Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships
Below are some links to scholarship, internship, and fellowship opportunities targeted to Asian American students or focused on Asian/Asian American studies. Note that this is NOT an exhaustive list, there are MANY other scholarships, internships, and fellowships available from various agencies and organizations.
UIC AANAPISI Educational Support Scholarships <UIC ONLY>
The UIC AANAPISI Educational Support Scholarships are part of the UIC AANAPISI Initiative, which is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) program.
AANAPISI Educational Support Scholarship applications can be found at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/4769678
Submit your application by 4pm on Dec. 9, 2011. We strongly encourage students to begin completing your application early and to seek assistance from the Office of Special Scholarship Programs. For questions and assistance, contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu or Josephine Volpe at jvolpe@uic.edu.
APIASF 2012-2013 Scholarship
For details about APIASF's scholarship programs or to apply, visit APIASF's Web site at www.apiasf.org
Applications are due on January 13, 2012.
Asian Women in Business (AWIB) Scholarship
For details on the AWIB scholarship, please visit their website at http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&PageID=
Applications are due on August 1, 2012
Everett and Florence Drumright Scholarships (UIC only)
Must be a UIC undergraduate student who is American-born of Chinese descent and have a GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Up to 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are available. Students from all majors may apply. Contact the Office of International Affairs (312-996-5455), deadline is in the spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Kim Scholarship
For details about the Mr. and Mrs. Kim Scholarship, please visit the Korean American Community Services webpage at http://kacschicago.org/xe/index.php?document_srl=2418#0
NAKASEC Dream Scholarship
For details about NAKASEC's scholarship programs or to apply, visit NAKASEC's Web site at http://www.chicagokrcc.org/en/dream.htm
OCA Scholarships
OCA offers a variety of national and Chicago-area scholarships for Asian
Pacific American students posted at their national website.
Japanese American Citizens League
JACL offers scholarships and fellowships for incoming and current college students. Must be a member to apply.
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
KASF offers a variety of scholarships for Korean students. Contact: Dr. Suk Hun Lee, Chair, Scholarship Committee, KASF Mid-Western Region; slee2@uic.edu.
South Asian Journalists Association Scholarship
SAJA and SAJA Group Inc offers scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must be of South Asian descent OR demonstrate an interest in South Asia or the diaspora; and serious about pursuing journalism as a career.
The Merage Foundation for the American Dream Fellows Program
Promising immigrant students in their fourth year of college are eligible to apply. Fellows receive two-year stipends totaling $20,000. Contact UIC’s Office of Special Scholarship Programs.
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship
The Chicago chapter of AAJA offers scholarship/internships each year to college students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Other opportunities are available at the national level.
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
The NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships are awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders. Deadline is September.
An educational directory presented by the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland, Japanese American Citizens League, and Organization for Chinese Americans; sponsored by State Farm.
For High School Seniors Only
Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
U.S. Pan Asian Chamber of Commerce
UIC Office of International Affairs
509 University Hall,
(312) 355-3175 or afish@uic.edu.
Has various scholarships for undergraduates and graduates interested in study abroad programs in Asia.
502 University Hall
(312) 413-7662
UIC Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
UIC Office of Special Scholarship Programs
2506 University Hall
(312) 355-2477
UIC Office of Student Financial Aid
1800 Student Services Building
(312) 996-3126
Asian American Internships and Fellowships
Chicago Area
Asian American Institute Impact Fellows Program
The Impact Fellows Program is an intensive six-week summer leadership program seeking to develop young civic-minded leaders interested in working in the Asian Pacific American community in Chicago. The goal of IFP is to develop a pipeline of young leaders who will make an impact in the Asian Pacific American community by becoming aware of social issues and engaged in civic participation.
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship/Internship
The Chicago chapter of AAJA offers scholarships/internships each year to college students interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Other opportunities are available at the national level.
Council on American-Islamic Relations
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization. The organization's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. Internships at CAIR-Chicago offer students and activists a great opportunity to learn, interact, and grow in a friendly and diverse environment.
National
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)
The APIAVote Internship Program strives to encourage and cultivate young AAPI student leaderst to explore a career in the public sector or the political arena. This internship program will also provide hands on experience and training on how to organize and implement voter activities to increase the participation of AAPIs in the electoral process.
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership
CAPAL's scholarships are awarded to outstanding Asian Pacific American students committed to public service and community action. CAPAL Scholars are awarded $2,000 scholarships to support their successful completion of an internship in Washington, DC.
International Leadership Foundation
ILP awards internships to help Asian Pacific American college students who will be future leaders better understand the workings of American government. Each ILF Fellow spends eight weeks during the summer working for a federal government agency in Washington, DC. See website or call 202-531-5031.
OCA Internships are in Washington DC at their National Office, Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and non-profits. Most are in the summer but there are some opportunities year-round to learn firsthand about national issues an policies that affect Asian Pacific Americans.
See website or call 202-223-5500.
An educational directory presented by the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland, Japanese American Citizens League, and Organization for Chinese Americans; sponsored by State Farm.
UIC Internship and Fellowship Resources
3050 Student Services Building
312-996-2300
Business Career Center (for CBA students)
1100 University Hall
312-996-2700
Engineering Career Center
818 Science and Engineering Offices
312-996-2311
3050 Student Services Building
312-996-3130
Office of Cooperative Education (for LAS students)
350 University Hall
312-996-0425