One scholar will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

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S.Y & S.F. Fung Public Service Scholarship
It is important for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to be represented at all levels of government, to be involved in the political process, advocacy, and public service, in order to meet our communities’ needs and make our voices heard. The S.Y. & S.F. Fung Public Service Scholarship Fund aims to support this work by awarding financial aid to students pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Administration (or similar degree) and who intend to pursue a career in public service. In 2023, one scholar will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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Eligibility Requirements
* Scholars must identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI).
* Scholars must have an acceptance letter from a Masters of Public Administration program (or similar program) and intend to pursue, or are currently pursuing, this degree in 2023.
* Scholars must not be a child or dependent of:
+ an OCA National staff,
+ an OCA Executive Council member,
+ or OCA Business Advisory Council.

Application Requirements
* Headshot
+ This should be a professional photo of yourself. This photo will be used on our website and promotional materials if you are selected to be a scholarship winner.
* Short Bio (in PDF format, 300 words max)
+ This should include your background, identity, school, major/minor, work/experience, interests, etc. This info will be used on our website if you are selected. If you’d like to see examples of what this short bio should look like, please refer to our previous scholars page ([link removed]) .
* Academic Transcript (in PDF format; unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
+ If you have not started your masters program yet, please provide your undergraduate transcript with grades and GPA. If you have started your masters program already, you should provide the transcript with grades and GPA for your most recent completed term.
* Resume (in PDF format)
+ One page front and back, i.e. two single-sided pages.
* Letter of Recommendation (in PDF format)
+ This letter must not be from a friend or family member.
* Essay Response (in PDF format)
+ Essay Prompt: Why is it important for more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to be involved in public service? (500 words max)
* Short Answer Response (in PDF format)
+ Short Answer Prompt: What is your career goal after graduating from your masters program? (300 words max)
* Masters of Public Administration Acceptance Letter (in PDF format)

ICYMI: OCA Creative Arts Scholarship
In celebration of OCA’s 50th anniversary, up to four (4) individuals will be awarded a full-ride scholarship to the upcoming OCA National Convention ([link removed]) taking place in Washington, D.C. on July 12 to 16, 2023. A full-ride includes convention registration, airfare, and lodging.

This scholarship is exclusive to those who’ve participated in OCA National’s youth programs between 2019 and 2023. Youth programs include the OCA National Internship Program, OCA National scholarships, APIA-U: Leadership, and APA Y-Advocate. Those who’ve contributed to the DAY x OCA special edition of IMAGE Magazine ([link removed]) are also eligible for this scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit an original piece of creative work, such as illustrations, paintings, poetry, essays, etc. that OCA may publish in the next issue of OCA’s in-house magazine, IMAGE. OCA members will be voting to determine the winners of this scholarship.

The deadline to apply is May 5, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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Eligibility Requirements
* Applicants must have participated in an OCA National youth program between 2019 and 2023. A youth program includes an OCA National internship, scholarship, APIA-U: Leadership training, or APA Y-Advocate training. Those who’ve contributed to the DAY x OCA special edition of IMAGE Magazine are also eligible for this scholarship.
* Applicants must identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI).
* Applicants must be 25 years old or younger as of July 12, 2023.
* Applicants must not be a child or dependent of:
+ An OCA National staff member,
+ An OCA Executive Council member,
+ Or an OCA Business Advisory Council member.

Application Requirements
* Headshot
* Short Bio (300 words max)
* A Creative Work that answers one of the following prompts (you can draw from the OCA program(s) you’ve attended):
+ What is one thing you learned about your AAPI identity (or history) ?
+ Tell us about an issue you used to feel helpless about but now feel ready to advocate for .
+ Tell us about a new issue you have become an advocate about.
+ Why is civic engagement important?
* Artist's Statement (300 words max)
+ This is your written description of your work to help viewers (and voters) understand it.

Disclaimer: by submitting your work to this scholarship you give OCA permission to publish your work in a future issue of IMAGE Magazine even if you do not win this scholarship. You will still retain full ownership of the rights to your work. IMAGE Magazine is free and OCA does not profit from it.

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