1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 601
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: (202)223-5500
Fax: (202)296-0540
E-mail: oca@ocanatl.org
URL: http://www.ocanatl.org

Gates Millennium Scholars

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award enables Asian Pacific Islander American students to complete an undergraduate and graduate education. Must be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time degree-seeking student. Minimum 3.3 GPA required. Must demonstrate leadership abilities. Must meet federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Visit Web site at http://www.gmsp.org. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Asian. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; nomination packet. Deadline: 1/16. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 202-223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org.

OCA Avon College Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships for Asian Pacific American women who will be entering first year of college in the upcoming fall. Qualif.: Applicant must be: female, full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Asian.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 8. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $1500. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 12 scholarship(s), totalling $24,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; self-addressed stamped envelope; letter of acceptance, letter of intent to enroll. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 202-223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org.

OCA-AXA Achievement Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: A college achievement scholarship for Asian Pacific Americans entering their first year of college. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Asian.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 6. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 202-223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org.

OCA National Essay Contest

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Prize)

Purpose: Contest for Asian Pacific American students between grades 9 and 12. First place $1000, second place $500, third place $300. Submit five copies of essay. For details, go to http://www.ocanatl.org. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Asian.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $300. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 prize(s), totalling $1,800. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 202-223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org.

OCA-SYSCO Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship for Asian Pacific Americans who are financially disadvantaged and will be entering their first year of college. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Asian.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 6. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 202-223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org.

OCA/UPS Foundation Gold Mountain Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships for Asian Pacific Americans who are the first person in their immediate family to attend college. Must be entering first year of college in the upcoming fall. Winners attend OCA National Convention. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Asian.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 8. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; self-addressed stamped envelope; resume; letter of acceptance, letter of intent to enroll. Deadline: 4/15. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 202-223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org.

OCA-Verizon Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarships for Asian Pacific Americans who are financially disadvantaged and will be entering their first year of college. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Asian.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 20. Maximum no. of awards: 25. Minimum award amount: $1500. Maximum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 202-223-5500, oca@ocanatl.org.