SECTION I. Applicant Eligibility and Requirements
All student applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of the greater Sacramento region
• Be enrolled as a Full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
• Possess a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00
• Participate in Asian-American community social or cultural issues and activities
• OKM to receive a completed OKMBAS Scholarship Application by E-Mail to scholarships@okmsac.org or by U.S. Mail by June 28, 2025.  A Late or Incomplete Application will not be accepted
• Submit two letters of recommendation from two non-related individuals
• Submit official college or university transcripts
• Semi-Finalists shall be available for a personal interview via Zoom or Skype from June 28, 2025 to June 30, 2025

SECTION II. Selection of Scholarship Recipients
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by JULY 4, 2025.

ONG KO MET BENEVOLENT ASSN 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM                   Application Deadline Date by E-Mail or by U.S. Mail  – June 28, 2025.

 PROGRAM GOALS                                                                                                                              Selection of Scholarship Recipients

Ong Ko Met Benevolent Association of Sacramento (OKMBAS) supports and advances the awareness of Asian-American concerns and issues through education and outreach,    The scholarship program is intended to further support our goals.

OKMBAS does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national and ethnic origin or disability. In support of OKMBAS’s mission and goals, we encourage applicants of Chinese ancestry.

The Education Scholarships will be awarded based on the availability of funds to students who will be continuing their college education during the 2025-2026 academic year.

OKMBAS is offering two types of scholarships.                                                                                                Two OKMBAS General Scholarships:  Two at $500.00 each.                                                                          Two OKMBAS Specific Scholarships: One at $500 and one at $750.

 Please check which scholarship you are applying for.                                                                                             ( ___ )  OKMBAS General Scholarship (Open to anyone meeting SECTION I. below)

 ( ___ )  OKMBAS Specific Scholarship (Available only to OKM members and direct descendants of OKM  members residing in the greater Sacramento region.

 SECTION I.  Applicant Eligibility and Requirements

All student applicants must meet the following criteria:                                                                                           A resident of or related to individuals residing in the greater Sacramento region

• Enrolled as a Full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
• Possess a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00
• Participate in Asian-American community social or cultural issues and activities
• Submit a completed OKMBAS Scholarship Application by June 28, 2025 by U.S. Postal Service Mail            or by E-Mail to :  scholarships@okmsac.org        

• Submit two letters of recommendation from two non-related individuals
• Submit official college or university transcripts
• Semi-Finalists shall be available for a personal interview via Zoom or Skype from June 28, 2025 through July 3, 2025
  

 

SECTION
II.  Selection of Scholarship Recipients

Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by July 4, 2025.

 

GENERAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name:
	Last	First		Middle Initial
Driver’s License (ST, #)
Current Home Address:
Primary Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
Mailing Address  (If different from Home):
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College or University:		City/ST:
Degree Sought:				Major/Minor:
Current Class Year:			Overall GPA:	Expected Graduation Date:

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Provide a written statement not to exceed 2 standard letter-sized pages.  Be sure your name and the name of
your college/university appear at the top of each page.

Please use Times New Roman or Arial font, 12-points in size throughout.

Address each of the following:

·   Your participation in Asian-American community social and/or cultural issues and or activities

·   Your Academic and non-academic awards and accomplishments

·    Include dates and positions of leadership you held and your primary responsibilities 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION                                                                                                     Please submit two letters of recommendation written within the last six (6) months by non-related individuals. 

The letters must clearly refer to you by name and provide comments that describe your character and abilities. The name, occupation, and contact information for each author must also appear on the letters.

 CERTIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                               I understand that late or incomplete applications will not be considered. My ability to accurately follow instructions will be considered during the selection process.

• I certify that I am currently enrolled as a Full-time undergraduate or graduate college student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.
• If awarded a OKMBAS Scholarship, I hereby authorize OKMBAS to use the information on my application for publicity or public relations purposes.
• I certify that all of my information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I will forfeit my award if any information that I provide is found to be deliberately false, inaccurate, or misleading.

 

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Name of Applicant (please print)                Signature                                 Date

 

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Original signed application form
• Official College or University transcripts
• Your Personal Statement
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Attach recent portrait photograph (300 dpi)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       All materials, including transcripts must be e-mailed to scholarships@okmsac.org  or sent               by U.S Mail to the following address:

ONG KO MET BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION                                                                                           Attn: OKM-BAS Scholarship Program Committee                                                                                           427 J Street   Sacramento, CA 95814

 APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must be received or postmarked by Saturday, June 28, 2025.   An incomplete application will not be considered.

 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION DEADLINE

All other items in the Application Checklist must be received Saturday, June 28, 2025.

 

Thank you for your interest in the OKMBAS Scholarship.