OCA Scholarships
We offer scholarships for graduating high school seniors, rising college seniors, and students pursuing a Masters in Public Administration.
Current Scholarships
OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors
The scholarship awards $2,000 to first-gen Asian American and Pacific Islander high school seniors who will be attending college/university in the fall.
OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship for Rising College Seniors
The scholarship awards $2,500 to first-gen Asian American and Pacific Islander undergraduate/community college students who will be starting their final year for the upcoming Fall Term.
S.Y. & S.F. Fung Public Service Scholarship Fund
The scholarship awards $2,000 to one student pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Administration and who intends to pursue a career in public service.
Previous Scholarships
OCA Creative Arts Scholarship
AAPI students who’ve participated in an OCA National youth program between 2019 and 2023 are eligible to receive a full-ride scholarship to attend the 2023 OCA National Convention by submitting creative works to OCA’s IMAGE Magazine.
Olga May Wong Memorial Public Service Scholarship
This scholarship awards $2,000 to one college student with an unpaid internship at a government office, locally or federally, in the U.S.
Spectrum Scholars
Spectrum Scholars awards qualified rising college juniors with financial need $20,000 in scholarships over their junior and senior year. Selected Scholars will participate in a structured, two-year program focusing on professional development and a potential career at Charter. Students will also receive a professional career mentor and opportunity to explore an internship at Charter.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Council of Korean Americans - Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) - Public Service Scholarship
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) - Scholarships & Internships
Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Endowment Fund
$20,000 scholarship for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and/or Native American college students
Association of Chinese Americans (OCA’s Detroit Chapter) High School Scholarships
Asian Pacific Community Fund - Various Scholarships
My Slumber Yard - Scholarship
Resources
First Gen Support - resources for first generation, low-income, and/or immigrant students
Study.com’s Comprehensive Scholarship Guide
Bankrate: How to attend college for free