Scholarships for Asian American Studies
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Asian American studies considers Asians in the Americas going back to the 18th century. It includes information about such cultural groups as Southeast Asians, South Asians, Pacific Islanders, and East Asians. This field of study draws from psychology, sociology, history, political science, and anthropology. A Bachelor's Degree in this area can prepare the student for work in the Pacific Rim, entering the teaching profession, or graduate school.
Financial assistance is available for those majoring in Asian American Studies at the university level. Perhaps one of the following scholarship options will be of interest to you:
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)
Those individuals chosen as CAPAL Scholars will receive $2,000.00 to allow them to participate in an internship in Washington (D.C.). Recipients will be required to develop a Community Action Plan. Recipients of the scholarship monies are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, and leadership ability. They must be able to demonstrate public service, including service to the CAPAL community.
Past CAPAL Scholars include students pursuing studies in such majors as Asian American Studies, Diplomatic History, and Mass Communications.
Sacramento State University, Department of Asian American Studies
One $1,000.00 scholarship is available for a full-time student each year. Students of any major are eligible to apply for the Asian Pacific American Community Leadership Scholarship. In choosing scholarship recipients, preference is given to applicants who have completed one or more courses in this subject area and/or are planning on taking one or more courses during the year they receive the scholarship funds.
UCLA, Department of Asian American Studies
The Department offers scholarships ranging from $250.00-$3,000.00 through its Asian American Studies Center.
University of California, Irvine
Sophomores or junior students majoring in Asian American Studies who have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 are eligible to apply for the Ching-Suei Su Scholarship. This merit-based scholarship provides $2,500.00 in funding to an individual who has participated in community or campus service activities.
Swarthmore College, Department of Asian Studies
One or two Genevieve Ching-Wen Lee '96 Memorial Fund Research Grants in Asian American Studies are awarded each year. Information about the grants is published each spring.
Asian American Theater Company
The AATC Student Intern Scholarship is available to a full-time Asian American Studies major. The scholarship is worth $1,000.00 ($500.00 per semester). The recipient will work part-time (5-10 hours per week) for the AATC during the scholarship year. The student will have the opportunity to engage in several types of activities in the course of his or her work with AATC, including producing, project management, office administration, marketing, and development.
University of Maryland, Asian American Studies Program
Two awards in the amount of $500.00 each are offered each year. The Academic Excellence Scholarship is open to students who have achieved a GPA of at least 3.5. Candidates must be nominated by a fellow student, instructor, or a faculty advisor. In addition, each nominated person must submit a personal statement of between 750-1000 words.
Candidates must be nominated for the Community Service Excellence Scholarship. A personal statement must be submitted by each nominated individual for this award as well.
