OCA-NEW YORK ADVOCATES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2017
I. PURPOSE
In alignment with OCA-NY’s organizational mission which is to advance the political, economic, and cultural well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States, OCA-New York Chapter launches its inaugural College Scholarship Program in July 2017.
In awarding these scholarships, OCA-NY aims to nurture future young leaders who have shown strong potential in assuming leadership roles in the community. We are looking for high-achieving students who not only excel academically, but who possess a strength of character and leadership potential to uplift their families and communities through education and civic engagement.
The OCA-NY Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting recipients. Awardees will demonstrate a strong motivation for academic excellence, a dedication to community service, and a need for financial support of their education. Individuals who will be enrolling in an accredited college/university in U.S. may submit an application.
II. FUNDING
III. GUIDELINES/ELIGIBILITY
Who is eligible: Any New York City resident who is enrolled in an accredited college/university in the U.S. are eligible. OCA-NY considers financial need, academic achievements, community service, leadership ability, and special circumstances.
IV. APPLICATION & SELECTION
In alignment with OCA-NY’s organizational mission which is to advance the political, economic, and cultural well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States, OCA-New York Chapter launches its inaugural College Scholarship Program in July 2017.
In awarding these scholarships, OCA-NY aims to nurture future young leaders who have shown strong potential in assuming leadership roles in the community. We are looking for high-achieving students who not only excel academically, but who possess a strength of character and leadership potential to uplift their families and communities through education and civic engagement.
The OCA-NY Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting recipients. Awardees will demonstrate a strong motivation for academic excellence, a dedication to community service, and a need for financial support of their education. Individuals who will be enrolling in an accredited college/university in U.S. may submit an application.
II. FUNDING
- $1,000.00/Recipient (up to 10 scholarships available per year)
- UA3 will be donating $5,000.00 towards this year’s Scholarship fund
- Scholarship checks will be issued to the awardees
- We welcome Sponsors and Donors to invest in our future leaders and to donate to our Scholarship Fund.
III. GUIDELINES/ELIGIBILITY
Who is eligible: Any New York City resident who is enrolled in an accredited college/university in the U.S. are eligible. OCA-NY considers financial need, academic achievements, community service, leadership ability, and special circumstances.
- Applicant must reside within the five boroughs of the City of New York during time of application
- Be a full-time, undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college/university
- Submit a Personal Statement (500 words maximum)
- Submit a one-page resume
- Be available for an in-person or over the phone interview
- Applicant agrees to volunteer at an OCA-NY sponsored event or project, or write (3) articles to be included in the OCA-NY newsletter or blog posts on community building or civic engagement over one-year period.
- Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Demonstrated track record of volunteerism/community service in Asian American community
- Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the 2017 OCA-NY Community and Leadership Annual Gala on September 28, 2017, at Joy Luck Palace Restaurant, New York City. Awardees or their designated representatives need to be present to receive the award.
IV. APPLICATION & SELECTION
- Application Deadline is Monday, September 4, 2017
- OCA-NY Scholarship Committee will review academics, financial need, leadership positions, campus or community activities, and/or work experience
- To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must complete the application and provide us with the requisite information about himself/herself
- We encourage all applicants to provide two (2) reference letters from their teachers, mentors, camp counselor, supervisor and/or community leaders as part of the application. They cannot be the applicants’ family members
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