Creating pathways to opportunity for Asian American youth.
CAAF connects students across New York with scholarships, paid internships, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help them prepare for what's next.
Our Mission
To empower Asian American youth by fostering opportunities, generating awareness, preserving Asian heritage, and promoting future leadership within our communities.
Learn more about CAAF →Happening Now
Two Dates to Put on the Calendar.
2027 Asian American Youth Scholarship
Scholarships of $1,000 to $3,000 for high school sophomores through seniors in New York City and on Long Island. Selected presenters compete in person on January 23, 2027 in Flushing.
Details & application →
College Admission Workshop
A free afternoon with Dr. John Durante, Principal of Syosset High School and host of The College Admissions Process Podcast, at the Glow Cultural Center in Flushing.
See details & RSVP →Where to Start
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Explore Our Programs
Internships, scholarships, and educational initiatives — current and historical.
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See Our Events
Discover current, upcoming, and past CAAF events.
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A visual archive of our events, programs, galas, and trips.
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Your gift creates pathways to opportunity for Asian American youth.
Donate Now →Our Partners
Organizations We've Worked With
“Building on more than two decades of service, our work now focuses on expanding educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Asian American youth. Together with our partners, supporters, and families, we are creating stronger pathways to opportunity and investing in the next generation of leaders across our community.”
Invest in future leaders.
Your contribution supports scholarships, paid internships, mentorship, and workshops that help students move forward with confidence.
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We’ll send you updates and announcements about upcoming events, scholarships, and internship opportunities — so you hear about them with time to act. Sign-ups are collected with Google Forms.