Scholarships
In line with past generations of Japanese Americans, the JACL recognizes
education as a key to greater opportunities for its members. Annually, both
local and national scholarships are available to qualified students. Local
scholarships are sponsored by the chapter, while the national scholarships are
awarded through the National headquarters. The National Scholarship and Awards
Program offer scholarships to students at the entering freshman, undergraduate,
graduate, and law level, while those for financial need and creative &
performing arts are available as well. All scholarships are one-time awards.
Annual Scholarships available from the Diablo Valley Chapter of the
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
1. Diablo Valley Chapter Scholarship
Applicant must be a Senior attending a high school in Contra Costa
County who will be
enrolling in a 4 year college or university or who will be attending a
community college undertaking no less than 12 units commencing the Fall term of
the present year. Applicant and/or parent(s) must be dues paid member(s) of the
Diablo Valley Chapter. If applicant intends to apply for a National JACL
scholarship, he/she must be a dues paid member.
Due date: March 1
Application (Word)
For further information, please address all inquiries to:
Diablo Valley Chapter JACL
Chapter Scholarship Chairman
3212 Veracruz Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
or email: cknitta1@aol.com
2. National JACL Scholarship Program
For details and application forms, please write to:
National JACL Headquarters
National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Enclose a self-addressed stamped #10 envelope or contact the Chapter
National JACL Scholarship Chairperson.
Scholarship information and application can also be obtained through the
National website: jacl.org
3. Dr. Yoshiye Togasaki Endowment Scholarship
Applicant must be a student planning a career in health services. Must be a
resident of Contra Costa County
or Alameda County. Must be a full-time student
(enrolled for 12 semester units or equivalent) in a 4 year college or university
in the Bay area or the University of California at Davis for the Fall term of
the present year. Must have grade B average or above. Official transcripts are
required. Must demonstrate leadership and involvement in community services and
school activities.
Dr. Togasaki's Bio
Information and application forms may be obtained from the Dr. Togasaki
Scholarship Chairperson.
Due date: May 15
Amount of award: $1,000.00
Application (PDF)
For further information, please address all inquiries to:
Diablo Valley Chapter JACL
Dr. Togasaki Scholarship Chairperson
P.O Box 5386
Walnut Creek, Ca. 94596
