Scholarship Fund Awards

The GVJCI awards annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors of the Gardena and South Bay communities affiliated with the GVJCI and organizations that are our community partners.  GVJCI Japanese School graduates are also eligible.  Emphasis is placed upon community involvement, volunteerism, and future goals.

Scholarships for 2021 are now closed. Please check back for updates on 2022 scholarships!
Click to download GVJCI Scholarship Application

A Special Message from GVJCI Board Treasurer, Ray Shibata

Congratulations 2021 GVJCI Scholarship recipients! We are proud of you and excited to see your future unfold. Thank you for serving our community as GVJCI volunteers through the years and, if your schedule allows, we look forward your potential return as future GVJCI volunteers! ​

2020 GVJCI Scholarship Recipient - Rachel Arakawa

Congratulations 2021 GVJCI Scholarship Fund recipient, Rachel Arakawa! We are proud of you and excited to see your future unfold. Thank you for serving our community as GVJCI volunteers through the years and, if your schedule allows, we look forward to your potential return as future GVJCI volunteers!
Congratulations 2021 GVJCI Scholarship Fund recipient, Piper Takenaka! We are proud of you and excited to see your future unfold. Thank you for serving our community as GVJCI volunteers through the years and, if your schedule allows, we look forward to your potential return as future GVJCI volunteers!
Congratulations 2021 GVJCI Scholarship Fund recipient, Garrett Tamura! We are proud of you and excited to see your future unfold. Thank you for serving our community as GVJCI volunteers through the years and, if your schedule allows, we look forward to your potential return as future GVJCI volunteers!