Top 21 Scholarships for Filipino Students in February 2026

Are you a Wisconsin resident and minority undergraduate student who is currently attending a Wisconsin Technical College, an Independent College or University, or a Tribal College? If so, you may be eligible for the Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant! Each year, the grant awards between $250 and $2,500 to multiple eligible students who submit their FAFSA and are nominated by the Financial Aid Office. For the purposes of the grant, a minority student is defined as a student who is either an African American, American Indian, Hispanic, or Southeast Asian from Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam admitted to the U. S. after December 31, 1975. Applicants must also have completed at least their first year of college to be eligible. If you fit these criteria and are attending a Wisconsin Technical College, an Independent College or University, or a Tribal College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund is looking for STEM-oriented, college-bound high school seniors with at least 50% Filipino ethnic heritage who are residents of Northern or Southern California. Applicants must be planning on studying engineering, mathematics, computer science, or environmental or physical science-related fields in college. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, meaning recipients could earn up to $20,000 in total. If you're an incoming Filipino post-secondary student with a love for STEM, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and achieve your dreams.Show Less

The Samahan Employee Resource Group Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) service area. Students planning to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you an Asian-American, college-bound, female high school senior residing in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks County, Pennsylvania? If so, the ​Cecilia Moy Yep Scholarship Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Fund grants scholarships of varying amounts to Asian American female high school seniors who will be graduating this upcoming spring and enrolling in university the Fall after graduation. Applicants must also hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and participate in community service and extracurricular activities.  If you're an Asian-American, female high school senior from Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks County, Pennsylvania, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a first-generation Asian/Pacific Islander college student who will be entering your final year of college/community college in the upcoming Fall semester? If so, the OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to multiple first-generation Asian and Pacific Islander students whose next year of college will be their final year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high-achieving student of East, South, Southeast Asian, or Pacific Islander heritage looking to advance your education and make a positive impact in your community? The USPAACC College Scholarship may be an amazing opportunity for you! This scholarship is designed to reward Asian and Pacific Islander students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, involvement in community service, and financial need. The amount of each scholarship varies between $3,000 to $5,000, year to year. To apply for the scholarship, you will need to submit two essays. The first should discuss your journey, including the obstacles you have faced and how you overcame them. The second essay should discuss how you plan to give back to your community if you receive the scholarship. If you're a college-bound high school senior of East, South, Southeast Asian, or Pacific Islander heritage, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and make a positive impact in your community! Keep on reading to learn more.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 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 after graduation? If so, consider applying for the Don H. Liu Scholars Program Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple winning applicants. The scholarship can be received over the course of three (3) years of law school, allowing recipients to earn $15,000 total towards their education. If you’re an Asian-American student aspiring to practice law in the private sector following graduation, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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.Show Less

Are you a high school senior or college student of at least 25% Asian of Pacific Islander heritage who is (or will be) pursuing a major in a performing or visual art field, journalism, and/or mass communications? If so, the Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to an Asian/Pacific Islander applicant with an impressive artistic portfolio and thoughtful essay about their art. The scholarship is funded by Against the Grain Productions, an organization dedicated to promoting leadership, unity, and artistry in the Asian American community. If you would like to display your artwork while receiving financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student of at least 25% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry? Further, are or will you be majoring in fashion or graphic design? If so, consider applying for the LiveLikeLyLy Memorial Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple Asian/Pacific Islander current and incoming full-time college students majoring in Fashion or Graphic Design. The scholarship is offered by Against The Grain Productions, an organization that “produces educational, enlightening and entertaining events that drive awareness to Asian American culture and the arts.” The LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of Lyly Koenig Mendez, a skilled graphic designer, fashion designer, and former NFL cheerleader. If you want to live like Lyly and achieve your dreams in the creative arts, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or current post-secondary student of at least 25% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry who is pursuing a career in entrepreneurship? If so, the Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to multiple current and incoming college students in the U.S. who have at least 25% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry and own a business. If you're an Asian or Pacific Islander business owner, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NAAAP Philadelphia Future Leaders Scholarship is open to Asian, college-bound high school seniors and current college students attending school in the Greater Philadelphia area. "Greater Philadelphia" includes the following counties: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Bucks (Pennsylvania), Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington (New Jersey), and New Castle County (Delaware). If you're a current or incoming Asian undergraduate student in Greater Philadelphia, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Tang Scholarship is calling all Asian/Pacific Islander youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender! Each year, the Tang Scholarship awards up to $60,000 (split over four years) to Bay Area Asian/Pacific Islander college students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are involved in the LGBT community. To qualify, applicants must be from one of the nine Bay Area counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, don't miss out on this chance to be celebrated for your dedication to serving the LGBT community. 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