American Association of Japanese University Women
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The American Association of Japanese University Women (AAJUW) is currently accepting applications
for its 2015 scholarships. AAJUW was founded in 1970 to promote the education of women, as well as
to contribute to the better U.S.-Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and development of leadership.
Every year, since the founding of the organization, scholarships have been awarded to outstanding
female students.
This year each awardee will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify, the applicant must:
1. Be a female student enrolled in an accredited California college or university.
2. Be a junior, senior, or graduate standing for the school year 2015 - 2016.
3. Attend, at her own expense, the award ceremony to be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016, in Los
Angeles.
4. Demonstrate a desire and intent to fulfill a leadership role in her chosen field of study and to be a
contributor to betterment of the U.S.-Japan relations and cultural exchanges.
5. Not have previously received an AAJUW scholarship.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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4.
Scholarship Application Form
A current resume
Official transcript(s) for the past two years of study
Two letters of recommendation, addressed to AAJUW Scholarship Committee. One must directly
be written by a professor in your major field of study
5. An essay on the topic of what you hope to accomplish in your field of study and how this will
contribute to the better U.S. – Japan relations. Give specific examples to clarify your ideas. The
maximum length is to be two pages (8 ½ x 11, double-spaced) in English or Japanese.
DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION
All 5 required documents including the official transcript(s) and two letters of recommendation must be
mailed by US Postal Service to the address below and postmarked on or before October 31, 2015.
AAJUW Scholarship Committee
3543 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
E-mailed or hand (personally) delivered documents are not acceptable.
Recipients will be notified of the results by the end of the third week of December, 2015.
For more information, contact us at aajuwscholar@gmail.com.
American Association of Japanese University Women
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
(Please Type or Print)
Name of Applicant:
Kanji:
Mailing Address:
Permanent Address:
Telephone No:
Fax No:
E-mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Birth Place:
Where did you learn about this
scholarship offer:
Scholastic Record
Current College/University:
City, State
Prior College/University:
City, State
Undergraduate degree from:
City, State
High School:
City, State
Highest Degree Completed: AA, BA, BS, MA, MS, Other:
at (name of the school):
Major Field of Study:
Degree Objective: BA, BS, MA, MS, PhD, Other:
Present Academic Standing: Junior, Senior, Master Course, PhD Course,
Other:
Anticipated Completion Date of the Current Study Program: