NSRC Fund Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund
Dear Student,
You are invited to apply for scholarships offered by the Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund (NSRCF).
About the Fund
The NSRCF was established in 1980 by Nisei—second-generation Japanese Americans—who had been incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. During that period, the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council helped approximately 4,600 Nisei college students leave the camps to continue their studies. The NSRCF honors those efforts by supporting the education of subsequent generations.
Since its founding, the Fund has granted more than $1.4 million in scholarships to over 1,200 Southeast Asian high school students in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Denver, Philadelphia, Seattle, Boston, Sacramento, Fresno, and New York City. For more details, visit www.nsrcfund.org.
2026 Awards
For 2026, the NSRCF will concentrate its awards on students in Long Beach and neighboring communities. Up to $70,000 in scholarship funds will be distributed this year.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for an NSRCF scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be of Southeast Asian descent (the applicant or at least one parent or grandparent was born in Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia).
- Be enrolled in a high school located in Long Beach or the surrounding area.
- Be graduating from high school in 2026 (GED completion is acceptable). There is no age restriction.
- Plan to enroll in the fall of 2026 at one of the following: a four-year college or university, a community college, or an accredited vocational/technical school.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed with attention to:
- Personal statement
- Academic record
- Involvement in school or community activities and/or work experience
- Educational, career, and personal goals
- Financial need
- Demonstrated potential for post–high school success
- One (1) letter of recommendation
Application Instructions and Deadlines
Please follow the directions on the application form closely. Completed application materials must be received by March 31, 2026. Decisions will be announced by May 1, 2026.
Award Ceremony
Scholarship recipients will be acknowledged at a special awards ceremony scheduled for May or June 2026. Specific details will be provided after recipients are selected.
Questions
If you need additional information, contact the NSRCF at nsrcf2026@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sophea Seng
Nirorth Chhan
Bandaul Chansey
Local Scholarship Awards Committee