SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2025

The Scholarship Program of the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui (JCSM) is a cultural scholarship awarded to High School seniors who are pursuing further education with a record of involvement in promoting and perpetuating Japanese culture or the Japanese language, and a desire to continue to do so.

JCSM will award a $1,000 scholarship and one Asa Ellison Memorial Scholarship Award of $1,500 to an applicant who has demonstrated grit in learning and in the perpetuation of the Japanese language. Additional awards may be given depending on available funding. The deadline to apply for the 2025 Scholarship Program is Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. No extensions will be granted.

Eligibility:

• The applicant must be a resident of the island of Maui during the senior year.
• The applicant must be a graduate of the class of 2025 from a high school on Maui.
• The applicant must complete the Scholarship Program Application Form and submit all the requirements by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Other conditions for selected recipients:

Scholars must be able to submit a 2-minute acceptance video, which will be shared on JCSM's platforms, similar to the one displayed on this page.

Make a donation and support this program

This Scholarship Program is funded by donations from JCSM Members, Sponsors and generous individuals. 

You too can make a direct donation to JCSM towards its Scholarship program to support our future leaders.