The flagship award from APIA Scholars, ranging from 2,500 dollar one-year grants to 20,000 dollar multi-year awards, prioritising students with significant financial need. Applicants must be US citizens, nationals or legal permanent residents, with specific eligibility extended to citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau, and must be enrolling or continuing as degree-seeking undergraduates at an accredited US college or university. Associate and bachelor's degree students qualify; anyone already holding a bachelor's degree or higher does not. The 2027-2028 cycle opens 15 November 2026 and closes 15 January 2027 at 5pm Eastern.