Description:

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) and the United Health Foundation have partnered to provide financial assistance to Asian and Pacific Islander students who plan to pursue a degree that will lead to a career in the health field.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Enrolling as a full-time, degree-seeking, second-year student in the upcoming academic year at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Plan to pursue a degree that will lead to a career as a healthcare professional. Primary health care professionals include: general practitioners, internists, family practitioners, OB/GYNs, dentists, public health professionals, mental health professionals, nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in underserved communities
• Students must reside in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, KS, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, TN, TX, WA or WI
• Complete a FAFSA

 

Deadline:  

January 1

 

Selection Criteria:

• Academics
• Need-based

 

Amount Awards:

$15,000

 

Number of Awards:

Varies

 

Contact:  

2025 M Street NW, Suite 610

Washington, DC 20036

 

Phone Contact:

(202) 986-6892

 

Toll Free:

(877) 808-7032

 

Fax:

(202) 530-0643

 

Email:

[email protected]

 

Website:

Link

 

Last updated: 10/2/18