CARA KALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Overview
The Sonoma County Matsuri Festival is dedicated to sharing the beauty and insights that Japanese culture offers our community. We do this by extending supporting grants to students and teachers of public or private organizations, creating projects or events in Sonoma County that focus on Japanese history and cultural contributions.
In tribute to Cara Kallen, one of the founding members of Matsuri who passed away in 2019, the scholarship was renamed the Cara Kallen Memorial Scholarship. We hope the recipients of this scholarship, students and instructors alike, will pass on their love of Japanese culture to others in the community, just as she inspired us with her love of Japanese culture.
Eligibility
Students, teachers, private individuals, community organizations, or schools in Sonoma County are eligible.
Focus Areas
The Scholarship Fund’s focus areas are Japanese and/or Japanese- American culture and history in the fields of music, fine arts, dance, folk art, and crafts. Priority will be given to projects that attempt to reach out to or impact as many people as possible, such as workshops in classrooms, public and community events, open-to-the- public organizational events.
Review Process
All applications will be reviewed by a committee of the Sonoma County Matsuri Festival Board. The application should be submitted at least one month prior to the beginning of the project.
Restrictions
The funds received may be used to pay for supplies and honorarium for guest instructors. It cannot be used for salary. The amount of scholarship for each project does not exceed $500.00.
Request for Reimbursements and Reports
Within 30 days of completion of the project, the scholarship recipient has to submit to Sonoma Matsuri a written report and a payment request with a copy of the receipts. The Sonoma County Matsuri Festival may request photos of the project, which may be included in the organization’s publicity. We may also request a video description of the project and its impact.
Ready to apply?
Please email us first with your interest at [email protected]. We will send you a link to the application form.
The Sonoma County Matsuri Festival is dedicated to sharing the beauty and insights that Japanese culture offers our community. We do this by extending supporting grants to students and teachers of public or private organizations, creating projects or events in Sonoma County that focus on Japanese history and cultural contributions.
In tribute to Cara Kallen, one of the founding members of Matsuri who passed away in 2019, the scholarship was renamed the Cara Kallen Memorial Scholarship. We hope the recipients of this scholarship, students and instructors alike, will pass on their love of Japanese culture to others in the community, just as she inspired us with her love of Japanese culture.
Eligibility
Students, teachers, private individuals, community organizations, or schools in Sonoma County are eligible.
Focus Areas
The Scholarship Fund’s focus areas are Japanese and/or Japanese- American culture and history in the fields of music, fine arts, dance, folk art, and crafts. Priority will be given to projects that attempt to reach out to or impact as many people as possible, such as workshops in classrooms, public and community events, open-to-the- public organizational events.
Review Process
All applications will be reviewed by a committee of the Sonoma County Matsuri Festival Board. The application should be submitted at least one month prior to the beginning of the project.
Restrictions
The funds received may be used to pay for supplies and honorarium for guest instructors. It cannot be used for salary. The amount of scholarship for each project does not exceed $500.00.
Request for Reimbursements and Reports
Within 30 days of completion of the project, the scholarship recipient has to submit to Sonoma Matsuri a written report and a payment request with a copy of the receipts. The Sonoma County Matsuri Festival may request photos of the project, which may be included in the organization’s publicity. We may also request a video description of the project and its impact.
Ready to apply?
Please email us first with your interest at [email protected]. We will send you a link to the application form.