From The Asian Reporter, V21, #06 (March 21, 2011), page 10.
C.A.C.A. offers scholarships
The Portland Lodge of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance has announced
the availability of its 2011 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,
2011.
For complete information and to download an application, visit <www.cacaportland.org>.
Forms can also be requested by calling (503) 221-8773 or e-mailing <scholarship@cacaportland.org>.
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From The Asian Reporter, V21, #04 (February 21, 2011), page 11.
OCA accepting fall 2011 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, and OCA-Verizon
College scholarships. The scholarships are valued at $2,000 and have an
application deadline of Monday, April 4, 2011.
"For over 10 years, OCA has been providing scholarship assistance to those
with financial need, who otherwise may not have the opportunity to attend
college," said Ken Lee, OCA national president. "OCA is proud to be able to
recognize students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to academic
achievement and civil engagement."
To be eligible for the OCA-AXA Achievement and OCA-UPS Gold Mountain
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 third- or
fourth-year 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.
The OCA-AXA Achievement scholarship is geared toward students who have dedicated
time to community service and demonstrated leadership ability.
From The Asian Reporter, V21, #02 (January 17, 2011), page 10.
‘O.H.A.N.A. Foundation offers Kulia I Ka Nu’u Scholarship
Program
The ‘O.H.A.N.A. Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships to be
awarded in May. With funds raised from the foundation’s first annual hula
exhibition, "E Ala E," the organization is able to present its Kulia I Ka Nu’u
Scholarship Program.
The Aloha, Oregon-based nonprofit, along with several local outreach and
nonprofit organizations, focuses on community development and sharing Hawaiian
culture.
"‘Ohana, which means family, has a deep and focused meaning in Hawaiian
culture, and it is through this partnership with local organizations that the
foundation is able to share ‘ohana with the community in pursuit of its mission
to increase awareness of the Hawaiian culture through song, dance, and
language," said ‘O.H.A.N.A. Foundation chairperson Leialoha Ka’ula.
Two $1,000 scholarships and two $500 scholarships will be awarded to
graduating high school seniors enrolling at a two- or four-year accredited
post-secondary institution in the state of Oregon or Hawai’i. The scholarship
application deadline is March 18, 2011. Scholarships will be awarded Wednesday,
May 4.
From The Asian Reporter, V21, #01 (January 3, 2011), page 11.
Asian American Journalists Association accepting scholarship
applications
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), in partnership with the
Council for International Cooperation (CIC), is accepting scholarship
applications from graduating high school seniors. The scholarship is in honor of
writer, lecturer, business executive, and CIC chairperson Anna Chennault.
A graduate of Hong Kong’s Lingnan University, Chennault holds six honorary
degrees in the fields of law, humanities, and business administration. Her
journalism career began in the 1940s, when she served as a war correspondent for
the Central News Agency and as a featured writer for the Hsin Ming Daily News in
China.
Chennault continues to lecture at schools and universities, speaking mainly
about international affairs. She has authored more than 50 books in English and
Chinese, including New York Times bestsellers A Thousand Springs and The
Education of Anna.
The scholarship honoring Chennault includes $3,900 for college tuition as
well as an all-expenses paid trip to the annual AAJA convention, scheduled for
August 10 to 13 in Detroit, Michigan. The winner is also paired with a
professional journalist at the convention to help him or her network.
The application deadline is Monday, February 1, 2011. To learn more, or to
apply, visit <www.aaja.org>.
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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>.
