Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
Purpose
The Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Funding from private foundations and major U.S. corporations has made it possible for ATJ to award 100 scholarships annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria include:
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Previous academic performance;
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Appropriateness of study abroad program;
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Recommendations.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents;
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Be enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad.
Stipend
Bridging Scholarship recipients receive a stipend of $2,500 (for students on semester-long programs) or $4,000 (for students on academic year programs).
Duration
Bridging Scholarships provide support for semester-long or academic year programs. Students studying in Japan on summer programs are not eligible to apply.