Due Apr 30, 2027

Kawamoto Family Japanese American Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000
2 winners

Eligibility

Education level
High school

About this scholarship

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.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • FAFSA Submission Summary showing Federal Pell Grant eligibility
  • Academic transcripts showing cumulative GPA
  • Proof of Federal Pell Grant eligibility through FAFSA
  • Academic transcripts showing cumulative GPA
  • Submit application materials demonstrating academic achievement and leadership.
  • An essay explaining special circumstances is requested if GPA is below 3.5.