The Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center, which has been serving the Long Beach Harbor area for over 65 years, is offering the Dr. John E. Kashiwabara College Scholarships.

Kashiwabara was a dedicated family doctor and surgeon who practiced privately from 1954 to 1990. He was an active supporter of various community organizations, including the LBJCC, formerly known as the Harbor Japanese Community Center. During his career, he delivered numerous babies, particularly within the Japanese American community.

His endowment fund provides annual contributions to a scholarship fund at LBJCC. The scholarships go to deserving high school seniors who plan to attend a junior or four-year college after graduation.

LBJCC is awarding $500 scholarships to qualified deserving applicants. There may be more than one recipient per year. The college does not necessarily need to be local; it can be out of state. The student’s family must be a member of LBJCC or a LBJCC member organization.

Applications will be accepted during December and January with a deadline of Jan. 31. Winners will be notified during the first week of February and will be presented with a check at the LBJCC Shinnenkai held on the second Sunday of February.

For more information, email [email protected]. For a link to the application form, go to: www.lbjcc.org/about-3

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