• SNAPIQS Scholarship

    Scholarships are key to recognizing and encouraging the value of education – encouraging the importance of learning is critical to the growth and development of the community.

  • Access to education and scholastic resources is key to the overall health and future success of the API community.

     

    This page is dedicated to scholarships, both through the Southern Nevada Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society (SNAPIQS) and other AAPI network organizations. If you're interested in making a donation to an SNAPIQS scholarship, we also welcome any contribution from our community members!

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  • SNAPIQS Scholarship

    The Southern Nevada Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society (SNAPIQS) Scholarship in 2023 is offering two scholarships of $250 to be awarded to provide financial assistance to Nevada residence of Asian Pacific Islander heritage who identify as part of the SOGIE (sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression) spectrum [also known as LGBTQ+] and/or a first-generation college student who plans to attend a 4-year college, Community College, Trade School, or University.

     

    In the future, we plan on offering larger scholarships for our community.

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    Interested candidates must be part of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community, reside in Nevada, identify as part of the SOGIE spectrum and/or a first-generation college student who plans to attend a 4-year college, Community College, Trade School, or University. Each candidate must submit a copy of their typed essay, and a resume/CV that includes volunteerism.

     

    The SNAPIQS Leadership Team will review applicants based on community engagement, financial need, and essay responses.

     

    Two winners will receive a $250 award.

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    SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT

    • Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census.
    • Resides in the State of Nevada.
    • Identify as part of the:
      • SOGIE spectrum. (also known as LGBTQ+)
      • and/or a first-generation college student.
    • Must provide a copy of:
      • A 500-word statement essay.
      • Resume/CV that includes volunteerism.
     
    STATEMENT ESSAY QUESTIONS
    Your experiences shape who you are as an individual beyond grades or test scores. In a 500 word statement, tell us how your experience has shaped you? Include your community involvement, career goals, and desire to give back to your community.
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    APPLICATION TIMELINE:

    • Application open: Friday, August 4, 2023
    • Application deadline: Friday, October 27, 2023, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
    • Scholarship disbursement: Late spring 2024

     

    APPLICATION:

    Apply online for the SNAPIQS Scholarship application here.

     

    For more information please email Preston N.T. at publicrelations.snapiqs@gmail.com

  • Featured Donors

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    Give In May

    #GiveInMay, was a nationwide giving campaign to support the work of AAPI nonprofits who provide vital services to the most vulnerable in our community.

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    Asian Community Development Council

    The mission of the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) is to improve the general well-being and education of the Asian, Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities in Nevada. The ACDC will promote, foster, champion and advocate for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the greater Nevada community.

  • Additional Scholarship Resources

    OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS OF THE API COMMUNITY

    APIA SCHOLARS

    Asian and Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund

    Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who lve at or below the poverty level; are the first in their families to attend college; and have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.

    ASIAN PACIFIC FUND

    APF Community Foundation Scholarships

    Ten scholarship programs provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students. Each program is tailored to reflect the donor’s personal interests, whether targeted to specific ethnicities, career paths, or backgrounds. Through these programs, the APF partners with donors to give back in ways that are meaningful to them, and help students embark on their dreams.

    FAFSA.GOV

    Free Application for Federal Student Aid

    Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward getting financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school for millions of students. The FAFSA not only gives you access to the $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds that the federal government has available, but many states, schools, and private scholarships require you to submit the FAFSA before they will consider you for any financial aid they offer.