South Asian Studies

1684 JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

Attn: National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415)921-5225
Fax: (415)931-4671
E-mail: jacl@jacl.org
Web Site: http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance for college to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), especially those studying Japanese language or U.S.-Japan relations.

Title of Award: Yoshiko Tanaka Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Foreign languages; General studies/Field of study not specified; International affairs and relations; Japanese studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled or planning to reenter a college, university, trade school, business college, or other institution of higher learning. Applicants must submit a statement describing their current level of involvement in the Japanese American community or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue their involvement in future years. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, and community involvement. Preference is given to applicants planning to study Japanese language, Japanese culture, and/or U.S.-Japan relations. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted to the JACL National Scholarship Program, c/o San Diego JACL Chapter, 1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.