This scholarship contest invites Asian American high school students to explore, express, and celebrate what ties them to their cultural roots. By highlighting your connection to Asian American heritage, students are also reminded of your role as the next generation's stewards in keeping this rich culture vibrant and alive. Applicants may enter in three categories: Visual Arts (painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, Digital Art and graphics), Performing Arts (video submission of traditional cultural performance, contemporary dance and music, or spoken word), Literary Arts (written submission of a poem, short story, or personal essay). Finalist works are also on display at our Long Beach exhibition as well as virtually.
Scholarship Details
- Contest Categories: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts
- Finalist Works Displayed: Onsite at our Long Beach exhibition and virtually
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to high school students who identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander
- Original Work: One entry per category per person (group entries not accepted)
Application Process
- Choose a category: Visual Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, and graphics), Performing Arts (video submission of traditional cultural performance, contemporary dance and music, or spoken word), or Literary Arts (written submission of a poem, short story, or personal essay).
- Create and submit your original work based on the chosen category.
- Finalist works will be showcased at our Long Beach exhibition and virtually.
We hold a scholarship contest where high school students nationwide are invited to submit original creative work on the subject of mental health wellness from the lens of AAPI youth. Applicants may enter in numerous ways: First-Person Non-Fiction (Essay, Poem, Spoken-Word Video, or Song with Lyrics; No more than 900 words (if written) or 5 minutes (if a video or song); or Visual Art (Illustration/Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Sculpture, Video; this can be submitted as a video (.mov or .mp4) or photo.)