Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: April 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
JAMsj provides scholarships to Japanese American students in the San Jose Bay Area who are dedicated to preserving and promoting Japanese American history and culture.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.8+
- Demographic: asian
- Must be of Japanese American descent
- reside in the greater San Jose Bay Area
- demonstrate interest in Japanese American history/culture
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay on Japanese American history
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in February and close in April. Notifications in May.
Tips
Show a deep understanding and passion for Japanese American history, particularly in the context of the Bay Area, in your essay.