Civic Engagement

This is working in conjunction on a partnership between us and A3 (Amplify Asian America)

We are excited and plan to continue to work with our Civic Engagement Partners in updating resources, reminding on deadlines notifying opportunities for folks in our space to join and prosper

What are some important dates I should keep in mind for this year’s elections?
APIAVote has compiled registration deadlines, election dates, early voting periods, and more important information on their website. Visit apiavote.org/how-to-vote/in-your-state to find information tailored to your state.

Why should I check my voter registration?
Even if you’ve voted before, election offices sometimes purge their voter registration lists (deleting people who have moved or who haven’t voted in a long time), and sometimes there may be errors in your registration. This is especially true if you’re a student and you’ve moved frequently. Depending on where you live, you’ll need to update your registration or re-register if you recently changed addresses.

Visit amplifyaa.org/vote to check your voter registration.

Here’s what to look for when checking your voter registration:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Party affiliation, if any

How do I register to vote?
Registering to vote takes an average of two minutes or less to complete. Visit amplifyaa.org/vote to register or to find information on how to do so.

Additional resources from UNAVSA and Amplify Asian America

OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship for Rising College Seniors

The title of this scholarship program calls back to a time when many Asian immigrants looked upon America as a mountain of golden opportunities for themselves and their families. Awardees of the scholarship seek dreams of higher education, which are not only the dreams of the students but also of their parents and extended family. Since its initiation, the OCA-UPS® Gold Mountain Scholarship has provided over 160 scholarships to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) first-gen high school seniors.

Requirements:

👉$2,500 scholarships will be awarded to 4 undergraduate students who will be starting their final year of college/university or community college this fall.
👉 Students must identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and first-gen to be eligible. Applicants DO NOT need to be a U.S. citizen. DACA students or undocumented students must have a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT. Interested students can learn more and apply at www.ocanational.org/gold-mountain-scholarship-for-rising-college-seniors.