Back to search
AnnuallyEDU_LEVEL_HIGH_SCHOOLEDU_LEVEL_SOME_COLLEGEEDU_TARGET_ASSOCIATEEDU_TARGET_BACHELOR

Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship

Award amount

$5k

Deadline

Sun, May 31, 2026

Time to apply

60+ min

Awards

1 award

Eligibility

  • Must be of at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity
  • Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
  • Must be either a high school senior or a college student currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university and must be a full-time, associate/bachelor/master degree seeking student by the upcoming academic calendar year
  • Scholarship is open to students of all majors
  • Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
  • Family members of Board members are ineligible
  • Must own and operate a small business
  • Must have been in business for at least one year and generating revenue for at least the past six consecutive months
  • Must provide a business plan and/or a link to business website along with all relevant social media accounts

Description

The Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship recognizes Asian American high school, graduate and post-graduate students pursuing a career in entrepreneurship. This scholarship, started in 2016 and generously funded by entrepreneurs Grace and Ranier Pabilona, provides awards ranging between $1,000 to $5,000 for U.S. students attending accredited American universities.
Provided by Against The Grain Productions
Ready to apply?

You’ll be taken to the official application site. Verify deadlines and requirements there.