Essay Topic:
What does it mean to be Asian-American? Describe a personal experience that gave you the feeling of greatest achievement or satisfaction because of the challenges you met as an Asian American.
What does it mean to be Asian-American? Describe a personal experience that gave you the feeling of greatest achievement or satisfaction because of the challenges you met as an Asian American.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be of Asian-American descent.
- Applicant must reside in the state of New Jersey.
- Applicant must be a college-bound high school senior.
Essay Criteria:
- Essay is to be two (2) pages, doubled spaced, with 1 inch margins. (450-500 words)
- Five (5) copies of the essay must be submitted with the Essay Application.
- Individuals will be judged on the criteria of essay.
Judging Criteria:
- Theme and Content 50% – relevance and insight into the essay topic, validity of ideas
and thoroughness of presentation; - Organization and Development 15% – clear and logical development of essay;
- Grammar and Mechanics 15%;
- Style 10% – effectiveness and flow of writing; and
- Community Service and Extracurricular Activities 10%.
- Application must be legible.
Submitting Procedures and Deadline:
- All essays must be postmarked by April 30, 2010.
Download the 2010 OCA Essay Scholarship Application
Application and essay with all requirements are to be mailed to:
OCA – NJ Chapter
Essay Scholarship Program
Linda Lee, Education Committee (973) 239-1985 LL16meadow@yahoo.com
16 Meadow Lane
Verona, NJ 07044
Awards:
- Scholarships will be awarded at the OCA-NJ Asian American Heritage Luncheon to
be held on May 22, 2010 at Noodle Chu Restaurant, Parsippany NJ. Awards are up to
$1000. - NOTE: Do not put your name on the essay. Be sure your e-mail address is on the upper right
hand corner of each page.
