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CWO4 Mitsugi Murakami Kasai (Ret) Memorial Scholarship

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deadline Due: March 2, 2027
pencil No essay
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

CWO4 Mitsugi Murakami Kasai (Ret) Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The CWO4 Mitsugi Murakami Kasai (Ret) Memorial Scholarship was established by the estate of Mitsugi Murakami Kasai, aka "Casey," who was a dedicated and loyal soldier. An Army veteran, Mr. Kasai was a passionate crusader for the military, veterans and the Nikkei community. The scholarship will be awarded to entering freshmen. Entering freshman applicants must be high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to attend college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the United States in the Fall of 2026. Students deferring enrollment will not qualify for the 2026 scholarship program. Every applicant must be an active National JACL member. JACL membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. Applicants must hold an Individual or Student/Youth Membership. A Couple/Family membership by a parent will not meet this requirement. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Japanese American Citizens League for more information.