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Announcement: Bridging Scholarships for Japan Study Abroad -- $2,500-$4,000
The Bridging Scholarship program will award scholarships to American students participating in study abroad programs in Japan during Fall 2024, Academic Year 2024-2025, and Spring 2025.
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized credit-bearing exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to apply for these scholarships.Recipients of Bridging Scholarships receive stipends of $2,500 or $4,000, depending on the length of their study program in Japan. The scholarships are funded by donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. Since 1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded 2,200 scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan. Most recently, 80 students received scholarships for study in Japan beginning in Fall 2019.
The deadline for applications for Bridging scholarships is March 15, 2024. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need. The scholarships are administered by the American Association of Teachers of Japanese.
Applications can be submitted electronically. The online application form and complete information can be found at:
http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarships.