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Scholarship Information and Availability *** All 2005 Scholarship Deadlines have passed *** Updated May 24, 2005
There are many scholarships available to graduating High School seniors and to continuing college and trade school students. Many scholarships go unawarded simply because no one applies for them. There are several scholarship opportunities noted on this page (see index at left), but this is certainly not an exhaustive list.
BCA Federation of Dharma School
Teachers' League (For official application see Mr. Jones, Mrs. Ichinaga or go to the Church Office) *** 2005 Deadline has passed *** Eligibility: Must be a member of one or more of the following organizations for at least 2 years: WYBL, Sr. YBA or Jr. YBA. Must be a high school graduate or graduating senior (2005) and be planning to go on to higher education. You will need to provide the following with your application: * List if Scholastic honors and scholarships 7 New Scholarships Available from 3 Benefactors. Applications are now available for three scholarship programs: (1) Ed Kawazoe & Helen Tao Memorial Fund, (2) Ed Iwasaki Memorial Fund and (3) Japanese American Community Resource Organization of Silicon Valley (JACROSV) Scholarship. Click here for the Application Form 2005 graduating high school seniors may apply for: Ed Kawazoe and Helen Tao Memorial Fund *** 2005 Deadline has passed *** The Ed Kawazoe & Helen Tao Memorial Fund which is awarding three $1000 scholarships **** Application Deadline: May 20, 2005 **** The Ed Iwasaki Memorial Fund which is awarding two $500 scholarships JACROSV which is awarding one $500 scholarship
Community College Students!! Community college students who have been enrolled by Fall 2004 may apply for: The Ed Kawazoe & Helen Tao Memorial Fund which is awarding one $1000 scholarship (application deadline: May 6, 2005)
For More Information: Application Forms Forms may be downloaded at: www.svapadc.org For further information Barry Tao 650 852 6201 Kris Akao 408 288 5222 Recipients Receptions Ed Kawazoe & Helen Tao Scholarship Brunch
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Scholarships *** 2005 Deadline has passed *** * San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Scholarship These scholarships are offered to San Jose Betsuin graduating seniors whose families are current members of the San Jose Betsuin for a minimum of one year. Use the application above to apply for any and all of the following 7 scholarships. Applications must be received by 5:00pm Thursday March 31, 2005. Cover Letter (Word doc) and Application (Word doc) San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Scholarship The San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Scholarship is offered to outstanding graduating high school seniors. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of SJ Temple participation, academic achievement, participation in school, community activities and work experience. Ray and Lucy Matsumoto Scholarship Ray and Lucy Matsumoto have established a Betsuin Scholarship to honor a graduating senior who is planning on entering school as a business major. This high school senior would reflect the changing challenges that face the high school senior in today's environment. With this scholarship, the Matsumoto's hope to promote the importance of a business education. James Takeo Hashimoto Memorial Scholarship The Hashimoto family has established a scholarship to be awarded to a graduating high school senior in memory of the late James Takeo Hashimoto, an active supporter of the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin. The recipient of this award is a Buddhist youth who subscribes to the Bodhisatva ideal and who actively participates in San Jose Bestuin sponsored youth programs. San Jose Buddhist Church Adult Buddhist Association (ABA) Scholarship The San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Adult Buddhist Association, in recognition, of the value of education and especially for the young people of our Sangha, have established this scholarship. The graduating high school senior has attained academic achievements, in addition to their support of Temple and community activities. Masato and Chieno Kumada Memorial Scholarship The family of Masato and Chieno Kumada has endowed an annual scholarship in memory of their parents who believed in the importance of education. The family hopes this scholarship will provide some assistance and encouragement to a graduating high school senior in their pursuit of a higher education. The recipient is recognized for their academic achievement and participation in temple activities. Phil Matsumura Memorial Scholarship The family of Phil Matsumura established this scholarship in order to recognize the academic achievements of an outstanding Betsuin Jr. YBA member. The student awarded this scholarship has shown a commitment to the values of the Buddhadharma and academic excellence. Ben and Kimie Sanematsu Memorial Scholarship Ben Sanematsu initially endowed this annual college scholarship in memory of his wife, Kimie Yanagawa Sanematsu, a dedicated educator for twenty-five years. An active Betsuin member and successful undergraduate student is awarded this college scholarship. The award has now been changed to honor both Ben and Kimie. Sadao Sakai Memorial Scholarship
*** 2005 Deadline has passed *** Eligibility Requirements WYBL Scholarship Application Process: In addition to filling out the questions on the application sheet, please submit a two-paged, typed, double-spaced essay on the following topic:"Please share how the Teachings of the Dharma and/or YBA have had a positive impact on your life." Selection Criteria:
Mail applications to: Applications must be postmarked by March 11, 2005. Late submissions will not be considered. For further information, contact Stuart
Jones.
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