The Rotary Club of Little Tokyo and the Little Tokyo Rotary Foundation are accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships to two youths. This scholarship was made possible because of the generous donation by Toshio and Toshiko Handa in 2019.
This scholarship is for young persons who have overcome adversity and are making significant accomplishments or contributions in one of four areas: academics, sports, culture, or volunteer service.
This is to recognize and award the courageous effort by the youths between the ages of 16-24 who have experienced permanent or near-permanent physical or psychological challenges, serious sickness, or loss of parent(s).
The Rotary Club of Little Tokyo and the Little Tokyo Rotary Foundation hope this scholarship will help deserving youths in time of COVID-19.
Toshio and Toshiko Handa have long supported the youth. After living in Pasadena for 40 years, the Handas moved back to their home country and now live in Tokyo.
Toshio Handa was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Little Tokyo.
The Little Tokyo Rotary Foundation is a part of the Rotary Club of Little Tokyo.
The applicants must live in the Los Angeles area. The Rotary family members are not eligible.
Upon application review and face-to-face interview, one or two youths will be awarded $1,000 each.
For application forms and questions, please contact Makiko Nakasone via e-mail at rotary.handa.scholarship@gmail.com, call at (818)523-2866.
Applicants may also visit https://littletokyorotary.org
Please send applications via e-mail to rotary.handa.scholarship@gmail.com by 11:59 pm on June 20, 2020.