Kenjinkai

2023 Okinawa Craft Fair

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April 29, 2023 (Saturday) • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
OAA Center Parking Lot
16500 South Western Avenue, Gardena, California 90247
Streetside parking only, pets not allowed

沖縄県人会クラフト•フェア
２０２３年４月２９日（土曜日）、午前９時〜午後２時
沖縄県人会会館の駐車場
路上駐車のみ、ペットは禁止

 沖縄のテーマにした手作り品物！
オリジナルアート、クラフト、ギフトなど！

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OAA High School Scholarship 2023

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OAA ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FORM:
Please fill out our interest form and
we will email the application to you!

DEADLINE:
Hand-delivered to the OAA office by 4 p.m.
on JUNE 2, 2023 OR postmarked* by JUNE 2, 2023

* If mailing the documents, it is the responsibility of the applicant to inform the OAA office about submission and follow-up to confirm delivery.

Every year, the Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA) recognizes and rewards graduating high school seniors of Okinawan descent. The selection process will be based on the student’s academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, community contributions, transcript, essays, letters of recommendation, financial need and special consideration for community hours at the OAA.


ELIGIBILITY:

  • Graduating high school seniors (class of 2023) of Southern California* who will attend college in the 2023 – 2024 academic year (* with exception given to members outside of the area who actively participate with OAA)
  • Children of Okinawan ancestry
  • Children of parent(s) who are current 2023 members of the OAA
  • Students with a GPA of 3.0 and above

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, mentor or counselor on official letterhead with person’s title and signature (family recommendations will not be accepted; points may be deducted for missing letterhead, signature, etc.)
  • Two (2) essays
  • Transcripts
  • Application must be typed, printed out, and signed (handwritten applications will not be accepted)
  • All required documents must be postmarked by June 2, 2023 OR hand-delivered to the OAA office by 4.p.m. on June 2, 2023


Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the OAA Annual Picnic in July 2023 (subject to change) when scholarship awards presentation will take place virtually or in person. Recipients are asked to participate in this event live, if possible.

OAA Annual High School Scholarship 2022

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OAA ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FORM:
Please contact the OAA office
oaamensore@gmail.com, (310) 532-1929

DEADLINE:
Hand-delivered to the OAA office by 4 p.m.
on JUNE 3, 2022 OR postmarked* by JUNE 3, 2022

* If mailing the documents, it is the responsibility of the applicant to inform the OAA office about submission and follow-up to confirm delivery.

Every year, the Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA) recognizes and rewards graduating high school seniors of Okinawan descent. The selection process will be based on the student’s academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, community contributions, transcript, essays, letters of recommendation, financial need and special consideration for community hours at the OAA.


ELIGIBILITY:

  • Graduating high school seniors (class of 2022) of Southern California* who will attend college in the 2022 – 2023 academic year (* with exception given to members outside of the area who actively participate with OAA)
  • Children of Okinawan ancestry
  • Children of parent(s) who are current 2021 members of the OAA
  • Students with a GPA of 3.0 and above

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, mentor or counselor on official letterhead with person’s title and signature (family recommendations will not be accepted; points may be deducted for missing letterhead, signature, etc.)
  • Two (2) essays
  • Transcripts
  • Application must be typed, printed out, and signed (handwritten applications will not be accepted)
  • All required documents must be postmarked by June 3, 2022 OR hand-delivered to the OAA office by 4.p.m. on June 3, 2022


Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the OAA Annual Picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2022 (subject to change) when scholarship awards presentation will take place virtually or in person. Recipients are asked to participate in this event live, if possible.