PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE FOR 2018 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND APPLICATION
OCA-NEW YORK ADVOCATES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018
1. 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 second College Scholarship Program in August 2018.
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.
2. FUNDING
3. 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.
4. 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 second College Scholarship Program in August 2018.
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.
2. FUNDING
- $2,000.00/Recipient
- UA3 will be donating $4,000.00 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 Fun
3. 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 their community
- Scholarship award recipients will be recognized at the 2018 OCA-NY Community and Leadership Annual Gala on September 28, 2018. More details to come and we highly encourage awardees to attend.
4. APPLICATION & SELECTION
- Application Deadline is Tuesday, September 4, 2018
- 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
- Please submit the final application and, if applicable, all references by email to Danny Qiao at dogqiao@gmail.com
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2017 OCA-NY Scholarship Awardees
1. Annie Huynh 2. Celine Yan 3. Dong Yun Wu 4. Yeleen Isabelle Lee 5. Stephanie Tan 6. Yi Hsien Lin |
2017 OCA-NY Scholarship & Pvt. Danny Chen Memorial Scholarship Awardee
Peiyi Mei |
