Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship was established to honor civil rights advocate and attorney, Minoru Yasui, who was one of the four Nisei who challenged the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during WWII. In 1979, Mr. Yasui was appointed chair of the JACL Committee on Redress, in which he traveled extensively around the country advocating for redress and reparations. Preference for this scholarship will be given to students with a strong interest in human rights and civil rights. Fields of study may include sociology, law or education. Every applicant must be an active National JACL member. JACL membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. Applicants must be planning to attend a college or university within the United States. Students deferring enrollment will not qualify for the scholarship program. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, school administrator, employer, coach, or community leader. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Japanese American Citizens League for more information.