2009 General Scholarship Guidelines
Since 1971, The Japanese American Association of New York, Inc. has awarded scholarships to graduating high school students of Japanese descent living in the tri-state area who are applying to United States institutions of higher learning. The scholarships to be awarded this year generally range from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 in addition to two Japan Airlines round-trip tickets between New York and Japan.
The JAA Scholarship Committee will review the applications, and the awards will be presented at the Annual Scholarship Dinner which is scheduled to be held on May 29, 2009 at the Harvard Club in Manhattan.
Download Scholarship Application Form :
Requirements :
- A completed application form with one passport size photo.
- A double-spaced 400-500 word essay on the following topic:
If you were in a position of authority, what specific actions would you take to deal with the current economic crisis to help the Japanese American community, and the general community as a whole?
- Your latest school transcript AND a copy of SAT or ACT scores.
- A letter of recommendation from your school counselor or teacher.
- Membership to 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 for any questions.
- You must attend United States college in the fall of 2009.
Submission Instructions :
Applications should be sent to:
JAA Scholarship Committee
Japanese American Association of New York, Inc.
15 West 44th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Applications sent via FAX or e-mail will not be accepted.
Incomplete Applications will not be reviewed.
All Applicants will be notified of the action taken on his or her application.
If you have any questions, please call us at 212-840-6942.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 10, 2009
JAA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Satoru Murase, Chairman
