Chinese American Citizens Alliance

Since its beginning thousands of high school students across the nation have participated in the Alliance’s National Essay Contest. The essay contest is intended to foster creative thinking and self-expression and encourage an awareness of current local and world events. Top placing finishers receive cash scholarship towards their education endeavors.

This annual contest is open to any student enrolled in senior high school (grades 9-12). No entry fee required. Participants are to compose an essay in English not to exceed 500 words on a contemporary topic concerning the Chinese and Asian American communities. The essay topic is given at the time of the contest.

This year’s contest for the Los Angeles area will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles Lodge. Please fillout the online registration form below to register. Deadline is February 28, 2012.

Application Form available online

The first issue of Alliance Connection - a newsletter from the Grand Lodge is available online. Please go to www.cacanational.org to download.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance Los Angeles and Greater San Gabriel Valley Lodges pleased to award $500 scholarships to 13 qualified local high school graduating seniors. The winners are as follow:

Applications must be postmarked on or before Friday June 17, 2011. For more information and application form, please visit the Foundation website at www.cacafoundation.org.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance Los Angeles and Greater San Gabriel Valley Lodges pleased to announce 2011 Regional High School Scholarships.

Please follow the links below for application form and criteria.

• Application Form
• Application Criteria

Deadline for application is April 16, 2011. For inquiries, please visit our contact page (http://www.cacala.org/contact)