Mitsuko Saito Duerr Scholarship

*This Scholarship is to be awarded for the Fall 2026 semester. Scholarship recipient must be enrolled in at least 8-units (for grad) or 12-units (for undergrad) in the Fall 2026 semester. Note: There is a possibility for scholarship recipients to renew the scholarship award for Spring 2027 if the scholarship recipients continues to meet the scholarship criteria and funds are still available.

  • Awarding Department: International Business Department in the Lam Family College of Business
  • Scholarship Intent: To provide financial assistance to SFSU students with a major/minor in Business for study abroad in Japan and/or to international students with a major/minor in Business who are active in the Japanese community.
  • Major: Multiple: All Business majors
  • Class Level: Undergrad: Any; Grad: Masters/2nd BA
  • Enrollment Status: Any
  • Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: 12-units; Grad: 8-units
  • Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: Not a Requirement
  • Citizenship: Any
  • GPA: HS GPA: N/A; Undergrad GPA: 3.0; Grad GPA: 3.0
  • Contact Person: Jeff Chun
  • Email: jeffchun@sfsu.edu
  • Number of Awards: 2

Award
$2,500
Deadline
03/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Will you be studying in Japan in Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027? If not, are you active as an international student in the local Japanese community (student or other groups)?
  2. Upload a copy of your resume. Please include any academic awards/distinctions as well as relevant work experience and/or volunteer experience that support the intent of the scholarship, if any.
  3. Upload your current SFSU academic transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  4. Essay: Briefly describe your interest in Japanese business. Be specific, and also briefly discuss how, after graduation, you might use your training, knowledge, and experience with Japanese business. (250 words maximum length)