Checked Nov 10, 2026Nationalfirst-genundocumented/DACA
OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors (Fall 2027)
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates (OCA National Center) / UPS
- Amount
- $2,000 each
- Deadline
- Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Number of awards
- 12
Who can apply
Current high school seniors who are first-generation (no parent or guardian holds a bachelor's degree) and will start college in fall 2027.
What you will need
- Short bio (300 words max)
- Transcript (PDF, unofficial accepted)
- 2 short answers (300 words each)
- 1 essay (500 words max)
- Leadership, service and work experience section
- 2 professional references (contact details, not letters)
- SSN or ITIN for DACA or undocumented applicants
Good to know
U.S. citizenship is not required. The award is paid directly to the student and is taxable.