precise statement of the research or creative project and its key objectives;
the relation of this work to other research or creative activity in the field of Asian Pacific American Studies;
research or creative project work plans;
timeline for completion;
the type of publication you expect to result from the work;
include any conference presentation and/or publication plans.

Awards: The $2,500 fellowship will be awarded to a current UCLA graduate student with a demonstrated interest in Pacific Islander Studies to aid in the completion of a thesis or dissertation.

Eligibility: Registered and enrolled UCLA Students.

Criteria: To support a UCLA graduate student from any discipline including, but not limited to Asian American Studies, Engineering, Gender Studies, History, Political Science, Public Health, Social Welfare, Sociology, and Theater. The fellowship recognizes an outstanding graduate student conducting an individual or collaborative research project examining issues relevant to Pacific Islander peoples in California, nationally, or internationally.

To Apply: Submit an application that addresses the following items (Limit to a maximum of 3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins):

1. Statement of Purpose: State your demonstrated engagement and/or experiences with Pacific Islander communities and/or concerns.
2. Research Summary: Describe your proposed research project and its key objectives. Explain its significance for Pacific Islander Studies. Briefly explain your research approach or creative project work plan.
3. Letter of Recommendation: Secure one letter of recommendation from a faculty member with whom you have worked most closely and can speak about your research.

Award: 1 Graduate fellowship at $3,000

Criteria: Excellent academic record, application and proposal must reflect student's interest in social issue-oriented research regarding the Asian Pacific American community.

Award: 1 Graduate fellowship at $3,000

Criteria: Academic record, application and proposal must reflect student's interest in research on Asian Pacific American women.

Award: 1 Graduate fellowship at $5,000

Criteria: Excellent academic record, application and proposal must reflect student's interest in community-oriented research in the Asian Pacific American community of Southern California.

Awards: 2 Graduate fellowship at $5,000

Eligibility: Continuing graduate or professional student enrolled at UCLA.

Criteria: Fellowship recipients will be funded for an independent research or creative project on the historical and contemporary experiences and issues of the Japanese American community or an ongoing project with the Asian American Studies Center which may include digital archives, exhibitions and curriculum concerning the incarceration experience of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Award: The $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current UCLA undergraduate student with a physical disability.

Criteria: Applicant must have a physical disability. If awarded, the student must submit documentation of a physical disability from a certified health professional.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a "physical disability" is defined as a condition or impairment that significantly limits a person's ability to perform one or more major life activities. This includes a physical impairment that affects a body system, such as the neurological, musculoskeletal, or respiratory systems. Additionally, having a record of such an impairment, or being perceived as having such an impairment, also falls under the ADA's definition of disability.

Essay: Describe your background, what your disability is, and how you will achieve your educational goals and future plans. Essay should be no more than 500 words maximum.

Award: The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a current UCLA undergraduate student with a demonstrated interest in Pacific Islander Studies to aid in the completion of a thesis or class project. Creative and/or community-based projects will also be considered.

Eligibility: Registered and enrolled UCLA Students.

Criteria: To support a UCLA undergraduate student from any discipline including, but not limited to Asian American Studies, Engineering, Gender Studies, History, Political Science, Public Health, Social Welfare, Sociology, and Theater. The scholarship recognizes an outstanding undergraduate student conducting an individual or collaborative research project examining issues relevant to Pacific Islander peoples in California, nationally, or internationally.

To Apply: Submit an application that addresses the following items (Limit to a maximum of 3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins):

1. Statement of Purpose: State your demonstrated engagement and/or experiences with Pacific Islander communities and/or concerns.
2. Project Summary: Describe your proposed project and its key objectives. Explain its significance for Pacific Islander Studies. Briefly explain your research approach, creative project work plan, or community-based project proposal.
3. Letter of Recommendation: Secure one letter of recommendation from a faculty member with whom you have worked most closely and can speak about your research or creative work. If you are proposing to work with a community-based organization, secure one letter of recommendation from a staff member with whom you would be working most closely.

Award: 1 Undergraduate award at $3000

Eligibility: Campus or community service experience and financial need.

Criteria: Excellent academic record, application and personal essay must reflect student's interest in the field of Asian American and/or Pacific Island Studies.

Essay: In your experience, how does community service, on and off campus, enhance your university education? Essay can be 5 pages maximum.

Awards: 2 Undergraduate awards at $5000 each

Eligibility: Financial need.

Criteria: Application and paper must reflect student's interest in Japanese American and/or Japanese Studies, which may include history, literature, arts, politics, economics, culture, language, media, health, and society.

Essay: Undergraduate paper on Japanese American or Japanese studies. Papers can be written for any academic course or may be new papers.

Awards: 1 Undergraduate award at $2500

Eligibility: Continuing undergraduate students with record of service in or research on Japanese American communities.

Criteria: Excellent academic record; commitment to service; financial need.

Essay: The Japanese American experience has many lessons to offer to people of all backgrounds in this country. What do you consider to be the most important lesson that should be shared with American society? Why?

Award: 1 Undergraduate Internship at $3500

Terms: In-person Internship for about 15 hours per week for about 10 weeks during the Summer period of mid June to early September. Student will be funded for a proposed internship with a community based organization and/or with the Asian American Studies Center at UCLA.

 

Essay: Please describe your interest and/or experience with a community organization or project. Essay should be no more than 500 words maximum.

Award: 1 Graduate Internship at $3000 and 1 Undergraduate Internship at $2500

The goal of the Kagawa summer internship program is to foster the development of graduate and undergraduate students to be non-profit professionals by immersing them in hands-on experiences working with community-based organizations serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Health fields.

 

Terms: Ten week summer internship at 15 hours per week during the period of mid-June to early September. Student will be funded for a proposed internship with an Asian American and Pacific Islander community based organization to work on a project that is of mutual interest.

The student intern will be required to produce a written report of the internship that may include a research product, but a separate internship report will include analysis and critical reflection on the internship experience.

Eligibility:

• Must be a continuing graduate or undergraduate student enrolled at UCLA for upcoming academic year.
• Provide evidence of academic record and interest in Asian American and Pacific Island Health issues, community based organizations and/or experience.
• Open to students with a demonstrated interest in diverse Health fields especially Public Health, Mental Health, Social Welfare, and Medical Anthropology.

Award: 1 Graduate Internship at $4000 and 1 Undergraduate Internship at $3000

Eligibility for Graduate students: Continuing graduate or professional school students who are in the Asian American Studies MA, Graduate Concentration and/or who are enrolled in AAS classes are preferred.

Terms for Graduate students: Student will be funded for an internship with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center for 2 quarters during Summer/Fall, Fall/Winter or Winter/Spring. Internship hours may vary based on award amount. Student will work with faculty and/or staff on a special project or program.

Eligibility for Undergraduate students: Continuing undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Asian American Studies Bachelor of Arts or Minor program, and/or who are enrolled in AAS classes preferred.

Terms for Undergraduate students: Student will be funded for an internship with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center for 2 quarters during Summer/Fall, Fall/Winter, or Winter/Spring. Student will intern for 8 hours a week for 10 weeks during the quarter working with faculty and/or staff on a special project or program.

Criteria: Excellent academic record; application and personal essay must reflect student's interest in the field of Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies.

Essay: Describe your interest and/or experience with the Asian American Studies Center and/or with the field of Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies. Essays can be 5 pages maximum.

Award: 2 Graduate and 2 Undergraduate awards at $1000 each

Criteria: Excellent academic record and most outstanding graduate and undergraduate papers on a topic related to the lessons learned from the World War II internment of Japanese Americans.

Awards: 1 Graduate and 1 Undergraduate award at $500 each

Criteria: Excellent academic record and most outstanding graduate and undergraduate papers on Asian Pacific American history and/or experience.

Awards: 1 Graduate and 1 Undergraduate award at $500 each

Criteria: Excellent academic record, outstanding graduate and undergraduate papers on Asian Pacific American literature, arts and culture.