The Go For Broke National Education Center in Torrance, CA has just announced that the Eiro Yamada Scholarship is now available for students entering college or currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program at a trade school, community college or 4-year college or university. There is no minimum grade point average requirement, just an essay.
Application deadline: March 15, 2008
The number of scholarships and amount to be awarded will vary between $500 to $1,000 each.
To qualify you MUST also be one of the following:
- A direct descendant of a Japanese American veteran who served
during World War II.
- A descendant once removed of a Japanese American serviceman
or servicewoman killed in action during World War II (i.e.- grand-niece or
grand-nephew)
Please contact Go For Broke National Education Center to request an application and details on the required essay.
Questions should be directed to: Julia Tominaga 310-222-5710 or Julia@goforbroke.org
www.goforbroke.org