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Applications for the 2027–28 cycle open November 15, 2026, and close January 15, 2027.
As of September 2026, CALAA is raising funds to empower voices of the Cambodian diaspora.
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Fellowship · 2027 cycle: New York Fellowship, $38,000 for six months; Individual Fellowship, up to $35,000 for one to six months; Graduate Fellowship, $15,000 a year for study in the United States; Organization Grant, up to $50,000
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Awards for students, researchers and artists. Check each sponsor's page for current dates and rules.
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Asian and Pacific Islander American students enrolling or currently enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students at a U.S.-accredited college or university. Applicants must identify as Asian and/or Pacific Islander…
Award One-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards
When to apply 2027–2028 cycle: opens November 15, 2026; closes January 15, 2027 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time
Scholarship
Cambodian citizens living in Cambodia, aged 18 or older, with at least three years of study or work in an arts or culture skill or in the sector, who aim to work at a professional level and have time for every session
Award $1,500 a year toward study at a school or with a private teacher in Cambodia, plus soft-skills training, accident insurance, visits to arts sites and a network; renewable for up to…
When to apply 2025 to 2026 call: March 1 to May 31, 2025; no 2026 to 2027 call posted as of October 7, 2026
Scholarship
Cambodian nationals born from January 2, 2010 to January 1, 2013 who have finished at least Grade 10, took English in Grade 10, speak and write English well, have strong school results and a good record in co-curricular…
Award Four years of schooling in Singapore (Secondary 3 and 4, then Pre-university 1 and 2), with school fees, a yearly allowance and hostel place, a settling-in allowance, return…
When to apply 2026 cycle: April 3 to May 15, 2026 (closed); the 2027 dates are not yet published
Fellowship
Artists, scholars, arts professionals and arts organizations who are citizens or legal permanent residents of one of 26 eligible countries, territories or regions, Cambodia among them, or organizations registered there…
Award 2027 cycle: New York Fellowship, $38,000 for six months; Individual Fellowship, up to $35,000 for one to six months; Graduate Fellowship, $15,000 a year for study in the United…
When to apply 2027 cycle: October 1 to November 10, 2026, 9:59 a.m. Eastern Time; letters of recommendation by November 16, 2026
Scholarship
Cambodian citizens with no other citizenship who have lived in Cambodia for the 24 months before applications close, with 24 months of paid full-time work (or the part-time equivalent), a bachelor's degree in most cases…
Award Full tuition for a master's degree (coursework or research) or a PhD at an Australian university, with return airfare, an establishment allowance, a living cost contribution…
When to apply Intake 2027: February 1 to April 30, 2026 (closed); interviews about July 2026 and offers about August to September 2026
Grant
Artists and cultural practitioners from all disciplines working at the intersection of art and society, including film, performing arts, visual arts, and writing communities. Applicants must be residents of Cambodia who…
Award Up to 1,000 USD per application
When to apply May 6 to August 15, 2026
Scholarship
Citizens of Cambodia living in Cambodia or another eligible country, with an undergraduate degree finished at least two years before the deadline, at least 2,800 hours (about two years) of work after that degree, three…
Award A fully funded one-year master's degree at a UK university: tuition fees, a monthly living stipend (set by whether the scholar studies in or outside London), economy return travel…
When to apply 2027 to 2028 cycle: August to October 2026, closing at 11:00 Coordinated Universal Time; closed as of October 7, 2026
Scholarship
Undergraduate students in the United States who are pre-health (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-nursing or nursing, allied health) or students in Cambodia pursuing medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, or allied…
Award $500 each for 5 recipients in Cambodia; $1,000 each for 2 recipients in the United States
When to apply Application deadline September 20, 2026 (annual cycle)
Fellowship
Cambodian citizens in their third year of undergraduate study or later, or graduating in the year of the program, with good spoken and written English; five places a year for Cambodian students
Award Six weeks of summer study in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, with tuition, room and breakfast, local transport for program activities, books, study materials and some field trip costs…
When to apply 2026 program: July 6 to August 14, 2026; applications closed; next call not yet announced
Fellowship
US citizens who are scholars in the social sciences or humanities and seek to conduct research focusing on Cambodia, or on Cambodia within a comparative regional context including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and…
When to apply August 15 to November 30 annually; applications are currently closed
Scholarship
Undergraduate students pursuing healthcare careers in the United States (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-nursing or nursing, allied health) or students in Cambodia pursuing medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing…
Award $1,000
When to apply Application deadline September 20, 2026
Scholarship
High school seniors in Fresno County, California, who plan to start college; Cambodian is one of the ethnic origins on the application. Dr. Tony Vang Scholarship: GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time college study from…
Award $1,000 per student toward college. About $10,000 is given each year through the Mayor Lee Brand Scholarship
When to apply 2026 cycle (for fall 2026 study): closed April 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; the Mayor Lee Brand Scholarship opens in the fall and names winners in the spring
Scholarship
Citizens of an invited country, Cambodia among them, whose parents are not Korean citizens; a bachelor's degree for master's study or a master's for doctoral study; under 40 (professors from aid-receiving countries under…
Award Master's, doctoral and research study in South Korea: economy airfare, tuition up to 5 million KRW a year, a year of Korean language training and a monthly allowance; for 2026, 12…
When to apply 2026 call: February 12 to 25, 2026 (Embassy Track, through the Korean embassy in Phnom Penh); University Track deadlines set by each university
Scholarship
Women in grade 12 at a high school in a Cambodian province who plan to study at a university in Phnom Penh, with strong grades, English, interest in social issues and a vision for their future and the country
Award Four years of free housing, lunch and dinner, internet and in-house leadership, English and computer training at one of two leadership centers in Phnom Penh while studying at a…
When to apply 2026 to 2027 intake: April 15 to May 15, 2026; written exam and online interview from June 2026
Scholarship
Cambodian citizens aged 22 to 39 on April 1 of the year of entry, with a bachelor's degree, working as civil servants in a designated target organization with at least two years of full-time service; contract staff…
Award Full scholarship for two years of master's study in Japan, with classes in English: tuition, round-trip airfare, a monthly stipend, housing and arrival allowances, insurance and…
When to apply 2025 call: October 1 to November 28, 2025, 3:00 p.m., online; study in Japan from August 2026
Scholarship
A student who has made significant contributions to the Cambodian community through leadership and participation in campus programs, organizations, and activities.
Award $500 non-renewable award and KAA pin
When to apply Historical deadline of Friday, May 31 at 5:00 pm each year
Scholarship
Graduating Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) senior students of Cambodian descent.
Award $300 non-renewable award plus two years of academic, career, and personal counseling from professionally trained counselors (per 2019 cycle)
When to apply Annual cycle; historically deadline of May 31 at 5:00 pm each year
Scholarship
Students pursuing higher education, with a focus on Cambodian-American and first-generation students; funds may be applied toward tuition and related educational expenses
Award Up to $2,500 per recipient
When to apply Applications for the next cohort close October 1, 2026
Scholarship
Citizens of Cambodia who have lived there for the two years before applying, for postgraduate study only (postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, master's degree or PhD), with at least one year of full-time or…
Award Full scholarship for study in New Zealand: tuition fees, a living allowance, an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, return airfare and a reintegration allowance…
When to apply Once a year in March; the 2026 round ran from March 1 to March 31, 2026, for study starting in 2027
Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors of Southeast Asian ancestry, including Cambodian, Hmong, Lao and Vietnamese students, who live in the area chosen for that year
Award One-time college scholarships from $250 to $2,500 (the Densho Encyclopedia gives $250 to $2,000), presented at a ceremony in the city chosen for that year
When to apply Changes each year with the chosen area; the 2026 round for Long Beach, California, is closed
Scholarship
Southeast Asian American high school seniors graduating in June and community college students from Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Bellflower, Cerritos, or Artesia. Applicants must have volunteered in a Southeast…
Award $250 to $1,500 per award; maximum $1,500
When to apply Applications open in June each year; 2026 deadline was June 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Awards distributed in July or August.
Scholarship
Students of Cambodian (Khmer) descent who are enrolled in or accepted to a two-year, four-year, vocational or trade program in the United States, from high school seniors to graduate students and adults returning to…
Award One-time awards of $500 to $1,500 from a $5,000 fund, for tuition, books, supplies, transportation or living costs
When to apply 2025 cycle: April 21 to June 5, 2025, 5 p.m.; winners named September 11, 2025. No 2026 dates printed as of October 7, 2026
Scholarship
Students of Cambodian descent (Khmer heritage) who are accepted to or enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year, vocational, or trade school in the United States. High school seniors, current undergraduates, graduate students, and…
Award $5,000 total fund; individual awards range from $500 to $1,500
When to apply Annual cycle; 2025 cycle opened April 21, 2025, closed June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM, with winners announced September 11, 2025 and funds disbursed by end of 2025
Scholarship
Students of Cambodian descent in the United States: high school seniors bound for a four-year college or current four-year undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics or business, with a 3.0 GPA…
Award Three prizes for the 2026 cycle: $10,000 for first place, $7,500 for second and $2,500 for third, $20,000 in all; the awarded amounts shown were $10,100, $7,560 and $2,540, or…
When to apply 2026 cycle: deadline May 10, 2026; winners announced June 10, 2026
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Religious organization
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
The Angkor Wat Friendship Association, Inc. (AWFA) is a Cambodian American cultural and religious association in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 1988.
Arts and culture
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Empower voices of the Cambodian diaspora.
Donate to Cambodian American Literary Arts Association Cambodia aid
Battambang, Cambodia
Khmer-led child protection NGO in Battambang, founded in 2007, whose Village Hive model of community-led social protection was adopted as Cambodia's national framework in 2025.
Donate to Cambodian Children's Trust Cambodia aid
Australia
Australian registered charity supporting families and children in Siem Reap with food, school nutrition, medical care and housing, working with local NGOs.
Cambodia aid
London, United Kingdom
Exceed Worldwide is a British disability charity, founded in 1989 as The Cambodia Trust, that provides prosthetics, orthotics and rehabilitation in Asia.
Donate to Exceed Worldwide Education
Tacoma, Washington, United States
The Khmer Language Arts and Culture Academy (KLACA) is a volunteer-run nonprofit school of Khmer language and Cambodian dance in Tacoma, Washington.
Donate to Khmer Language Arts and Culture Academy Cambodia aid
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Passerelles Numériques Cambodia (PNC) is a two-year information technology school in Phnom Penh for young people from poor families.
Donate to Passerelles Numériques Cambodia Cambodia aid
Austin, Texas, United States
The Ponheary Ly Foundation (PLF) is a nonprofit that helps children in rural northwestern Cambodia go to school and stay there.
Donate to Ponheary Ly Foundation Advocacy
Washington, United States
Grassroots, community-led campaign raising funds and advocating to keep the Khmer Language Program at the University of Washington; fiscally sponsored by CACCWA.
Donate to Save Khmer at UW Community association
Santa Ana, California, United States
The Cambodian Family (TCF) is a grassroots, community-based nonprofit in Santa Ana, California, founded by Cambodian refugees in February 1980.
Donate to The Cambodian Family Cambodia aid
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
The Trailblazer Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit, founded in 2004, that supports rural community development in Siem Reap province, Cambodia.
Donate to The Trailblazer Foundation Umbrella
Paris, France
National federation of Buddhist associations in France, founded in 1986, whose members include Khmer temples and associations and which manages the Grande Pagode du Bois de Vincennes in Paris.
Community association
Long Beach, California, United States
United Cambodian Community, Inc. (UCC) is a social services nonprofit in Long Beach, California, founded in 1977 by Cambodian refugees.
Donate to United Cambodian Community, Inc. (UCC) Want every filter?
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