This year’s annual giving campaign, “Ignite the future: 35 Years of AANHPI Youth Empowerment,” celebrates the remarkable milestone of 35 years of the OCA National Internship Program!
This anniversary is a celebration of our past achievements and a testament to the continued importance of our program in shaping future leaders from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
We invite you to participate in this celebration today by making a one-time donation or competing in our Peer-to-Peer fundraising competition with a grand prize valued at over $2,500!
OCA Summer Internship Program
June 2 — August 8, 2025
Leadership Development • Professional Development • Personal Enrichment
For 35 years, OCA National Center has hosted the longest-running internship program for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander college students in the nation’s capital.
The Priority Deadline to apply is December 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
The Final Deadline to apply is January 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarships are now OPEN
DEADLINE: March 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT
for graduating high school seniors
$2,000
$2,500
for rising college seniors
The OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship, established in 1999, supports first-generation Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) graduating high school seniors and rising college seniors pursuing higher education. Named after the vision of America as a "mountain of golden opportunities" for early Asian immigrants, the scholarship reflects the shared aspirations of students and their families.
Protecting AAPI communities
Our team fights to ensure that AAPIs can fully participate in our democracy, live without fear, and access critical resources.
Developing new leaders
Through internships, youth programs, and scholarships, we work to cultivate and empower the next generation of civil rights advocates.
Building public awareness
OCA National Center works with journalists and media partners to inform audiences about Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.
Newsroom
OCA’s Thu Nguyen and Roland Hwang spoke about the history of anti-Asian sentiment and the work ahead to protect community members — especially Asian American women.
Upcoming Events
See updates OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates’ chapters and partners across the country.
View all events here.
Stopping anti-Asian hate requires all of us.
That’s why OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates is compiling resources and answering questions to help you identify and report hate incidents.
Resources
Scholarships
We offer scholarships for graduating high school seniors, rising college juniors, rising college seniors, and students pursuing a Masters in Public Administration.
Situational Awareness Training
Learn how to be a confident and effective bystander against racism, discrimination, and harassment.
COVID-19
Get the facts about the coronavirus pandemic, vaccines, and effective safety measures.
See Our Impact — Explore the 2021 Annual Report
From the Blog
Kent Tong: ‘Accepted’ Review
Dan Chen’s documentary about T.M. Landry College Preparatory School exposes the myth of the American Dream.
Melinda Samaratunga: Support Affirmative Action
We must demonstrate ongoing advocacy for affirmative action in order to reject the exploitation of Asian identities, provide equity for all races, and create opportunities that would benefit society.
Thu Nguyen: In Memory of Uvalde Victims
It is disturbing to realize that an entire generation of Americans have been raised through mass shooting after mass shooting.
Out Now — 2022 Spring/Summer IMAGE Magazine
Dear Asian Youth x OCA
Change starts with you.
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