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Fill out the application and submit an essay describing the impact of these experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide up to <strong>one $500 scholarship per year<\/strong> to a graduating high school senior who will attend an accredited college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scholarship committee has historically been comprised of Salem Ota members who are also members of the local educational community e.g. teachers. <em><strong>Note:<\/strong> <\/em>If applicants are related to club members, those club members will not serve on the committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salem Ota Cultural Exchange reserves the right to forego the scholarship in the event no meritorious application is received. &nbsp;All submissions become the property of The Salem Ota Cultural Exchange and may be used in promotional materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/tBtp48TFNnWcqLGA6\" title=\"\">Apply for the 2026 Scholarship here! 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