Awards range from $500 to $3,000 per year, based on competitive review.

You must have been awarded a Takitani Scholarship in high school, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and have no deferred balance.

You must expend all your Legacy Scholarship award before being eligible to apply for a renewal award.

Funds may be used for:

1. Tuition and fees

2. Books and supplies

3. Room and board

4. Additional meal plans beyond the minimum requirement

5. Program, service, orientation, lab, or equipment fees

6. Required health service fees or medical insurance

7. Enrichment programs, summer school, or study abroad approved by your school

Note: Funds cannot be paid directly to you. If your costs are already covered, you may use it to reduce student loans. Some schools allow reimbursement for travel to and from school—check with your financial aid office.

Yes. Priority is given to graduate studies in healthcare, education, or agriculture, but all fields are eligible.

You may renew for up to three years of undergraduate study, for a total of four years including your initial Legacy Scholarship award. Graduate students may renew their award for up to two years, while those pursuing graduate studies in healthcare, education, or agriculture may receive extended support beyond the two years.

Typical reasons include a non-academic recommendation or a recommendation from a professor or academic advisor from past academic years or high school, incomplete essays, or missing/partial transcripts.

The Takitani Scholarship Committee requires a recommendation from a current or prior year professor or advisor who can address your academic abilities.

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