Community APIA Resources
Counseling and Transfer Resources
- Mission College Counseling Department.
- Connect with a counselor who speaks your language.
- Explore Academic Majors.
- Assist.org - Articulation Agreement Mission College and UC/CSU campuses.
- csumentor.edu and calstate.edu - California State University campus information.
- UC Transfer Paths.
- California Occupational Guide.
- Access College Catalogs Across the Nation.
- Guide to US Colleges.
Mission College Library
With a generous grant from the Robert N. Chang Charitable Foundation, the Mission College Library has created the Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Collection and Speaker Program.
The collection showcases writings by and about all Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, with an emphasis on Chinese Americans. It documents the impact Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander have made on American society.
AANAPISI Resources
There has been a wave of anti- Asian violence since the start of Covid- 19 here are some resources to help support the Asian community.
Asian Americans for Community Involvement
The largest non-profit organization in Santa Clara dedicated to providing mental health and human services to the local API community.
They provide culturally and linguistically competent services for individuals and families; individuals seeking recovery from drug, alcohol (mostly for adolescents) or gambling addiction; elderly clients interested in wellness programs; women seeking support and shelter due to domestic violence; and those interested in HIV/AIDS testing and awareness.
Asian American Recovery Services
AARS is committed to supporting individuals to recover from alcohol and/or drug addiction; they provide cross-cultural counseling and multilingual support.
Asian American Women's Alliance
This organization provides leadership development, as well as personal and group support, for Asian American women in the South Bay.
MAITRI
Their mission is to support South Asian women experiencing domestic violence by providing counseling, emergency shelters, and attorneys.
Asian Law Alliance
This is a non-profit organization that helps AAPI clients dealing with legal issues that include housing, immigration, citizenship, and public benefits.
San Jose Japanese American Citizens League
They provide internships, fellowships and community leadership opportunities for students as well as educational and social events dedicated to exploring the experiences of Japanese Americans.
Scholarships
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Information for Student Applicants: The Asian Pacific Fund offers 17 scholarship programs to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve their education goals.
Free Scholarship Resource for AAPI students
Information from Best Colleges for scholarships for AAPI students.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Program
Phi Theta Kappa offers members opportunities to apply for over $87 million in scholarships opportunities from Phi Theta Kappa, partnering senior colleges, universities and foundations – a benefit unmatched by other honor societies.