- Bachelor
- $5,000
- 1 April 2022
The Iimura Peace Endowed Scholarship is a $5,000 fall award that recognizes an international student with the intent to promote peace in Asia. This award is intended for international undergraduate students from Asia with preference given to students who lived or attended school in East Asia or students who have lived or attended school in Asia.
Eligibility
GPA requirement: undergraduate 2.0 or above and must be in good standing with your academic department.
- Have completed 2 semesters before the disbursement of the award.
- Essay of Involvement (500-1500 words, typed, double-spaced that addresses:
- What is your definition of promoting peace in Asia? Give examples.
- What organization/projects have you participated in that promoted peace?
- How do you plan to promote peace in your community based upon your experience here in the U.S.?
- Service Project
- Must be willing to complete a service project within one year of receiving the scholarship.
- Service projects will need to be submitted for approval.
- Service projects submitted must promote peace in the community, either here in Austin or your home country.
- After the completed service project, a report must be submitted along with a photo or video.
- More details on Service Projects will be given to the recipient once awarded.
Benefits
$5,000.
Application
In addition to fulfilling the eligibility criteria, the student has to make an online application.