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The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization that provides college scholarships to APIA students with financial need.  We are proud to join the hundreds of APIA-serving organizations across the country celebrating the rich heritage and diversity of our community during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  As we comm 56 ... read more

In 1992, Congress passed a resolution marking May as a month to remember and honor the contributions and presence of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.  As I reflect upon Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I naturally think about the experiences of my own family and many others who immigrated to the United States in search of new opportunities and experiences.  I also reflect 53 ... read more

Here is the second of a series of blog posts saluting Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.    Greetings from the OCA National Center in Washington, D.C. 55 Vote up! read more

Each May, our nation pays tribute to the contributions of generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our history.  Today, over 16 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up one of the fastest growing and most diverse populations in the United States.  Each of the 45 distinct ethnic groups and 28 language groups contributes to the fabric of our natio 71 ... read more