2021 CYS Scholarship Award Winners
We are proud to offer scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have been CYS program alumni as they go off to college. We are honored to have been part of their journey so far, and wish for their continued success.
Connor Alicaya
“I have nothing but fond memories from my time playing for CYS and attending the volleyball sessions, and I personally believe that every young person in the world should have the opportunity to have as much of an educational and fun experience as I did with CYS.”
College: California State University, Fullerton
Major: Undeclared
Erik Chu
“The strong bonds through teamwork, the cultural preservation through service, and the experiences through the events and programs CYS provides have instilled in me and other generations a feeling of belonging, identity, and growth.”
College: California State University, Fullerton
Major: Business Administration
Kelli Kosakura
“Dribble knockout, layup lines, and tournaments; all things I assumed were for basketball later proved to mean so much more. While CYS basketball was recreational, it was the place where I learned the value of working hard and not only being a good teammate but a great friend.”
College: University of California, Los Angeles
Major: Business-Economics
Kaelie Nakamura
“If the CYS organization taught me anything, it would be a sense of togetherness and the importance and impact of community on a person’s life.”
College: San Diego State University
Major: Liberal Studies
Katelyn Yang
“By giving the children involved such an accepting community, CYS allows its families to have a remarkable group of life-long friends, while also encouraging the appreciation of their ethnic cultures.”
College: San Jose State University
Major: Business Administration, with concentration in Marketing