Takeo Uesugi Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Uesugi Family

This memorial scholarship is in honor of Reverend Takeo Uesugi, who dedicated his life to helping those in need through his ministry, inspiring students as an educator, and bringing joy to others through his design of Japanese gardens. As the youngest of five children, Takeo grew up in poverty in the war-torn city of Osaka, Japan following World War II, but described his life as rich with love from the support of his family and church members. He was a first-generation college student who faced numerous obstacles as a college student in the U.S. and later as an immigrant but used these experiences to inspire his humanitarian work for over 50 years. The Takeo Uesugi Memorial Scholarship is awarded to support students who have experienced challenges with culture, language, immigration, financial circumstances, and/or are the first in their family to attend college.