Mr. Kasai was the long-time head of the Nikko Kasai Securities located in San Francisco, California. As a prominent leader of the Japanese American community and an avid supporter of the JACL, Mr. Kasai was very active in the fight for Issei naturalization rights. The Kenji Kasai Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to entering freshmen. Entering freshman applicants must be high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to attend 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.