2026 Seattle Betsuin Masaru & Mitsuma Shimokon College Scholarship Grant 

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2026, 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Questions? Contact the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@seattlebetsuin.org

Application Information & Essay Prompt

2026 Seattle Betsuin Masaru & Mitsuma Shimokon College Scholarship Grant

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Participation and leadership within the Seattle Betsuin and Buddhist Church of America activities: (35%).

List on a separate paper all Seattle Betsuin temple and BCA activities. Please provide details. Include: 1. NAME OF ORGANIZATION. 2. DATES INVOLVED 3. ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, AWARDS.
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    An essay of 500 words or less showing your understanding of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism: (25%).

    upload essay in the attachments section below. Essay prompts can be found on the application form: seattlebetsuin.org/scholarship
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      Your plan to stay involved with the Seattle Betsuin during 2026-2027: (15%).

      Please share TWO ways, including how and when, you will be involved with the Seattle Betsuin throughout 2026-2027.
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        2 Letters of Recommendation. At least 1 must be from a Seattle Betsuin adult: (10%).

        Recommendations from family members, or scholarship committee members will not be accepted. These can be sent by email, or uploaded using the section below. If using email, the subject should be “Betsuin Scholarship- Your Name” and email to: scholarship@seattlebetsuin.org
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          Participation and leadership at school and in your community: (10%).

          List on a separate sheet school activities and community involvement. Include: 1.NAME OF ORGANIZATION. 2. DATES INVOLVED and 3. ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, AWARDS. Please provide details. Input responses below OR upload file with responses.
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            College transcript (5%)

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