Who Can Apply:
- Filipinos have a long history and large presence in the United States, yet they remain underrepresented in many fields.
- Only 37% of Filipinos in the US complete a Bachelor’s degree, and only 9% complete a postgraduate degree. These figures are even lower among U.S.-born Filipinos. A Harvard Kennedy report states that U.S.-born Filipinos are less likely to obtain a college degree compared to their Filipino immigrant counterparts and other U.S.-born Asian Americans.
- In order to boost the representation of Filipinos in academia and the workforce, it is critical that Filipino-Americans have the resources they need.
- This scholarship seeks to support any Filipino-American undergraduate student who has a record of community service.
Submission: To apply, write an essay answering the question:The Forgotten Island is set to bring a Filipino story and Filipino experiences to a broader audience. Its release offers an opportunity to reflect on the visibility of Filipinos and Filipino Americans in film, media, and public life. If you had the opportunity to shape the next chapter of Filipino representation, what story, experience, or perspective would you bring forward, and why?
Deadline: December 30, 2026
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/filipino-american-scholarship/
