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:
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UCLA
|
32
|
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UC Berkeley
|
7
|
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UC San Diego
|
5
|
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Other UCs
|
8
|
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USC
|
13
|
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CSU
Northridge
|
3
|
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Other CSUs
|
7
|
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Private
universities
|
9
|
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Out of
state (accepted until 1993)
|
5
|
IV. Fields of study:
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Japanese
Language and Culture
|
15
|
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East Asian
Studies
|
5
|
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Linguistics
|
3
|
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Medicine/Nursing
|
10
|
|
Psychology
|
6
|
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Sociology/Social
Welfare
|
6
|
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Education
|
6
|
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Art/Music
|
4
|
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Film,
Cinema, TV
|
5
|
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Others
|
27
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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