Asian Pacific American Student Scholarships

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Scholarship information

Asian Pacific American Studies at Arizona State University administers three scholarship programs:
• The Y.F. Wu Scholarship
• The Wu Research Scholarship
• The Asian Pacific American Community Scholarship

These scholarships recognize students who have taken an APA class or who are currently enrolled in the APAS major, minor or certificate program OR students who demonstrate academic excellence combined with service and leadership to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Awards are for Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024. Application review begins after Feb. 1, 2023.

Amount: 
Varies as available.
Criteria
Minimum GPA: 
3.00
FAFSA Required: 
Yes
Must Demonstrate Need: 
Yes
Residency: 
Arizona resident
Non-Arizona resident
Enrollment status: 
Full-time
Academic level: 
Incoming first-year student
Incoming transfer (undergraduate)
First-year student
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Location: 
Downtown Phoenix
Polytechnic
Tempe
West
Additional criteria: 

Y.F. Wu Scholars Scholarships
• Funded by the Y.F. Wu Scholarship endowment, this scholarship supports the success and leadership development for students of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent who will be or are attending ASU

Y.F. Wu Research Scholarship
• The Wu Research Scholarship provides opportunities for ASU undergraduates enrolled in a degree program to receive financial support for innovative, independent or supervised research, or creative projects relating to Asian American or Pacific Islander communities.

Asian Pacific American Community Scholarship
• This scholarship is funded by Arizona State University. Any student, regardless of ethnicity, may apply for this scholarship. These scholarships recognize students who may have taken an APA class, who are currently enrolled in the APAS major, minor or certificate program, or students who demonstrate academic excellence combined with service and leadership to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Students may apply for all scholarship programs.

Contact info
School of Social Transformation
480-965-7682
SSTAdvising@asu.edu
Application information

In your essays, be sure to address: How you have contributed to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community or How an Asian Pacific American Studies (APA) class has affected your identity.
Note: In the supplemental information, please list the Asian Pacific American Studies (APA) courses you have taken. If none, please list “none.” In addition, you may address any unusual circumstances or financial hardship.

Deadline: 
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Portal app: 
This scholarship is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. You will need to sign in to apply.
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