Shigeru "Shig" Nakahira Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/15/2023

Closes: 4/1/2024

Shigeru "Shig" Nakahira Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL).

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled at a college, university, trade school, business college, or other institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit information on their involvement in JACL and a 2page essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to Japanese Americans.

Selection is based on that essay, academic history, JACL involvement, school activities, work history, scholastic honors, and community involvement.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Location

Country: US

Affiliations

Japanese American Citizens League

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