The Daniel & Irene Iritani Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Daniel & Irene Iritani of Denver, Colorado, and was established by son, Robert Iritani and Family of Huntington Beach, California. As parents, Daniel & Irene Iritani raised two boys, who learned from their parents the importance of working hard and developing grit for whatever they took on and respect for any field of study. They also imparted to their sons that one must love oneself first because without love, one could never be happy with life and the world we live in. This scholarship shall support students in the pursuit of their dreams. Preference for this scholarship is a deserving undergraduate student who qualifies for financial aid. The scholarship is for undergraduate students. Applicants must be attending college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the United States in the Fall of 2026. Students deferring enrollment will not qualify for the 2026 scholarship program. Every applicant must be an active National JACL member. JACL membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. Applicants must hold an Individual or Student/Youth Membership. A Couple/Family membership by a parent will not meet this requirement. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Japanese American Citizens League for more information.