APIA Scholars supports undergraduate students at accredited U.S. colleges; its scholarships serve students planning to start or already pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree. Selection prioritizes high financial need, particularly low-income and first-generation students, but the page says applicants of all backgrounds may apply if eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, or citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, or Palau.
Published awards range from $2,500 one-year scholarships to $20,000 multi-year awards. They are not awarded solely on ancestry: need, academic record, and applicant responses are reviewed; someone who already earned a bachelor’s degree is ineligible. Part-time students may qualify if pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. institution.
The 2027–28 application opens November 15, 2026 and closes January 15, 2027 at 5 p.m. Eastern; notification is scheduled for April 15 and distribution for summer. Application instructions change by year, so confirm the correct form, create an account with a lasting personal email address, and prepare financial-need and college information.
The 2026–27 cycle is closed; the next announced dates are for 2027–28. Do not pay an intermediary: the official application does not require third-party services. Save a copy of your answers and monitor email and spam folders for follow-up documents. If you have questions about immigration status or school eligibility, consult the official FAQ before applying; the organization lists specific categories and does not automatically fund every technical program.
Before the application opens, verify that your citizenship/residency status and planned enrollment match the official list; despite the organization’s name, the award is not restricted to APIA ancestry. Prepare a clear explanation of financial need and academic goals, and use an email account you will keep after graduation. The cycle lasts two months: set reminders for opening, the 5 p.m. ET deadline, and notification. Ask whether an active multi-year award prevents reapplying.
Read the aid-program profile and official FAFSA guide; ask the college for an individual balance review.
APIA Scholarships — 2027–28 cycle — APIA Scholars.
Application Guide & Tips — APIA Scholars.
Information checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility, funding, and dates depend on the academic year and may change. Tuition aid does not necessarily cover housing, books, transportation, or nonmandatory fees; confirm your situation and award package in writing with the program and financial-aid office.
Compare your net award and excluded costs before committing; the financial-aid office confirms the final balance.
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APIA Scholarship — APIA Scholars
APIA Scholars supports undergraduate students at accredited U.S. colleges; its scholarships serve students planning to start or already pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree. Selection prioritizes high financial need, particularly low-income and first-generation students, but the page says applicants of all backgrounds may apply if eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, or citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, or Palau. Pub
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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