Grow With APASWFL
The Asian Professionals Association of Southwest Florida (APASWFL) proudly supports promising High school students
Scholarship Checklist:
✅ Completed application form
✅ Personal essay (minimum 500 words, double-spaced)
✅ Proof of minimum 4.0 cumulative GPA
✅ Optional: Letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or guidance counselors
✅ Optional: SAT and/or ACT scores with transcripts
Minimum Requirements:
✔ Must be a high school senior in Charlotte, Collier, or Lee County
✔ Must be accepted to an accredited college or university during the year of AsiaFest
✔ Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
✔ Must have a minimum cumulative 4.0 GPA
✔ Must submit a completed application and personal essay
Scholarship Benefits May Be Used For
Tuition & Fees
College or university tuition and all associated academic fees at any accredited institution
Housing
On-campus or off-campus housing and room and board costs
Other Related Costs
Additional education-related expenses incurred during enrollment
Scholarship Timeline
Applications Open
AsiaFest season — check apaswfl@gmail.com for announcements
March 31, 2025
Application Deadline
Letters of Recommendation Due
March 31, 2025 (optional but encouraged)
April — May
Applications Reviewed
Award Notifications
August — September (rolling basis)
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1:
Download and Complete
Step 2:
Write your personal essay
Step 3:
Email your completed application and essay
EVENTS
Wait for Results
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
High school seniors in Charlotte, Collier, or Lee County who are accepted to an accredited college or university, are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and have a minimum 4.0 cumulative GPA. Students studying AANHPI history, heritage, or culture are also welcome to apply.
Q: What is the application deadline?
March 31, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Q: Are letters of recommendation required?
No, letters of recommendation are optional but encouraged. They can be submitted from teachers, mentors, guidance counselors, or others who know you well.
Q: How will I know if I have been selected?
Award notifications are sent on a rolling basis between August and September. A confirmation email will be sent when your application is received.
Q: What can the scholarship be used for?
The scholarship may be used for college or university tuition and fees, housing, and other related education costs.
Q: How do I submit my application?
Email your completed application and essay to apaswfl@gmail.com with the subject line “APASWFL Scholarship.”
Q: What are the Essay Prompts?
Your personal essay is one of the most important parts of your application. Address the following questions:
- In what ways has your cultural heritage influenced your sense of self, values, or ambitions?
- What dreams do you have for your future and how might your cultural heritage inform how you pursue them?
Q: What is the Judging Criteria?
Theme & Content (relevance, insight, thoroughness) 50%
Organization & Development 20%
Grammar & Mechanics 20%
Style 10%
Ready to Apply?