Apex for Youth is offering eight scholarships of up to $10,000 each year of college to Asian-American high school seniors.
By Ashley Ye | February 13, 2025
Apex for Youth believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of financial barriers. As part of our commitment to empowering Asian-American youth from low-income and immigrant backgrounds, we’re excited to offer three scholarships to high school seniors in the class of 2025, including the College Success Scholarship, which is open to any Asian or Asian American senior who demonstrates financial need.
The College Success Scholarship is more than just financial aid—it’s a long-term investment in students’ futures. Awardees will receive up to $10,000 per year for four years, covering essential academic expenses such as tuition, room and board, books, school fees, and travel. By easing the financial burden of college, this scholarship allows students to focus on their studies, explore career opportunities, and fully engage in campus life without the stress of overwhelming costs.
Beyond financial support, Apex for Youth offers College and Career Success Programs where young adults will gain access to Apex for Youth’s network of professionals, career workshops, and networking events designed to help them transition from high school to college and beyond.
“The College and Career Success team has helped me to get to where I am today. Funds play a huge part in how this program is operated. If it wasn’t the generosity of the funders, my peers and I wouldn’t have succeeded.”
-Rida Ali, 2024 College Success Scholarship Recipient
The term “bamboo ceilings” emerged in the early 2000s to describe the barriers facing Asian American and Pacific islanders in the workplace: microaggressions made to keep AAPI workers small, less career mobility, and expectations to fit “traditional” views of the model minority myth. At Apex, we envision a world where our youth can reach their fullest potential, overcome barriers with community, and shatter those bamboo ceilings.
Read more about Apex for Youth’s professional development program here!
This scholarship reflects our mission to provide long-term support for students, helping them navigate their educational journey and build the confidence and leadership skills needed for future success.
Eligible students may apply for multiple scholarships but can only be awarded one. Please carefully review the descriptions, eligibility criteria, and application instructions below.
Application Timeline
If you are eligible, you can select to apply to one or more scholarships.
ALL scholarships: Supplement Materials
College Success Scholarship: Additional Supplement Material for the Proof of Income
Please refer to the Income Eligibility to check eligibility.
We will accept any of the following:
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This can be an unofficial transcript that shows your high school grades and your first semester of senior year.
If you are selected as the recipient of any of the scholarships, you will be asked to confirm the following before you receive your award.
Recipients are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per year, for four years for academic-related costs. This can include tuition, room and board, books, travel to school, school fees, etc. If recipients are not sure if something is an academic expense, it can be reviewed with the Apex Alumni Program Manager. However, the annual amount you receive for the year may be less than $10,000 if all academic-eligible costs are already covered. You will still be eligible for $10,000 per year if your needs change over the four years.
College Success Scholarship: Income Eligibility
We are requesting the students show financial need for the College Success Scholarship. Please send ONE of the following – feel free to black out any sensitive material (i.e. SSN).
Based on their family’s income from 2023 OR 2024 Income Tax Form students must show an annual income below the amount below based on the family’s size.
College Success Scholarship: Required Commitment for 4-year eligibility
If you are awarded the 4-year, College Success Scholarship you must:
Students may lose access to this scholarship if they do not meet these requirements or do not follow the improvement plan. Apex for Youth will review and determine continued eligibility in the case of extenuating circumstances.
By supporting students through college, Apex for Youth is reinforcing our belief that access to education can transform lives and communities. This scholarship is more than just financial aid—it is an investment in the next generation of leaders, equipping them with the resources and support they need to succeed. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take the next step in their academic journey. If you have any questions, reach out to scholarships@apexforyouth.org.
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