OCA-NJ Chapter Essay Scholarships

OCA-New Jersey hands out six separate essay scholarships each year, from the $1,000 Willie Lau Memorial Scholarship up to the $3,500 Virginia L. Ng Founder's Scholarship. Applicants write a two-page essay on their educational journey and identity as an Asian American student. A letter of recommendation, an official transcript, and parental consent are required, and there's no OCA membership needed to apply.

Eligibility

DemographicsApplicant must be of Asian American descent and a full-time New Jersey resident; no OCA membership required to apply.

Applying

Six separate named awards: Willie Lau Memorial $1,000; Edwin & Aurora Len Memorial $1,500; Dr. Ferdinand John Gajewski Jr. Memorial $2,000; Linda Lee Memorial $2,500; Robert E. Wone Memorial $3,000; Virginia L. Ng Founder's $3,500.