Prism Foundation Scholarships in USA for Bachelor

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All countries.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to students attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States, in any subject offered by the institution.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the USA in the upcoming academic year.
• Open to students attending community college, university, and trade/vocational school.
• Should have a strong history of engagement within the Asian & Pacific Islander (API) and/or LGBTQIA+ communities.
• International students and non-U.S. citizens are eligible if enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution.
• Study abroad programs are eligible if funded through a U.S. accredited institution.
• All applicants are welcome, but the selection committee will consider self-identification with the API and/or LGBTQIA+ communities.

Offered Benefits

Recipients of the Prism Foundation Scholarship will receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The scholarship funds will be mailed directly to the financial aid office at the recipient’s institution. Recipients may be required to send a video testimonial and may have portions of their application used for Prism Foundation’s publications and reports. An award ceremony is typically hosted at the Community Connections event in the Bay Area.

Application Process

Eligible candidates must complete an application form, including short response questions and one essay prompt. The following supporting documents are required:

• Current or most recent academic transcript(s).
• One letter of recommendation highlighting community engagement and/or leadership skills.