year, their Chi Am Circle Club High School Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to Asian, college-bound high school seniors residing in Santa Clara County, California or who descend from active Chi Am member(s). Recipients for the scholarship are selected based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, community service, financial need, and noteworthy extracurricular activities such as work, performing arts, and athletics. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less