Northern California Okinawa Kenjin-Kai
(Formerly known as San Francisco Okinawa Kenjin-Kai)
北カリフォルニア沖縄県人会
（旧サンフランシスコ沖縄県人会）
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We strive to move other people’s hearts with our culture as we are moved by other’s cultures.
NCOKK
Scholarship
We are accepting NCOKK scholarship applications for 2023.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
The 2023 NCOKK High School Scholarship is open to all 2023 high school graduates whose family are members of NCOKK. A 200 to 300-word autobiographical essay must be submitted with the application. The essay should cover significant experiences, community involvement, and the qualities of character important to achieving your personal goals. Be sure to comment on your aspirations in terms of your educational (whether you plan to attend college, JC or trade school) and career goals. The scholarship will be accepted with the firm understanding that the applicant must commit to volunteer and assist the Northern California Okinawa Kenjin-Kai for at least two (2) NCOKK events after receiving this scholarship OR can fulfill the required two (2) NCOKK events prior to graduation and after graduation.
The application form is available on our website www.ncokk.org. Email the completed application and essay to Ben Kobashigawa at: bk7585@sfsu.edu before the deadline.
2023 Application Form
Okinawan Emigrants’ Descendant Scholarship Program
The application period for 2023 is closed.
This program selects distinguished overseas students of Okinawan descent and gives them the opportunity to study at universities, businesses, and traditional performing arts institutions in Okinawa.
In order to provide a deeper understanding of Okinawa's rich and distinctive history, culture and customs, the program provides practical experience at companies in Okinawa, and exchanges with the prefectural government. By investing in the next generation, the program builds bridges and networks between Okinawa and Okinawan descendant communities. The purpose of this program is to contribute to international cultural exchange and communication between the prefecture and international students. Specifically, there are courses that allow students to learn the culture of Japan and Okinawa, such as traditional performing arts and the Japanese language. For more information, please visit:
https://wun.jp/en/about/ct/receiving_students
https://www.pref.okinawa.jp/site/bunka-sports/koryu/honka/2023shitei.html