GVJCI Scholarship

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.

Click to download 2022 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!

2022 GVJCI Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship recipients who have not only highly achieved academically, but they also dedicated many volunteer hours to the community. We are very proud of all of the recipients and wish them success in their college education!

GVJCI's Mission and Vision

Our mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.

The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted.