OAA High School Scholarship 2023

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.

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2023 New Year’s Party

We invite members, family, and friends to ring in the Year of the Rabbit at our annual New Year’s Party! Set for January 15th (Sunday), 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the Carson Community Center, this will be our first in-person New Year’s celebration after a two-year hiatus.

RESERVATION REQUIRED

Deadline/Postmarked: January 3, 2023

Discounted tickets are available for children and middle/high school students

ORDER FORM (PDF)

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

https://forms.gle/5Z2BrGvpUz3VboKB6

(Service hours available for students)

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Enjoy an afternoon of traditional Okinawan music and dance, crowd favorites Ryūkyūkoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles Branch, and special guest performers. This event is unique in that it features a classical music and dance ensemble performing songs that date back to the Ryūkyū Kingdom era.

The raffle drawing includes great prizes such as a roundtrip ticket to Japan donated by Uyehara Travel, a 43″ Toshiba Smart TV donated by Kamiya Insurance Agency, $300 sponsored by the OAA, gift cards, and more. Raffle tickets are only $2 each and can be purchased through the OAA office before January 3rd or at the event. Event attendance is not required to win prizes!

Another staple of the OAA New Year’s Party is the silent auction. This year’s will differ from previous years as it will include an online component where participants can start bidding from January 8th and place their proxy bid (maximum bid amount) on the morning of the event (32auctions.com/oaanyp23). During the height of the pandemic, online auctions became a new fundraising tool for the organization.

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January 15, 2023 (Sunday) • 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

IN PERSON @ the Carson Community Center!

801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA 90745

１月１５日 (日) • 午前１１時〜午後３：３０

カーソン•コミュニティー•センターで直接！

１月３日まで予約が必要

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OAA Annual High School Scholarship 2022

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.

 

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OAA 2021 Fundraiser

KUKURU SUMITI:
SOCIALLY DISTANT BUT HEARTS CONNECTED
北米沖縄県人会の募金活動

A fundraising campaign benefitting
the Okinawa Association of America (OAA)
in Gardena, California
November 20 – 30, 2021

 Click on a link below to learn more:
ABOUT  RAFFLE PRIZES  ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
VIRTUAL BINGO BOOK SALE DONATE / GIVING TUESDAY

OAA Annual High School Scholarship 2021

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 MAY 28, 2021 OR postmarked* by MAY 28, 2021

* 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 2021) of Southern California who will attend college in the 2021 – 2022 academic year
• 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 (family recommendations will not be accepted)
• 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 May 28, 2021 OR hand-delivered to the OAA office by 4.p.m. on May 28, 2021

Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the OAA Annual Picnic on Sunday, July 25, 2021 when scholarship awards presentation will take place virtually. Recipients are asked to participate in this event live, if possible.

 

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