Scholarship Description
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program.
Eligibility:
9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students.
Legal resident of the U.S.
Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months.
Short Answer:
In 250 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following:
1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? -OR-
2. Describe your academic or career goals. -OR-
3. Any topic of your choice.
Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition.
Selection & Award
Winners are chosen by committee, which bases its decision primarily on the submitted personal statement. The first place award is a $1,000 scholarship. The award can be used for tuition, room and board, required fees or any educational expense.
Year of Need: High school senior, High school junior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, College 5th Year, 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad,
Type: Merit Based
Num Awards: 1
Min Award: 1,000
Max Award: 1,000
Deadline: 2025-07-31
Sponsoring Organization
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship
3286 Oak Court
Belmont, CA 94002
Contact Person:
Phone: 650-618-2221
Fax:
Web: http://www.gkscholarship.com/index.html
Email:
