2026 JETAANC Scholarship Application Open!

We are happy to announce this year’s scholarship award for high school seniors going onto an accredited two or four year higher education program. This annual program has been honoring selected students with a variable amount scholarship to be used towards their college tuition. The JETAANC scholarship is open to students of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, living in the California counties north of San Luis Obispo, Kern, and San Bernardino counties, as well as all of Nevada. Applicants are judged based on a number of criteria including a demonstrated commitment to community engagement and service; an interest in Japan, Japanese language, or Japanese culture; academic excellence; and financial need.

The amount of the award this year will be up to $3,500. We have continued to receive highly qualified applicants each year. Last year, Taiyo Lee of Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, CA, was awarded $2,500 to support his enrollment at the University of California, Los Angeles, with a major in Particle Physics. Also, Wayne Liao of Davis Senior High School in Davis, CA, was awarded $500 to support his enrollment at the University of California, Davis, with a major in Materials Science and Engineering.

Application Timeline

• March 9, 2026 - online application opens

• April 19, 2026 - deadline to submit online application and all accompanying materials

• First Week of May 2026 - selected award recipient will be informed of results

• June 2026 - Funds sent directly to the attending institution for the fall term

More information about the application and eligibility requirements can be found on our scholarship page.

Promotional Materials to Share

JETAANC Scholarship 18x24 Poster (PDF)

JETAANC Scholarship 1:1 Social Graphic (PNG)

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