Due Jan 15, 2027
McDonald's APIA Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $20,000
Eligibility
Demographics
First-generation student
Education level
Undergraduate
Status
US citizen
Financial
Financial need
About this scholarship
Undergraduate students attending accredited U.S. colleges who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply for APIA Scholars scholarships supported by McDonald's, ranging from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year awards of up to $20,000.
Tier 1 recipients receive $20,000 distributed over four years. Tier 2 recipients receive a one-time $5,000 award. APIA prioritizes first-generation and low-income Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
Submit a complete application with academic records, community involvement documentation, and financial need information at apiascholars.org by January 15.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Academic records
- Community involvement documentation
- Financial need information
- Essay (250–500 words)
- Essay minimum 250 words, maximum 500 words
- Must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity
- U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
- Enrolling full-time in an accredited U.S. college/university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (on 4.0 scale)
- Apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) for the academic year
- Original work required; AI may only be used for brainstorming or grammar checks, not content generation
- Original work is required; AI may be used only for brainstorming or grammar checks, not to generate content.