Submission Deadline
Friday, November 7, 2025
The South & Southeast Asian American Equity Scholarship, funded by a gift from Mr. Ravi Vora, awards a $2,000 scholarship to CUNY undergraduate students who demonstrate a strong academic, creative, or community-based interest in South or Southeast Asian American communities. The scholarship aims to promote equity and representation by recognizing students who are committed to elevating South and/or Southeast Asian American narratives within academic and public discourse.
We encourage submissions that deepen the understanding of South or Southeast Asian American experiences. Eligible projects may explore topics such as migration, culture, activism, and disparities within the community.
About Ravi Vora
Ravi Vora is a senior at Scarsdale High School with a strong interest in history and educational policy. Committed to elevating underrepresented communities, he founded a sneaker reselling business in 2021 and has pledged the majority of its proceeds to fund this scholarship. Ravi has been actively involved in AAPI curriculum reform, currently serving as the Youth Co-Director of Policy Research & Advocacy for the Localized History Project at AAARI-CUNY. Through this scholarship, he hopes to support CUNY students doing the important work of expanding public understanding, equity, and representation for South and Southeast Asian American communities.
Application Guidelines
Online Application Form
Award
Undergraduate students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship that may be used towards tuition, research, or educational expenses.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a matriculated undergraduate student enrolled at any CUNY college and in good academic standing. In addition, they must demonstrate a clear academic or personal interest in South and/or Southeast Asian American studies or issues through relevant coursework, research, or service.
For the South and Southeast Asian American Equity Scholarship’s application, applicants must address the following questions (total 1,000 words):
- What draws you to the South and/or Southeast Asian American community, and how has this interest shaped your academic, creative, or community work?
- Describe a specific project, experience, or course that deepened your connection to South or Southeast Asian American themes.
- How do you hope to contribute to greater awareness, equity, or representation for South and/or Southeast American communities within or beyond the university setting?
- In what ways has your personal background, identity, or lived experience informed your engagement with this field?
Please submit your application using the online form by Friday, November 7, 2025.
Scholarship Committee: TBA
Coordinator: William Tam
