Aiko Susanna Tashiro Hiratsuka Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is being offered by Aiko Susanna Tashiro Hiratsuka Memorial Scholarship. Learn more about the scholarship and the requirements below!
Amount available
Open Date
Dec 6, 2025
Application deadline
Mar 3, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA:
- Education level: Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
- Application form required: Yes
- Drivers license required: No
- Financial analysis required: No
- Test scores required: No
- Transcript required: Yes
- Essay required: Yes
- Recommendation required: Yes
- Community Service: Yes
- Graduate: Yes
- Photograph required: Yes
- Resume required: Yes
- Special Requirements: Yes
About Scholarship
The Aiko Susanna Tashiro Hiratsuka Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of noted pianist Aiko Hiratsuka. This scholarship is awarded to a student studying in the performing arts. Professional artists are not eligible to apply for this award. This scholarship will be awarded to entering freshman, undergraduate, and graduate students. Entering freshman applicants must be high school seniors. 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, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning 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. Applicants must also submit a recording of them performing. This can be as a file upload or a web link to YouTube or another site. Applicants must also list all honors they have received. The deadline for entering freshman students is March 1, 2024; and the deadline for undergraduate and graduate students is April 1, 2024. There are different application links for entering freshman, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Japanese American Citizens League for more information.
Offered by: Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
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