Scholarships for Asian American students: Where to start and how to win

The AIChE Minority Affairs Community's Minority Scholarship Awards for College Students is presented to selected AIChE undergraduate student members annually. Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the current academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering. Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in mid-academic year, if successful, will receive prorated awards. Thanks to a multi-year gift by Lance Collins, the most exceptional applicant will be recognized as the 2025 Collins Scholar. Selection of winners will be based on the applicant's academic record; the applicant's participation in AIChE student chapter, and professional or civic activities as outlined in the chapter advisor's, department chair's, or other faculty member's evaluation in their letter of nomination; and the applicant's career objectives and plans as outlined in their career essay. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for more information.

The AIChE Minority Affairs Community's Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Students is presented to selected incoming college students annually. Applicants shall be required to be high school seniors during the current academic year and must plan to enroll during the current academic year in a four-year college or university offering a science or engineering degree. Students are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in chemical engineering. While students admitted for science and engineering degrees are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, preference will be given to students admitted into chemical engineering degree programs. Selection of winners will be based on the applicant's academic record; the applicant's participation in school and/or outside jobs or activities; and the applicant's reason(s) for choosing science or engineering. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Institute of Chemical Engineers for more information.

WLAF awards a scholarship to a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) student who has been admitted to a master's degree program in library and information science or in library media for the coming academic year beginning with the fall term. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of experience and background in library and library-related work; career plans in the library profession; the need and desire for scholarship; and past academic performance. Applicants must submit a completed application form. If any information requested cannot be provided via the online submission form, please submit them through mail. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Wisconsin Library Association for more information.

The Korean-American Scholarship Foundation Southern Regional Chapter Scholarships will be awarded to students of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea) who will be a student at a school in one of the designated Southern region states during the full 2025-2026 school year. Students who are a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs) are also eligible to apply. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, current or soon-to-be college students, and current or soon-to-be graduate students may apply for the scholarship. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be awarded based on achievement, not based on financial need. College seniors must submit a letter of acceptance from the graduate or professional school they plan to attend. International students may apply. Current non-students are eligible if they can provide documentation indicating they will be a full-time student in one of the aforementioned categories in the 2025-2026 school year. Students who reside, or will reside, in the US during the 2025-2026 school year, whether US citizens or foreign nationals, are all welcome to apply. There are different application links and requirements for high school students, college students, and graduate students. Please make sure to use and submit what is appropriate for you. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Korean American Scholarship Foundation for more information.

The Kimbo Foundation has been one of the largest and oldest scholarship foundations in the United States for the Korean community. The foundation started to give scholarships to Black and Hispanic students to improve racial harmony since 2013. Applicants must be 2024 fall college entering students or college students. Students should apply to certain areas of Korea Daily where the college they are currently attending; 2024 fall college entering students should apply to the area that the high school is located: Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Denver. The foundation chooses scholarship recipients primarily based on academic achievement, essay, recommendation letter, community activity, and financial needs. Applicants must be full-time students, however, part-time students may apply if the applicant takes at least 6 units and works more than 20 hours a week. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from either a Professor, Teacher, clergy, etc. The applicants must also submit their parents' 2023 Tax Report. The applicant's Community Volunteer and Internship List and any award winning carrier List must also be submitted. Graduating high school students must submit their college admission letter. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Korean-American Scholarship Foundation Northeastern Regional Chapter Scholarships will be awarded to students of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea) who will be a student at a school in one of the designated Northeastern region states during the full 2025-2026 school year. Students who are a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs) are also eligible to apply. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, current or soon-to-be college students, and current or soon-to-be graduate students may apply for the scholarship. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be awarded based on achievement, not based on financial need. College seniors must submit a letter of acceptance from the graduate or professional school they plan to attend. International students may apply. Current non-students are eligible if they can provide documentation indicating they will be a full-time student in one of the aforementioned categories in the 2025-2026 school year. Students who reside, or will reside, in the US during the 2025-2026 school year, whether US citizens or foreign nationals, are all welcome to apply. There are different application links and requirements for high school students, college students, and graduate students. Please make sure to use and submit what is appropriate for you. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Korean American Scholarship Foundation for more information.

The Korean-American Scholarship Foundation Eastern Regional Chapter Scholarships will be awarded to students of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea) who will be a student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states during the full 2025-2026 school year. Students who are a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs) are also eligible to apply. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, current or soon-to-be college students, and current or soon-to-be graduate students may apply for the scholarship. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be awarded based on achievement, not based on financial need. College seniors must submit a letter of acceptance from the graduate or professional school they plan to attend. International students may apply. Current non-students are eligible if they can provide documentation indicating they will be a full-time student in one of the aforementioned categories in the 2025-2026 school year. Students who reside, or will reside, in the US during the 2025-2026 school year, whether US citizens or foreign nationals, are all welcome to apply. There are different application links and requirements for high school students, college students, and graduate students. Please make sure to use and submit what is appropriate for you. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Korean American Scholarship Foundation for more information.

The CLA Scholarship for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Students in Memory of Edna Yelland encourages and supports students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information studies and encourages commitment to the improvement of library services to BIPOC students. Recipients are each awarded $2,500, and one-year student membership to CLA, and honored at the CLA annual conference. Recipients are encouraged to enroll into CLA's Mentoring Program. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent US residents. They must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's of library and information science or information studies program and have completed one or more courses. They must also intend to work in a California library upon graduation. Applicants must be a member of one or more of the following ethnic groups: African American, Black, or African; Native American, First Nations, or Indigenous to Central or South America; Asian; Latino, Hispanic or Caribbean American; Middle Eastern/North African; Pacific Islander/Indigenous to Oceania; South Asian. Applicants must provide a description of their financial need and be available for an interview by the Edna Yelland Scholarship Committee. Applicants must provide the names and contact information for two professional references. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the program and the required materials.

The Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship provides up to $20,000 towards one year of personal support, plus tuition fees and a $1,000 tikanga allowance, for students completing the research component of a master's degree in any discipline whose proposed research programme will contribute to improving health and economic outcomes for Pacific peoples. Working expenses are not included in this award. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or hold residency in New Zealand and be of indigenous Pacific descent. Most successful applicants are enrolled full-time for a master's degree; however, we do consider applications from students who are enrolled part-time. Students who have yet to enroll for their proposed course of study, but they intend to do so, can also apply. During the tenure of the scholarship, the student's only activity must be the conduct of research and the preparation of a thesis or dissertation. If they are undertaking courses involving the completion of papers only, they won't be eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must submit evidence of collaboration/support. They will need to provide letters of support from supervisor(s) stating their supervisory and resource arrangements during the tenure of the proposed award; a JP-certified copy of the applicant's academic transcript or professional qualifications; letters of support from any individuals or organisations who are contributing their time but are not receiving payment; any relevant letters of collaboration to support the applicant's application; and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or letters of support for any individuals not employed by the applicant's host organisation and will receive a salary or budget through this career development award (if within the award's specific budget allowances). Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.