SCHOLARSHIP

One of the main objectives of the American Association of Japanese University Women (AAJUW) is to assist the advancement of women in education. In order to achieve this goal, the AAJUW has been offering scholarships to outstanding female college students every year since the organization was founded in 1970. The fund for the scholarships is raised by the member volunteer activities (see Activities Section for details) and donations from individuals and organizations supporting our goals. The amount of scholarship per recipient is increased to $1,500 for 2009.

Summary of Recipients - 1974 through 2008

I. Total number of recipients to date 89

II. Total monetary amount given $91,000.00

III. Universities/colleges represented:

UCLA	32
UC Berkeley	7
UC San Diego	5
Other UCs	8
USC	13
CSU Northridge	3
Other CSUs	7
Private universities	9
Out of state (accepted until 1993)	5

IV. Fields of study:

Japanese Language and Culture	15
East Asian Studies	5
Linguistics	3
Medicine/Nursing	10
Psychology	6
Sociology/Social Welfare	6
Education	6
Art/Music	4
Film, Cinema, TV	5
Others	27

The scholarships are awarded to two or three students once a year depending on the availability of the fund. For the application form and the specifics of the scholarship, please click here. If you have any question, you may write to the addresses below or click here to email your questions.

Masako Mera Akiko Agishi

co-chairwoman co-chairwoman

AAJUW Scholarship Committee or AAJUW Scholarship Committee

445 Surfview Dr. 3127 Nichols Canyon Rd.

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Los Angeles, CA 90046