Resources for Future AAPI Educators
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10%
10% of New York students identify as AAPI
3%
3% of New York educators identify as AAPI
6%
6% of U.S. students identify as AAPI
2%
2.5% of U.S. teachers identify as AAPI
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Asian American Coalition for Education
Read MoreThe Asian American Coalition for Education strives for equality for Asian American educators, taking legal action against universities that discriminate Asian American students and advocating for policies that provide more opportunities for future Asian educators.
Asian American Federation
Read MoreThe Asian American Federation advocates for the rights and wellbeing of Asian Americans living in New York. AAF leads mental health workshops and special initiatives to empower the community.
Asian Educators Alliance
Read MoreThe Asian Educators Alliance empowers AAAPI teachers through mentorship, networking opportunities and providing support and local professional development workshops to school staff.
Educators for Excellence
Read MoreFounded by public school teachers, Educators for Excellence is an NYC-based organization that works to ensure that teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession. E4E provides opportunities for teachers to stay informed, connect with colleagues and decision-makers, and advocate for change.
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics
Read MoreLeadership Education for Asian Pacifics offers leadership development workshops and programs to help aspiring educators and leaders build critical skills to uplift their communities and students.
NAAAP (NY)
Read MoreThe National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) provides professional development resources, volunteer events and networking to Asian and Pacific Islander professionals.
Scholarships
Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship
The Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship supports Asian graduate students who need financial assistance to complete their studies.
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Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship
The Against The Grain Groundbreaker Leadership Scholarship awards excelling AAPI college seniors and graduate students with financial assistance for their education.
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What’s next
Financial Aid & Scholarships | TeachNY
Explore scholarships and other financial aid for future teachers. Find local and national opportunities!
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Read MoreReferences
- 2023 NY State Enrollment Data. New York State Education Department. https://data.nysed.gov/enrollment.php?year=2023&state=yes
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