By JACL Fresno Chapter
The Fresno Chapter of the JACL is pleased to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients. Five outstanding Fresno JACL student members were chosen to receive scholarships, which included the Fred Y. and Setsu Hirasuna Scholarship ($1,000), the Miyahara/Kusakai Scholarship ($1,000), the Masao and Hana Kimura Scholarship ($2,000) and the Bertha and John Garabedian Foundation Scholarship (two awards at $1,000 each).
From left: Justin Quon, Kalei Aoki-Chance, Keizo Arakawa, Michael Yebisu and Macey Aoki-Chance (Photos: JACL Fresno Chapter)
This year’s recipients are Michael Yebisu (University of Oklahoma), Kalei Aoki-Chance (California State University, Fullerton), Keizo Arakawa (Reedley High School), Macey Aoki-Chance (Montana State University) and Justin Quon (University of California, San Diego).
In addition to their scholarship award, each of this year’s winners were presented with the book “JACL in Quest of Justice” by Bill Hosokawa. Scholarship committee members included Randy Aoki (Fresno scholarship chair), Roberta Barton (Fresno chapter president), Joy Goto (Fresno chapter treasurer) and Katsuyo Howard (member).
Kalei Aoki-Chance ($500 CCDC JACL Scholarship), Macey Aoki-Chance ($500 Issei Memorial Scholarship) and Keizo Arakawa ($1,000 Miyahara/Kusakai Scholarship) were also awarded with the Central California District Council’s JACL scholarships.
