Provided by Against The Grain Productions
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, will provide an amount ranging between $1,000 to $5,000 award for U.S. students attending accredited American universities.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
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
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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