VJCC Scholarship Award Winners

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The Venice Japanese Community Center recognized 11 graduating high school seniors with scholarship awards at its first Virtual Summer Festival on June 27. In addition to stellar academic records, these students have actively participated in extracurricular activities and service at the VJCC and in the surrounding community. The VJCC Scholarships are funded through the VJCC Bingo Nights and a donation from the Tamura Family. Applications for the 2021 scholarships will be available on the VJCC website or in the VJCC office starting in January 2021.

Hannah Chang is a graduate of El Segundo High School and will be attending UCLA.  Her parents are Michael and Susan Chang.
Iris Hirata is a graduate of Venice High School and will be attending U.C.San Diego. Her parents are Erica and Darren Hirata.
Lindsey Kojima is a graduate of Culver City High School and will be attending UC Berkeley. Her parents are Elaine Shimomaye and Kevin Kojima.
Cooper Komatsu is a graduate of Culver City High School and will be attending the University of Chicago. His parents are Robert Komatsu and Deborah Komatsu.
Rachel Lee is a graduate of Venice High School and will be attending UC Santa Barabara. Her parents are Patty Lee and Daniel Lee.
Amanda Matsubara is a graduate of Venice High School and will be attending Chapman University. Her parents are Michelle and David Matsubara
Jared Morimoto is a graduate of El Segundo High School and will be attending Colorado State University. His parents are Mark and Diane Morimoto.
Jason Shimoyama is a graduate of Palos Verdes High School and will be attending the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. His parents are Mariko and Steven Shimoyama.
Kiara Stromberg is a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, San Jose and will be attending UCLA. Her parents are Kim Kubota and Kirk Stromberg.
Christine Wakasa is a graduate of Venice High School and will be attending University of California Berkeley. Her parents are Lance and Barbara Wakasa.
Allison Yamashita is a graduate of Venice High School and will be attending UCLA. Her parents are Roger and Victoria Yamashita.