2025 OCA National Convention

Seattle, WA
July 24-27, 2025

DEADLINE EXTENDED: OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship for College Applicants

DEADLINE: April 1, 2025

$2,500

for rising college seniors

The OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship, established in 1999, supports first-generation 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 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 partners with organizations to educate AANHPI communities on policies affecting their lives through educational campaigns.

Featured
OCA Joins Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Voter Registration

OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates has joined a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order on voter registration, arguing that it unlawfully overrides congressional and state authority and threatens to disenfranchise millions.

Campaign Legal Center Sues Elon Musk and DOGE for Exercising Unchecked Power and Harming Everyday Americans

OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates joins the Campaign Legal Center (CLC), the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the Sierra Club, and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in taking legal action against Elon Musk and DOGE for unlawfully cutting federal funding, dismantling agencies, and firing employees.

Upcoming Events

See updates OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates’ chapters and partners across the country.

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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.

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.