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Scholarships - Multiple Programs

ASIAN PACIFIC FUND

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Funding Amount

Varies by program

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships

Status: Active - 2025 scholarships open for applications

Geographic Scope: United States-based colleges and universities (applicants must meet residency requirements specified in each program)

Focus Areas:

  • Support for undergraduate students

  • Support for graduate students

  • Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students from low-income families
  • Award Details:

  • Multiple scholarship programs available

  • Each program is tailored with specific eligibility criteria

  • Awards vary by program

  • Financial support for hard-working and talented students who may otherwise be unable to afford higher education
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Graduating high school seniors (incoming college freshmen) - many programs

  • Current undergraduate students - some programs

  • Graduate students - limited options (e.g., Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship)

  • International students - NOT eligible; scholarships limited to US-based institutions

  • Students of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander descent

  • Students from low-income families
  • Application Requirements:

  • Meet eligibility criteria specific to each scholarship program

  • Submit separate application for each scholarship program

  • Submit required documents for each program (applications judged separately)

  • Short essay questions (250-500 words) addressing:

  • - Academic and career goals
    - Community involvement
    - Financial need
    - Personal hardship
  • Letter of recommendation from counselor, teacher, or professor

  • First and last name and scholarship program name included with all materials
  • Graduate Program Example:

  • Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship - for graduate students pursuing higher degree in economics/social sciences
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: scholarship@asianpacificfund.org

  • Address: 345 California Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94104

  • Phone: 415.395.9985
  • Additional Notes:

  • Decision notifications typically made by July 1 (based on 2023 timeline)

  • Applicants receive email notification of application status

  • Official deadlines and criteria posted on Asian Pacific Fund website (asianpacificfund.org) - other websites may have outdated information
  • How to Apply

    Scholarship Application Process

    1. Determine Eligibility
    - Review eligibility criteria listed under each scholarship program
    - Check eligibility criteria on the first page of each application
    - Verify residency requirements
    - Confirm you meet specific program requirements

    2. Submit Required Materials
    - Complete scholarship application form
    - Write short essays (250-500 words) addressing:
    - Academic and career goals
    - Community involvement
    - Financial need
    - Personal hardship
    - Provide letter of recommendation from counselor, teacher, or professor

    3. Letter of Recommendation
    - Request letter from counselor, teacher, or professor who can speak to:
    - Their experiences with you as a student
    - How well you fit within the scholarship program criteria
    - Include your first and last name and scholarship program name with the letter
    - Two submission options:
    - Forward to you to upload with application
    - Email directly to: scholarship@asianpacificfund.org

    4. Submit Application
    - Upload all required materials
    - Submit online by published deadline
    - Submit separate application for each scholarship program
    - Include required documents for each program

    5. Follow Up
    - Receive email notification of application status
    - Timeline: Most decisions made by July 1

      Important Notes

    • Multiple scholarships may be applied for simultaneously (if eligible)
    • Each program has separate application and deadline
    • Separate documents required for each program application
    • Check official Asian Pacific Fund website for accurate deadlines and criteria

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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