The 54th JAA General Scholarship is available now!

05/06/24

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• This is the 54th year since 1971, the Japanese American Association of New York, Inc. has been awarding scholarships to graduating high school students of Japanese descent living in the New York
  tri-state area who are applying to US institutions of higher learning.

  In the past, scholarships have been awarded in the range of $1,000.00 to $15,000.00 and airline tickets to Japan may also be awarded to certain scholarship recipients this year.

  We plan to hold an awards presentation at the Harvard Club on May 31, 2024. Keynote Speaker is Ms. Sayaka Kobayashi, Japan US Education Advocate and Co-Chairs are Mr. Satoshi Kawamura, Co-CEO Nomura Holdings America, and Mr. Satoru Murase, JAA Vice President.

  Requirements:
  • A completed application form with one passport size photo.
  • A double-spaced essay not exceeding 500 words on one of the following topics:
  a) With the turbulent geopolitical times, how can Japanese and Americans cooperate better
  towards a more peaceful world.
  b) The JAA has for over 110 years served the community. How do you think JAA can do
  better and also serve your younger generation?

  • Your latest school transcript AND a copy of SAT or ACT scores.
  • A letter of recommendation from your school counselor or teacher.
  • Membership in JAA. If no one in your family is a member of JAA, a membership form is
  available at www.jaany.org . Please call the JAA office with any questions.
  • You must be attending a four- year college in the United States in the fall of 2024.
  • Scholarship cash awards should be used for tuition or other closely related costs.

  2024 General scholarship application form

  The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 6, 2024, noon

  Submission Instructions:
  Please submit your application through our online form or you can download the PDF and submit to:
  JAA Scholarship Committee
  Japanese American Association of New York, Inc.
  49 West 45th Street, 5th Floor
  New York, NY 10036
  E-mail address: noda@jaany.org or info@jaany.org
  Fax: 212-840-0616

  Applications may be sent via e-mail or fax. However, letters of recommendation and transcripts, if
  sent electronically, must be sent from the issuer (not student applicant) AND the original
  signed/stamped copies submitted by mail.

  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

  All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.
  If you have any questions, please call us at 212-840-6942.
  2024 JAA Scholarship Committee

  JAA RESERVES ALL RIGHTS AND THE SOLE DISCRETION IN THE SELECTION OR CHANGES TO AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDEE SELECTION AND ANY MATTERS RELATING TO THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS