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Based in Washington, D.C., APIA Scholars is the nation's largest non-profit organization devoted to providing greater access for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) to higher education and beyond. Since 2003, APIA Scholars has distributed more than $150 million in scholarships to deserving APIA students.
Our vision is to see that all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have access to higher education and resources that cultivate their academic, personal and professional success regardless of their ethnicity, national origin or financial means.
Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of APIA students by providing them with resources that increase their access to higher education which serves as the foundation for their future success and contribution to a more vibrant America.
If you are an APIA Scholar or Alum, please join our LinkedIn Alumni Association and Career Connections groups!
Our vision is to see that all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have access to higher education and resources that cultivate their academic, personal and professional success regardless of their ethnicity, national origin or financial means.
Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of APIA students by providing them with resources that increase their access to higher education which serves as the foundation for their future success and contribution to a more vibrant America.
If you are an APIA Scholar or Alum, please join our LinkedIn Alumni Association and Career Connections groups!
Overview
Location
United States
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2003
Mentions in press and media 14
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| Jun 30, 2023 | Higher Education Leaders Respond To Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling | Protesters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as affirmative action cases involving Harvard ... [+] and University of North Carolina admissions were heard. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Im... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Congratulates the Class of 2023 and Extends Gratitude to Our Donors | WASHINGTON (PRWEB) June 15, 2023 APIA Scholars, a leading organization dedicated to educating, elevating, and empowering Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students, wishes heartfelt congratulations to the remarkab... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | APIA Scholars, CalTog and UnidosUS Host Briefing on English Learner Students and AANHPI Needs | WASHINGTON (PRWEB) June 05, 2023 APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) hosted a briefing in Sacramento with Californians Together (CalTog) and UnidosUS on May 11 on English Learner Students and the unique needs of Asian A... |
| May 4, 2023 | Chief Strategy Officer Julie Ajinkya Joined the Department of Education’s RAISE THE B.A.R. Summit | This is the type of collaboration that we were recommending in our report. We are grateful for the Department of Education in bringing so many institutions, think tanks and nonprofits together with senior leaders in the Department to move t... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | APIA Scholars Leads Sign-On Letter to Increase Funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPSIs) | WASHINGTON (PRWEB) April 21, 2023 APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars), with the support of 281 organizations and individuals in higher education, policy, and the AANHPI community, sent a letter to members of Congress to... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Meet with Congressman Kilili Sablan, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, and Congressman James Moylan | "We are committed to reducing the financial barriers for AANHPI students not only through scholarships, but also through partnerships and applied research. We are grateful for this opportunity to discuss the issues that affect our NHPI... |
| Mar 13, 2023 | United Health Foundation Increases Support to Asian and Pacific Islander Scholars (APIA Scholars) | “United Health Foundation has been a great partner for the last 15 years...We are excited to see its commitment to building a more diverse workforce through scholarships for future health professionals. ” said APIA Scholars President Noel H... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Directors | WASHINGTON (PRWEB) February 01, 2023 APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) announces Jacinta Titiali’i-Abbott and Jennifer Peru Gary joined the Board of Directors to advance academic, personal, and professional success of... |
| Dec 28, 2022 | APIA Scholars Celebrates Increased Funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) | “Expanded funding for AANAPISIs would also be an important step to combat the explosion in xenophobia and hate crimes against the AANHPI community over the past two years.” said APIA Scholars Senior Vice President Julie Ajinkya. WASHINGTON ... |
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FAQ about APIA Scholars
When was APIA Scholars founded?
APIA Scholars was founded in 2003.
What has the press written about APIA Scholars?
Parsers VC has collected 14 articles mentioning APIA Scholars, among them “Higher Education Leaders Respond To Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling” (Jun 30, 2023) and “Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Congratulates the Class of 2023 and Extends Gratitude to Our Donors” (Jun 15, 2023).
Is APIA Scholars still active?
Yes, APIA Scholars is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jan 12, 2026.