About Friends of CWAJ

Friends of The College Women’s Association of Japan (Friends of CWAJ) is a US-based nonprofit organization with § 501(c)(3) status. Our mission is to assist the College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) with funds to support its Scholarship Program. Scholarship is at the core of CWAJ’s mission and reflects a deep commitment to nurturing leadership and to supporting and enriching both the local and global community. CWAJ first offered travel grants to students in 1951 and by 1972, had turned its focus to building its Scholarship Program. Through its history, CWAJ has awarded nearly one billion yen to more than 870 grantees and scholars, including non-Japanese students from 49 countries. Donations to Friends of CWAJ enable CWAJ to continue providing scholarships to Japanese women studying abroad, non-Japanese women pursuing a PhD in Japan, and visually impaired scholars attending university in Japan and overseas.

Thank you for supporting Friends of CWAJ. All donors are asked to please fill out this form. 

Donations

• All donations may be deductible on US Federal taxes (both personal and corporate).
• If your employer provides company matching of charitable donations, the impact of the donation may be doubled.
• According to the Internal Revenue Service, US taxpayers who are required to take Minimum Required Distributions (MRD) from their IRAs, may be able to make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) that reduce their mandated MRD amount without paying income tax. Consult your tax advisor with respect to your situation.
• US corporations and US subsidiaries of Japanese corporations can make tax deductible contributions. 

For any questions about Friends of CWAJ or donations, contact info.friendsofcwaj@gmail.com.

Volunteering and Membership

To inquire about volunteering with Friends of CWAJ, contact info.friendsofcwaj@gmail.com.

For information about membership in CWAJ, please contact membership@cwaj.org.

Recognition

Would you like to be recognized in the printed and online public donors list on the CWAJ website and in Annual Report or would you like to be anonymous? 

Contact Information

Thank You Gift

Please let us know what thank you gift you would like to receive for your donation. 

In the U.S., donations are tax deductible only net of the value of any items you receive. Please deduct the value of your gift to determine your tax-deductible donation.

If you wish to receive a thank you gift, please make sure to provide your address.

If you are considering a larger gift, including funding a CWAJ Scholarship, Print Show Award or CWAJ Event, please contact development@cwaj.org for sponsorship options.