Application due March 30 for Japanese Cultural Society of Maui Scholarship : Maui Now
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March 26, 2024, 3:14 PM HST
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui (JCSM) is accepting applications for its annual scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors with a record of involvement in promoting and perpetuating Japanese culture and/or language.
The deadline of March 30, 2024 is closely approaching. Those interested in applying may find the application form and submission instructions at https://jcsmaui.org/scholarship.
JCSM will award $1,000 scholarship/s and one recipient of the Asa Ellison Memorial Scholarship Award for an applicant who in addition has shown grit in learning and in the perpetuation of the Japanese language – at $1,500. More awards may be given depending on funding. The deadline to apply for the 2024 Scholarship Program is March 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. No extensions.
Previous awardees
2023 Winners
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui is honored three outstanding scholarship recipients in 2023:
- Asa Ellison Memorial Scholarship ($1,500): Kaitlin Kitagawa, King Kekaulike High School
- Japanese Cultural Society scholarship (1,000): Jaimee Yokoyama, King Kekaulike High School
- Japanese Cultural Society scholarship (1,000): Taylie Teraoka, H.P. Baldwin High School
2022 Winners
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui awarded two scholarships to outstanding students in 2022.
- Asa Ellison Memorial Scholarship ($1,500): Teisha Nishimitsu, King Kekaulike High School
- Japanese Cultural Society scholarship (1,000): Payten Shimizu, H.P. Baldwin High School
2021 Winners
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui awarded four scholarships to high school students who perpetuated the Japanese culture and language in 2021.
- Asa Ellison Memorial Scholarship ($1,750): Leilah V. Eusebio, King Kekaulike High School
- Japanese Cultural Society scholarship (1,000): Elise Aquinde, Maui High School
- Japanese Cultural Society scholarship (1,000): Teige-Anna Barcoma Suyat, Maui High School
- Japanese Cultural Society scholarship (1,000): Cassidy Hanano, Kamehameha Schools Maui
Application details
Visit the application form for full instructions. For questions, contact Scholarship Chair Brian Nagami at [email protected].
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of the island of Maui during the senior year.
- The applicant must be a graduate of the class of 2024 from a high school on Maui.
- The applicant must complete the Scholarship Program Application Form and submit all the requirements by the deadline.
Criteria:
- 50 points – ESSAY. Interest, desire and explanation in perpetuating Japanese culture based on the application questions.
- 30 points – INVOLVEMENT in Japanese culture promotion such as extracurricular events in school or community activities.
- 10 points – RECOMMENDATION. At least 1 letter of recommendation from a non-relative explaining the applicant’s character and potential.
- 10 points – FINANCIAL NEED.
Submission:
Applicants may choose between two ways to submit an application:
- By email to [email protected], must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 30, 2024
- Regular mail to JCSM Scholarship Committee at P.O. Box 5090, Kahului, HI 96733 postmarked by March 30, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Checklist:
- Completed and signed Application Form
- Copy of official High School Transcript or proof of graduation (photo/scan is OK)
- Applicant Profile Photo (selfie OK)
- Recommendation letter (signed and dated)
- (Optional) Supporting photos of no more than five
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Source: Maui News