2022 OAA Picnic, Bon Dance, and Scholarship Awards

RSVP IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT

Mailings with RSVP information have been sent to current OAA members.
The public RSVP link will be shared on July 1.

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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OAA 2020 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 14 – December 1, 2020

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

(Cloud illustration from http://illust.okinawa)