Giving Back
The Nikkei Matsuri Foundation is committed to giving back to our community. Please share these scholarship opportunities:
AWARDS:
2026 Jimi Yamaichi Japanese Cultural Arts Scholarship: $2,000
Eligibility: any high school junior or senior who practices, performs, or studies a Japanese and/or Hawaiian cultural art; priority given to those who have participated in Nikkei Matsuri.
2026 Warren Hayashi Japanese Cultural Arts Grant: $2,000
Eligibility: teachers, teacher cohorts, cultural schools, and community organizations teaching a Japanese and/or Hawaiian cultural art; priority given to those who have participated in Nikkei Matsuri
*NEW* San Jose Japantown Community Grant: $3,000
Eligibility: a project that will be planned and executed by April 1, 2027, led by an individual, organization, or business that serves San Jose Japantown by perpetuating the Japanese-American experiences, cultural customs, and traditions in order to promote its sustainability and vibrancy.
*NEW* 2026 Nagareda Family Trust Scholarship: $5,000
Eligibility: any college student who demonstrates a commitment to preserving and supporting the sustainability and vibrancy of Japanese-American culture and traditions in San Jose Japantown through active participation in our community.
RESTRICTIONS:
Scholarship/grant funds must be used to pay for tuition, supplies, and/or honorarium for guest instructors. Funds may not be used for salary.
REVIEW PROCESS:
All applications are reviewed by the Giving Back Committee and Nikkei Matsuri Foundation Board. The application submission deadline is April 10, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact scholarships@nikkeimatsuri.org.