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Japanese American high school seniors or community college transfer students who are at least 50% Japanese ancestry, U.S. citizens, Federal Pell Grant recipients, and hold a minimum 3.5 GPA may apply for Kawamoto Family scholarships.
Two $5,000 first-year awards are given annually. Qualifying recipients may receive an optional $3,000 renewal in year two with continued Pell eligibility and a 3.0 college GPA.
Submit the application with FAFSA Submission Summary, transcripts, and materials demonstrating academic achievement and leadership by April 30.
The Kawamoto Family Japanese American Scholarship awards $5,000 (2 winners).
The deadline is April 30, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: High school; Undergraduate; GPA 3.5+; Financial need. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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