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The Scholarship Program is now closed for 2019.

OCA-NEW YORK ADVOCATES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2019

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 third College Scholarship Program in April 2019.

OCA-NY is offering the scholarship for aspiring future leaders in civic engagement, community service, and social activism. OCA-NY is looking to support and nurture applicants with clear academic and leadership credentials and a demonstrable history of community service and engagement. We encourage all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or immigration status, to apply.

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
  • $2,000.00 award per recipient
  • Scholarship checks will be issued to the awardees
  • Current Scholarship Fund is up to $8,000.00 (4 awards)
    • OCA-NY Thanks UA3, Inc. and Ms. Jane Ling Hom, who are each donating $4,000.00 towards this year’s Scholarship fund
  • 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) addressing the personal questions within the application
  • 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 their community
  • Scholarship award recipients will be recognized at the 2019 OCA-NY Community and Leadership Annual Gala on September 27, 2019, at Royal Seafood Restaurant, New York City. All awardees are encouraged to attend.

IV. APPLICATION & SELECTION
  • Application Deadline is August 16, 2019
  • OCA-NY Scholarship Committee will review personal statements, academics, financial need, leadership positions, campus or community activities, and/or work experience of all eligible applicants.
  • To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must complete the application and provide us with the requisite information about himself/herself
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​Please submit the final application and, if applicable, all references by email to Chi Loek at chiloek12@gmail.com
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2018 OCA-NY Scholarship Awardees
Bing Chen
YuChieh Lin
Yoon Ji Jung
Alexis Zhao

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Founded in 1973, OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national non-profit civil rights organization promoting and protecting the political, economic, and cultural rights of Asian Pacific Americans in America.  We are interested in working with anyone who shares our mission of creating a stronger America by advocating for the values of equal liberty and justice for all.
OCA-NY is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our financial statements are submitted annually to the IRS. All of our board members are volunteers.
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