YONSEI BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
2017 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
For the past 23 years, the Yonsei Basketball Association has provided an opportunity for middle school-aged
youth to learn about the importance of Japanese culture, family values, and community participation. These
experiences will surely play an important role in the development of the character in our youth.
In keeping with our mission of supporting the academic and community service involvement of the youth of our
communities, Yonsei will be awarding the $1500 Sue Kamiyama scholarship and three additional $1,000
scholarships this year. AMNET-USA, who has been coordinating the travel related arrangements for the
Yonsei Organization for many years, is supporting the youth of our communities by funding one of these
scholarships. The Kiboh Giving Circle and Changing the Community are also funding one of the scholarships
as a way of continuing their support of the youth of the community.
We will be awarding the scholarships to the high school seniors who best exemplify the Yonsei philosophy of
academic excellence and community service. Following are qualifications for the scholarships:
1.
He/She will graduate in May/June 2017 and will have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0.
The GPA recognized by this organization is based on 4.0 maximum numbering system. Plus and
minus grades are not recognized, nor are extra points given for special college courses taken (i.e.
Advanced Placement). GPA’s shall be based on the final grades received in the 10th and 11th grades
and the 1st semester of the 12th grade. Transcripts must be included so the GPA can be verified.
2.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate community service in the Southern California area.
3.
Two (2) letters of recommendations must be submitted, one of which must be from a community
service organization in which you actively participate or have participated in during your high school
years (letters of recommendation should not be from a person related to you). To help facilitate our
scholarship processing, please have those writing your letters of recommendations make reference to
your name only in the upper right hand corner of each page, and not in the body of the recommendation.
4.
Applicant will have to attend an accredited college or university, and a copy of the Letter of Acceptance
from the college or university should be submitted with this application.
5.
Applicant must send in completed application postmarked by May 5, 2017.
Note: Participation in the Yonsei Basketball Association is NOT a requirement. All qualified high school
graduates are eligible to apply for our scholarships.
Completed application, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation should be sent to:
Yonsei Basketball Association Scholarship Program
c/o Ken Mui
4343 Rhodes Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
Scholarships will be presented at the Annual Yonsei Golf Tournament dinner on June 19, 2017, where
Scholarship recipients and their parents will be our invited guests.
If you have any questions, comments or need additional information please contact Ken Mui: 818-766-4740 or
E-mail: [email protected].
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YONSEI BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
2017 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
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(Please type or print all information. Use font size 12 and use additional paper if necessary)
Name (Last):
(First):
(MI):
Mailing Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Phone # (Area code + Number):
E-mail Address:
Parents Names: Father:
Mother:
High School Name:
High School Address:
College/University you will be attending:
Majoring in:
All the information submitted in this application package is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I agree to provide proof to Yonsei if asked, of the information that I have given on
this application form. I understand that any false information intentionally given will result in
my immediate disqualification for this scholarship.
Applicant’s Signature: ____________________________
Date:_____________
Parent’s Signature:_______________________________
Un-weighted GPA (10th, 11th, and first semester of 12th grade): (attach certified school record)
Community Service (List the organization(s) served during high school. Include dates of service, hours of
service per week/month and your duties)
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Extracurricular Activities: (List organizations or school activities, with dates and hours of participation per
week/months)
Honors and Awards:(List any awards or honors you received for school activities, volunteer or community service
work)
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Employment History: (Paid Position during high school and include dates of employment,
week/month position, and brief description of your responsibilities)
Special Interests: (Sports, hobbies, arts, etc.)
Any Other Scholarships or Grants:
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hours worked per
Essay: On a separate sheet of paper:
What Community Service involvement has influenced who you are the most, and why? In
addition, how do you plan to continue to contribute to the community in the future?
(Do not exceed more than 250 words, single space, and use font size 12)
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