The Saburo Kido Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Mr. Kido, founder of the JACL and one of the architects of the National JACL structure and its constitution. Mr. Kido's service to the JACL spanned over fifty years, in which he served as National President during the trying and tumultuous times of World War II and the incarceration. 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. 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.