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Applications for the 2027–28 cycle open November 15, 2026, and close January 15, 2027.
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9 opportunities
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Asian and Pacific Islander American students enrolling or currently enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students at a U.S.-accredited college or university. Applicants must identify as Asian and/or Pacific Islander…
Award One-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards
When to apply 2027–2028 cycle: opens November 15, 2026; closes January 15, 2027 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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Undergraduate students in the United States who are pre-health (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-nursing or nursing, allied health) or students in Cambodia pursuing medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, or allied…
Award $500 each for 5 recipients in Cambodia; $1,000 each for 2 recipients in the United States
When to apply Application deadline September 20, 2026 (annual cycle)
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Post-traditional students who have graduated high school, have begun secondary schooling, and are not wholly financially independent; or non-traditional students who are continuing their education later in life or not…
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Undergraduate students pursuing healthcare careers in the United States (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-nursing or nursing, allied health) or students in Cambodia pursuing medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing…
Award $1,000
When to apply Application deadline September 20, 2026
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A student who has made significant contributions to the Cambodian community through leadership and participation in campus programs, organizations, and activities.
Award $500 non-renewable award and KAA pin
When to apply Historical deadline of Friday, May 31 at 5:00 pm each year
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Graduating Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) senior students of Cambodian descent.
Award $300 non-renewable award plus two years of academic, career, and personal counseling from professionally trained counselors (per 2019 cycle)
When to apply Annual cycle; historically deadline of May 31 at 5:00 pm each year
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Students pursuing higher education, with a focus on Cambodian-American and first-generation students; funds may be applied toward tuition and related educational expenses
Award Up to $2,500 per recipient
When to apply Applications for the next cohort close October 1, 2026
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Southeast Asian American high school seniors graduating in June and community college students from Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Bellflower, Cerritos, or Artesia. Applicants must have volunteered in a Southeast…
Award $250 to $1,500 per award; maximum $1,500
When to apply Applications open in June each year; 2026 deadline was June 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Awards distributed in July or August.
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Students of Cambodian descent (Khmer heritage) who are accepted to or enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year, vocational, or trade school in the United States. High school seniors, current undergraduates, graduate students, and…
Award $5,000 total fund; individual awards range from $500 to $1,500
When to apply Annual cycle; 2025 cycle opened April 21, 2025, closed June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM, with winners announced September 11, 2025 and funds disbursed by end of 2025
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Des Moines, Iowa
The Angkor Wat Friendship Association, Inc. (AWFA) is a Cambodian American cultural and religious association in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 1988.
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