2025 JAVA Legacy Scholarship Application
2025 JAVA Legacy Scholarships
The Japanese American Veterans Association will award two Legacy Scholarships in the amount of $2000 to two students who are continuing their studies at a four-year college or university. The Kiyoko Tsuboi Taubkin Legacy Scholarship honors a dedicated supporter of JAVA. The COL Jimmie Kanaya Legacy Scholarship honors a three-war veteran.
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Please fill out all fields completely. Note: fields marked with * are required. You may type "n/a" or "none" if appropriate. You may review, save, or print this application. Be sure to click on the "Submit" button when you have completed this application.
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Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria. Please place an "x" to indicate that you meet both criteria listed below.
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I have completed at least one year in an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year college or university, AND
I will be continuing my studies in an undergraduate program at a 4-year college or university in the summer or fall of 2025.
Eligibility: Applicants also must meet the following criteria. Please place an "x" beside the criteria you meet:
I am a direct, lineal descendant* of a Nisei military service member of World War II who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Military Intelligence Service, the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion, or other U.S. military unit to include the Women's Army Corps or Army Nurses Corps. OR
I am a collateral descendant * of a Nisei military service member of World War II in the units described previously. A collateral descendant is an applicant whose direct ancestor was a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece of a World War II Nisei military service member OR
I am a current member of JAVA (https://java-us.org/) whose membership began prior to April 1, 2023. OR
I am a child of a current JAVA member+. My parent or guardian is a JAVA member whose membership began prior to April 1, 2023.
For direct, lineal descendants or collateral descendants, please indicate the name of the WW II Nisei service member to whom the applicant is related; include the name of the military unit and years of service, and state the WW II military service member's relationship to the applicant. (please enter "n/a" or "none" if a field does not apply to you)
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Attach or send your essay of no more than 500 words in 12-point font : Keeping in mind that we are honoring the legacy of our Nisei veterans and leaders, select one of these two topics: "What will I do to make my community a better place?" - or - "Describe a challenge that you have faced and how you responded to that challenge".
Attach or send an official copy of your most recent college/university transcript (showing 2+ semesters of coursework)
If your college transcript covers 1 semester or less, please attach or send an official copy of your high school transcript (2023-2024)
Attach or send a recent photo with your name (.jpg format)
Attach or send a list of your volunteer/community service activities, extracurricular activities, work experiences, and/or leadership positions held within the last two years (2023-2025).
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I acknowledge that I have completed this Scholarship application form to apply for the 2025 JAVA Legacy Scholarship under the Japanese American Veterans Association's Scholarship Program.
I acknowledge that all of the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and all the documents submitted in support of this application are originals or true copies of the originals.
By virtue of my submission of this application, I acknowledge and consent to all of the policies, procedures and rules that JAVA has published on its website governing its Scholarship Program, including the use of information on my application and materials submitted, as well as my photograph for publicizing the Scholarship Program and the awards made.
I am aware that my completed application, with supporting documentation, must be electronically submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2025, in order for it to be considered for a 2025 JAVA Legacy Scholarship. Applications not received by that date, or that fail to meet the submission requirements, will NOT be considered.
If I send any documentation via email to javascholarship222@gmail.com, I will note "2025 JAVA Legacy Scholarship" and my name in the subject line.
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