Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Central California Asian Pacific Women
For more than forty years—dating back to 1980—CCAPW has offered both financial aid and mentoring to young women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent pursuing higher education. Our scholarships extend beyond one-time assistance; they represent a sustained commitment to developing leaders, strengthening communities, and creating positive change across generations.
Since 1980, CCAPW has distributed in excess of $400,000 in scholarship funds to women and girls across the Central Valley. Many recipients have come from refugee or low-income households and have been the first in their families to attend college. Alumni have gone on to careers as educators, healthcare professionals, artists, community organizers, and some now serve on the CCAPW board—embodying the leadership impact we aim to foster.
Eligibility
- Who may apply: Women who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander and who are pursuing higher education.
- Geographic requirement: Applicants must be from (or have lived for at least five years in) one of the following Central Valley counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, or Tulare.
- Previous recipients: Past CCAPW scholarship recipients are encouraged to reapply. An individual may receive up to two CCAPW scholarships during their academic career—one at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level.
Selection priorities (not exhaustive)
- First-generation college student status
- Academic achievement
- Demonstrated leadership
- Contributions to the AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) community