Membership and Benefits

Join OCA-NY and...

• Become a member of a national organization, the "OCA Family", with over 80 chapters and affiliates across the country.
• Support the only national Chinese American civil rights organizaton with a national office in Washington, D.C. which stands firmly behind the civil rights of all Asian Pacific Americans.
• Become more informed and involved on issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans.
• Work with OCA-NY members to monitor legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans; promote civic participation; and support effective coalition building among Asian Pacific American and other groups.
• Provide the next generation with education and professional support including internships, scholarships, leadership development, and mentoring.
• Meet Asian Pacific Americans who have made significant contributions and are paving the way for future generations.
• Attend OCA-NY sponsored events that provide opportunities for socializing, professional networking, education, cultural exposure, and community service.

Benefits of Membership

• OCA College Affiliates Program for Asian Pacific American student organizations.
• OCA-NY Business Partners Program and member discounts at local businesses.
• Subscription to OCA's quarterly magazine: OCA IMAGE
• Subscription to OCA-NY's quarterly newsletter: THE BIG APPLE
• Reduced price to special events at the OCA National Convention, and other events hosted by OCA National and OCA-NY.
• Discount rates at Avis Rent A Car and UPS Shipping.
• Scholarship and internship awards for OCA members or their children at national, state, and local levels.
• Networking and information referral on civil rights and other political interests of Asian Pacific American citizens.

Scholarships and Internships

• OCA congressional & government internships for OCA members and affiliates.
• OCA/JACL Leadership Conference
• OCA/State Farm APIA U: Leadership 101 college leadership training.
• Gates Millennium Scholarship for minority student leaders.
• OCA-Avon Scholarship for financially disadvantaged APA Women.
• OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship for APA students who are first in their family to attend college.
• OCA-Verizon Scholarship for financially disadvantaged APA students.
• OCA-AXA Achievement Scholarship.

Become a Member

Membership form (HTML | *PDF)
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Complete the membership form and mail it along with your check payable to:

     OCA - New York Chapter
     P.O. Box 3233
     Church Street Station
     New York, NY 10008

OCA-NY is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

OCA, "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans."