Objectives:
The JLSF/Aurora Foundation is hosting its 1st Charity Golf Classic on June 26, 2006 at the exclusive La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Net proceeds from the tournament will fund the Aurora Golf Scholarship, which outreaches to accomplished golfers in Japan and provides the opportunity for the winner to develop golf skills on the world-class courses in the United States; and to benefit the mission of the Aurora Foundation.

Applications are now being accepted for the AURORA Charity Golf Classic Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a citizen of Japan who resides in Japan.    The scholarship will be presented to an individual with a high achievement dream or challenge in his/her golf career. The decision of the judges of the Aurora Charity Golf Classic Scholarship is final.

The winner will receive a $3000 scholarship and roundtrip air tickets from Tokyo, Japan to Los Angeles and will participate and compete at the Aurora Charity Golf Classic on June 26, 2006. By awarding this scholarship, the Aurora Foundation hopes to help the winner enhance the pursuit of her or his truest, most heartfelt dream by providing the opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience on the world-class courses of the United States in order to better develop their golf skills and techniques.

Eligibility and Application Requirements:
Applicants must be:
(1)  All applicants must be of Japanese descent;
(2)  The person must be a rookie golfer who has a promising record from tournaments;
(3)  seeking to become a professional golfer or has taken and passed the PGA test in Japan;
(4)   The application form is to be submitted by applicant with the application fee of US$100 (money order) by May 25, 2006;
          Application Form in ENGLISH   (PDF Format)
          Application Form in JAPANESE   (PDF Format)
(5)  After the tournament, the awardee must submit a report to the Aurora Foundation about their experience in the United States, the various golf courses they played and how this opportunity has helped them in their career growth.

Judging Criteria:
Selection criteria will include the commitment of the applicants to their career goal and dream, necessity of Aurora's support, and positive future potential.

Deadline:
The completed application form and required materials must be postmarked to the Aurora Foundation on or before May 25, 2006.  The application form is available online at the Aurora Foundation website, or upon request from the Aurora Foundation office.   The Scholarship Recipient will be announced by June 5, 2006.

Mail submissions to:
Aurora Golf Scholarship
3127 Nichols Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Tel: 323.882-6545 / Fax: 323.969-9425
E-mail:  Aurorafoundation@usa.net
Website:  http://www.jlsf-aurora.org

Prize:
The winner will receive a $3000 scholarship and roundtrip air tickets from Tokyo, Japan to Los Angeles and will participate and compete at the Aurora Charity Golf Classic on June 26, 2006.

Press Release:
The Press Release (PDF Format) for the Aurora Charity Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction is available HERE.   Press Release in JAPANESE is available HERE.

All inquiries, and request for applications from those interested in supporting this project should contact the Aurora Foundation by e-mail at <Aurorafoundation@usa.net> for further information.