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.
Uchina Junior Study Program
The Okinawa prefectural government is accepting the applications for 2023!
The program is for high school/ middle school students and youth leaders. The group of the participants will be selected BOTH applicants from Japan (mainly from Okinawa Prefecture) and from that of Okinawan descent in other countries. The participants will discuss Okinawan migrants, do introductory presentations on their home countries/regions, deepen understanding of Okinawan culture, and strengthen their bonds as Uchinānchu. More information, please visit:
If you are interested in the program, you must email to info@ncokk.org. You need to work with the kenjin-kai to complete the application. The deadline is 2023/03/31 (JST).
NCOKK
Scholarship
Two applicants were awarded for 2022 scholarship!
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2022
The 2022 NCOKK High School Scholarship is open to all 2022 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 recipient must commit to volunteer and assist the Northern California Okinawa Kenjin Kai for at least two (2) NCOKK events AFTER receiving the scholarship.
The application form is available on our website www.ncokk.org. Mail completed application and essay to: Ben Kobashigawa, 1501 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122.
2022 Application Form
Okinawan Emigrants’ Descendant Scholarship Program
The Okinawa prefectural government is accepting the applications for 2023!
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 give a deeper understanding of Okinawa's history, culture and customs, the project provides practical experience at companies in Okinawa, and exchanges with the prefecture. By investing in the next generation, the project builds bridges and networks between Okinawa and Okinawan descendant communities. The purpose of this project is to contribute to international exchange between the prefecture and international students. Specifically, we have courses that allow students to learn the culture of Japan and Okinawa (traditional performing arts) and the Japanese language. More information, please visit:
https://wun.jp/en/about/ct/receiving_students
https://www.pref.okinawa.jp/site/bunka-sports/koryu/honka/2023shitei.html
If you are interested in the program, you must email to info@ncokk.org. You need to work with the kenjin-kai to complete the application. The deadline is 2023/02/27 (JST).
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