rom The Asian Reporter, V20, #7 (February 23, 2010), page 11.
Chinese American Citizens Alliance offers scholarships
The Portland Lodge of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance has announced
the availability of its 2010 scholarship application information.
The lodge offers Fred G. Lee Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors in
Oregon and Clark County, Washington as well as Tiffany Wang Arts Scholarships,
which provide funding for summer arts programs to two students in grades nine
through 11. The application deadline for both scholarship programs is April 1,
2010.
For complete information, to download applications, and for links to other
scholarship opportunities, visit <www.cacaportland.org>.
Applications can also be requested by calling (503) 925-5226 or e-mailing <info@cacaportland.org>.
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From The Asian Reporter, V20, #7 (February 23, 2010), page 11.
OCA accepting fall 2010 scholarship applications
OCA — a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, economic,
and political wellbeing of Asian Pacific Americans (APA) — is accepting
applications for its OCA-AXA Achievement, OCA-UPS Gold Mountain, OCA-Verizon,
and OCA-Verizon College scholarships. The scholarships are valued at $2,000 and
have an application deadline of April 1, 2010.
"We are proud to continue our partnerships with AXA, UPS, and Verizon," said
Ken Lee, OCA national president. "Investing in students’ education will assist
those in financial need and highlight those with academic achievements."
To be eligible for the OCA-AXA Achievement, OCA-UPS Gold Mountain, and OCA-Verizon
scholarships, an applicant must be a current APA high school senior entering
their first year of college, demonstrate financial need, be a permanent resident
or U.S. citizen, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a
4.0 scale).
The OCA-Verizon College scholarship is available to current undergraduates
studying technical majors.
The OCA-UPS Gold Mountain scholarship is intended for APA students who are
the first person in their family to attend an institution of higher education.
Students studying technical majors can apply for the OCA-Verizon scholarship.
The OCA-AXA Achievement scholarship is geared toward students who have dedicated
time to community service and demonstrated leadership ability.
To learn more, or to download an application, visit <www.ocanational.org>,
click "Programs" then "Scholarships."
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From The Asian Reporter, V20, #7 (February 23, 2010), page 11.
JAVA announces Memorial Scholarship
The Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) is accepting applications
for its annual Memorial Scholarship, which will award six $1,500 college
scholarships in 2010.
The scholarship is open to high school graduates entering an accredited
college or university, specialized school, or junior college. Applicants must be
a lineal descendant of a person who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team,
including the 100th Battalion and all other units associated with them during
World War II; related to a member of JAVA; or a Japanese American who has served
or is currently serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 500 words on the topic "What
winning a JAVA scholarship award will mean to me" and present evidence of
admission to an accredited institution offering post-high-school studies or
training.
The deadline to apply is April 21, 2010. To learn more, e-mail <calvinnino@aol.com>
or visit <www.javadc.org>.
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From The Asian Reporter, V20, #3 (January 19, 2010), page 11.
Japanese American Community Scholarships offered
A March 1, 2010 deadline has been announced for applications for the 2010
Japanese American Community Scholarships. The scholarships are sponsored by
Portland-area businesses and organizations.
To be eligible, applicants must live in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington
County, Oregon or Clark County, Washington; must be of Japanese ancestry; and
must have at least one parent or guardian of Japanese ancestry. The student must
also have attended four years of high school (or the equivalent) in the United
States, and either the student or parent must belong to a participating
organization.
Participating organizations include the Buddhist Daihonzan Henjyoji Temple,
Epworth United Methodist Church, Gresham-Troutdale Japanese American Citizens
League (JACL), Japanese Ancestral Society (Nikkei Jinkai), Japanese Women’s
Society (Nikkei Fujinkai), Nichiren Buddhist Temple, Oregon Buddhist Temple,
Oregon Nisei Veterans, Portland JACL, Shokookai, and Veleda.
Some of the eligibility requirements do not apply to the Portland JACL
scholarship.
Scholarships will be awarded at the annual Japanese American Graduation
Banquet, scheduled for Sunday, May 2. To learn more, or to download an
application, visit <www.pdxjacl.org>.
