2020 CYS Scholarship Award Winners
We are proud to offer scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have been CYS program alumni as they go off to college. We are honored to have been part of their journey so far, and with for their continued success.
Kylie Kawamoto
“Reflection is always necessary for a person to grow, I think that by reflecting on the impact CYS has made on my life I have gained a better appreciation and acknowledgement towards how beneficial this organization is.”
College: Arizona State University
Major: Nursing
Nao Maeshiro
“Without the CYS organization I wouldn’t have become the basketball player, nor the person I am today. CYS always made it clear that it was never simply about basketball; it was about unity, a sense of togetherness, and uplifting one another.”
College:California State University Fullerton
Major: Kinesiology
Kyle Nishimura
"Volunteering at the CYS Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast, I realized the amazing impact community service can have. Bussing tables and greeting community members of all generations, I noticed the joy of celebrating an occasion like the Mother’s Day holiday with family, friends, and a community. Through my service, and the hard work of all the other CYS parents and members, the friends and family of San Jose CYS were able to enjoy a meal and the company of others. From this experience, I discovered my own joy in helping and serving my community."
College: UCLA
Major:Electrical Engineering
Mieko Oda
“CYS provided activities that made me feel at home as many families shared the same cultural values as my family did. It felt wonderful to have a community that emphasized my cultural values because it gave me a sense of belonging and encouraged me to explore my culture with others in the community.”
College: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Major: Business Administration
Joey Okumura
“When families join CYS, they don’t join just for the activity. They join for the opportunity to bond with others.”
College: UCLA
Major: Biology