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Nikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Support for young Japanese Canadian students
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,250
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Ontario, Canada
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
- Minimum amount : 1,250 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia, Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- 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.
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).
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