Apply for the 2026 JAA Scholarship by 5/4/26

https://jaany.org/jaa-scholarship-application/

For graduating high school students of Japanese heritage JAANY has been awarding scholarships to since 1971. The APPLICANTS must live in the New York tri-state area and apply to U.S. institutions of higher learning. SEE BELOW FOR REQUIREMENTS. We have awarded more than 400 scholarships to high school seniors IN THE PAST

In the past, scholarships have been awarded in the range of $1,000.00 to $12,000.00 and airline tickets to Japan may also be awarded to certain scholarship recipients this year.

There will be an awards presentation at the Harvard Club on May 27, 2026.
Keynote Speaker is Dr. Joshua W. Walker, President and CEO of Japan Society and Co-Chairs are Mr. Hiroshi Kawano, Executive Chairman of the Board, MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation, and Mr. Satoru Murase, JAA Vice President.

Requirements:

• A completed application form with one passport size photo.
• A double-spaced essay not exceeding 500 words on one of the following topics:
  a) With the turbulent geopolitical times, how can Japanese and Americans cooperate better towards a more peaceful world.
  b) The JAA has served the community for over 120 years. How do you think JAA can do better and serve your younger generation?
• Your latest school transcript AND a copy of SAT or ACT scores.
• A letter of recommendation from your school counselor or teacher.
• Membership in 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 with any questions.
• You must be attending a four- year college in the United States in the fall of 2026.
• Scholarship cash awards should be used for tuition or other closely related costs.

The deadline for applications is Monday, May 4, 2026, noon

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your application through our online form or you can download the Word file and email it to info@jaany.org or noda@jaany.org , or postal mail to the address below.

JAA Scholarship Committee
Japanese American Association of New York, Inc.

49 West 45th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10036
E-mail address: noda@jaany.org or info@jaany.org

Applications may be sent via e-mail or postal mail. However, letters of recommendation and transcripts, if sent electronically, must be sent from the issuer (not student applicant) AND the original signed/stamped copies submitted by mail.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.
If you have any questions, please call us at 212-840-6942.

https://jaany.org/jaa-scholarship-application/