The 2016-2017 APIA Scholarship is due Friday, May 5th, 2017. The scholarship is open to currently enrolled students at NOCCCD campuses. Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (APIA) seeks to recognize outstanding students who exemplify the spirit of APIA by achieving academic excellence and demonstrating personal commitment and dedicated service to their community. The application form is at Application form.

General application info is at: Application info

Specific eligibility criteria are:

•  Be a currently enrolled student at a North Orange County Community College District campus
• Plan to be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university in the Fall 2017 term OR continuing at a NOCCCD college in Fall 2017


• Demonstrate community involvement or volunteer work


• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00

The APIA Spring 2017 scholarship of $200 will be awarded to one currently enrolled student in any field.  The student must submit (1) a personal essay (maximum 500 words) of goals and accomplishments including his or her community involvement; (2) a transcript of grades (a printout of the unofficial transcript from MyGateway is acceptable); (3) a letter of recommendation; (4) and the application form. Applications can be picked up at the Fullerton College Library or the Cadena Cultural Center.