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Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Support for young Japanese Canadian students
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary is now closed, and applications are expected to reopen in Spring 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary is now closed, and applications are expected to reopen in Spring 2027.
Nikkei Youth Bursary now closed
The Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary page now says applications are closed. The previous June 21 application deadline and the application process section were removed, and the page now says applications will reopen in Spring 2027. No changes were visible to the bursary amount, eligibility, scope, or contact details.
Funding available
$ 1,250
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Graduating Grade 12 students in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada
See full eligibility
Overview
This bursary offers $1,250 to support young Japanese Canadian students pursuing sports, arts, or cultural activities. It recognizes academic potential, leadership, community involvement, and financial need for post-secondary study in Canada.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia, Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pursuing post-secondary education in sports, arts, or cultural fields
- Training or participating in athletics, arts, cultural, or community leadership activities
- Community involvement with leadership roles in local associations
Documents Needed
- Completed online application
- Most recent transcript, official or unofficial if the official copy is not yet available
- Acceptance letter from a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Cover letter outlining qualifications, suitability, and financial need
- Resume
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduating Grade 12 students in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada
- Community college graduates
- Past graduates of British Columbia or Canadian high schools
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Academic potential
- Demonstrated leadership
- Community involvement
- Financial need is given priority
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Fill out the bursary application form online.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting materials
- Gather your most recent transcript.
- Obtain your acceptance letter from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Prepare a cover letter outlining your qualifications, suitability, and financial need.
- Update your resume.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Send the completed application and all materials so they are received by June 21.
Additional information
- Applications and materials must be received by June 21.
- If official transcripts are not yet available, unofficial transcripts may be submitted first.
- The official transcript should be emailed later once available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary Program
What is the Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary?
This bursary offers $1,250 to support young Japanese Canadian students pursuing sports, arts, or cultural activities. It recognizes academic potential, leadership, community involvement, and financial need for post-secondary study in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary Funds up to $1,250 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Japanese ancestry
Age 25 or under
What expenses are eligible under Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary?
Pursuing post-secondary education in sports, arts, or cultural fields
Training or participating in athletics, arts, cultural, or community leadership activities
Community involvement with leadership roles in local associations
Who can I contact for more information about the Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary?
You can contact Nikkei Place Foundation (NPF) by email at bursary@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.
Where is the Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary available?
The Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary program is available the province of British Columbia, Ontario.
Is the Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary is a Grant and Funding