Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: March 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The JACL offers various scholarships to support Japanese American students pursuing higher education, promoting community involvement and cultural preservation.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: asian
- Must be a JACL member or have a parent who is a JACL member
- of Japanese American ancestry
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of JACL membership
Timeline
Applications open in December/January and close in March. Notifications in late summer.
Tips
Emphasize your connection to the Japanese American community and how you plan to contribute to its legacy. JACL membership is often a prerequisite.