APIA Scholars

I say Career, you say Fest~ 📣🗣️

This past weekend, we brought Careerfest 3.0 to Dallas, Texas to create a space for our Scholars, alumni, and partners to come together to highlight career readiness and excellence. From building real-world career skills to networking with professionals across industries, our Scholars were able to learn valuable professional skills, explore potential career paths, and practice decision-making and leadership.

We held insightful skill-building workshops, a panel focused on early career readiness, and a special interactive activity hosted by our partners at .

We are excited that Careerfest 3.0 was an opportunity for Scholars to build meaningful connections and feel prepared for their journeys beyond college!

Huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors— (our presenting sponsor), , and —for making events like CareerFest possible.

And a special shoutout to our participating partners for helping to make this a memorable event for our Scholars: , , , , and Brenda Haney, Director of Solid Waste at City of Denton.

We’re excited to welcome Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to the APIA Scholars Board of Directors. Their leadership and expertise across law, finance, media, and innovation will help advance our mission of supporting Scholars from college access through career success.

APIA Scholars Welcomes Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its Board of Directors - Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--Washington, DC (January 6, 2026) APIA Scholars is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its

This , your support connects Scholars from New York to the Pacific Islands and Hawaii – and everywhere in between.

Consider making a gift today to APIA Scholars to support students through scholarships, student programming, research and partnerships!

Donate now: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/apia-scholars/giving-season-2025

The 2026-27 APIA Scholarship Application is now open through January 15, 2026 5pm EST! Learn more about the application process, eligibility, and resources by visiting our Scholarship page at: https://apiascholars.org/scholarships/

November is National Scholarship Month, and we’re celebrating the power of education to change lives. Each APIA Scholar represents not just individual achievement – but the changes we can make when our entire community comes together to support students in need.

We are excited to show off our 11 incredible panelists for tomorrow's “Career Capital: Building Skills & Experiences that Pay Off” workshop, the second session of our Fall Career Workshop Series!

Our panelists represent 8 career tracks — from Arts & Media to STEM — and they're excited to share insider tips on how to build your career capital, strengthen your skillset, and stand out in your job or internship search.

You’ll walk away knowing how to:
✅ Identify the skills and experiences that matter most in your field
✅ Find on- and off-campus opportunities to grow your career capital
✅ Strategically navigate the internship and job search process

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the “hidden curriculum” behind career success. Register now using the link in our bio and we'll see you there!

Time: October 28th | 7pm EST/4pm PST/1pm HST/9AM ChST

We are excited to show off our 11 incredible panelists for tomorrow's “Career Capital: Building Skills & Experiences that Pay Off” workshop, the second session of our Fall Career Workshop Series!

Our panelists represent 8 career tracks — from Arts & Media to STEM — and they're excited to share insider tips on how to build your career capital, strengthen your skillset, and stand out in your job or internship search.

You’ll walk away knowing how to:
✅ Identify the skills and experiences that matter most in your field
✅ Find on- and off-campus opportunities to grow your career capital
✅ Strategically navigate the internship and job search process

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the “hidden curriculum” behind career success. Register now using the link in our bio and we'll see you tomorrow!

Time: October 28th | 7pm EST/4pm PST/1pm HST/9AM ChST

Sharing some photo highlights of our 2025 Elevating Leaders Summit that took place over the weekend!

Over a few days, we hosted hundreds of our Scholars from across the country in Washington, D.C. to build community, explore identity, and sharpen their leadership skills. To our Scholars, it was incredible being able to see our work come to life by seeing you all come together, and see you grow your unique leadership identities which you’ll carry forward into your communities and careers.

And to our incredible donors, partners, ambassadors, speakers, and supporters: THANK YOU. Your belief in our Scholars and your investment in their potential made this entire experience possible. Because of you, our Scholars had the opportunity to grow their confidence, connect, and feel empowered to lead in their own unique ways.

Swipe through some of our favorite moments to check out some of the best highlights of our summit. 

   

We proud to announce the 2025–2026 APIA Scholars–Bank of Guam Cohort in support of students from Guam and the Micronesia region in their pursuit of higher education.

APIA Scholars and Bank of Guam Announce 2025–2026 Scholarship Cohort Supporting Local Students - Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--Washington, DC and Hagåtña, Guam (September 19, 2025) — APIA Scholars is proud to announce the 2025–2026 APIA Scholars–Bank of Guam

May is almost over, but there's still time to make a difference this Heritage Month! 🌟

Round up your in-store purchase at your local Macy's to support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and all students in need. Every cent goes toward helping low-income and first-generation Scholars thrive.

Want to make an even bigger impact? Donate online today!

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