Scholarships
The Ong Ko Met Benevolent Association of Sacramento is proud to announce the February 1, 2025 dissemination of the OKM Scholarship Application for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
Ong Ko Met Benevolent Association of Sacramento (OKMBAS) supports and advances the awareness of Asian-American concerns and issues through education and outreach. Scholarships to be awarded based on the availability of funds to students continuing their college education in 2025-2026 academic year.
Application Deadline Date by E-Mail or by U.S. Mail – JUNE 21, 2025
PROGRAM GOALS
Selection of Scholarship Recipients
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.
OKMBAS is offering two types of scholarships.
Three OKMBAS General Scholarships: Two at $500.00 each and one at $1,000.00.
Three OKMBAS Specific Scholarships: One at $500 and two at $1,000 each.
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
- Submit a completed OKMBAS Scholarship Application by E-Mail to scholarships@okmsac.org or by U.S. Mail by June 21, 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, Skype, or FaceTime from June 22, 2025 to June 29, 2025
SECTION II. Selection of Scholarship Recipients
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by JULY 4, 2025.
