A civil rights advocate and attorney, Minoru Yasui was one of the four Nisei who challenged the imprisonment of Japanese Americans during WWII. After the war, Mr. Yasui practiced law and served as legal counsel for dozens of community organizations and activities. In 1979, Mr. Yasui was appointed chair of the JACL Committee on Redress, in which he traveled extensively around the country advocating for redress and reparations. The Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship is for graduate students. Applicants must be attending an institution of higher learning within the United States in the Fall of 2026. Preference for this scholarship will be given to students with a strong interest in human rights and civil rights. Fields of study may include sociology, law or education. 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.