Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center
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Serving the Long Beach Harbor area for over 75 years
​1766 Seabright Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
Dr. John E. Kashiwabara College Scholarships
Dr. John E. 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 Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center, 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 offering scholarships to deserving high school seniors who plan to attend a junior or
four-year college after graduation.
FAQs
What is the scholarship amount?
At the Shinnenkai on February 1, 2026, LBJCC will be awarding scholarships from $300 to $1,000 to qualified deserving applicants. There maybe more than one recipient per year.
What are the criteria for the scholarship?
The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior that is going to a junior or 4-year college, community college or trade school. The college does need to be local; it can be out of state. The student’s family must be a member of LBJCC or a member of an LBJCC organization.
Can a person receive the scholarship more than one time?
No, the intent of the scholarship is to help young students going to college for the first time.
When is the window for application submission and deadline?
Applications will be accepted through January 3, 2026.
When will winners be notified?
Winners will be notified by January 15, 2026. Awardees must attend the Shinnenkai on February 1, 2026 to receive their scholarship.
How do I submit an application?
The application is available on the lbjcc.org website. Questions may be emailed to lbjapanesecc@gmail.com.
Scholarship Application
The scholarship application can be completed by clicking the Apply Now button above. Alternatively, the PDF file above can be printed out and mailed, emailed or dropped in the mailbox at the Cultural Center
Acceptable electronic file formats are .docx, .pdf or .odt. Questions may be sent to lbjapanesecc@gmail.com. Receipt of application will be acknowledged by email or phone call.
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All applications need to be received by January 3, 2026.
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Return printed applications to:
Email: lbjapanesecc@gmail.com
Mail: 1766 Seabright Ave Long Beach 90813
Mailbox outside or by the Kashiwabara Library
If you have any questions, please email lbjapanesecc@gmail.com
2025 Scholarship Recipients
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Allen Woochan Park, a 12th grader planning to attend California State University Long Beach
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Koki Mori, a 12th grader planning to attend Waseda University SPSE
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Liam Susumu Burch, a 12th grader planning to attend the University of California Berkeley
