The Kenji Kasai Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Kasai, who 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. This scholarship will be awarded to entering freshman students. Every applicant must be an active National JACL member. JACL membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. Applicants must be planning to attend a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the United States. Students deferring enrollment will not qualify for the scholarship program. Entering freshman applicants must be high school seniors. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, school administrator, employer, coach, or community leader. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Japanese American Citizens League for more information.