Scholarship, Bursary, Grant Opportunities

Students of Japan, it's culture and the Japanese language. Here are some of the many opportunities for you to continue your studies:

Japanese Government Scholarships

Research students

You must be under 35 years of age and a college graduate (includes prospective graduates). If you would like to enroll in a master's program, you must be a college graduate and have completed 16 years of schooling.

Teacher training students

You must be under 35 years of age and, in principle, a graduate of a college or teacher training college. You must have at least five years of active experience as a teacher in a primary, secondary or teacher training college in your country. (Please note that college and university teachers currently in active service are not considered for this scholarship).

Undergraduate university students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of school education or have completed courses in a school comparable to a high school (includes prospective graduates).

Japanese studies students

Applicants must be from eighteen to twenty-nine years old. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students in faculties or schools which major in Japanese language or Japanese culture in a university outside Japan at the time when they come to Japan and must be enrolled in the home institution at the time when they return to their home countries. Students majoring in the fields other than Japanese language or Japanese culture who wish to study various aspects of Japan( engineering, economy, agriculture, architecture, art, etc.)as part of their major studies should apply to the AIEJ for admission to the Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program.

College of technology students

You must be at least 17 and under 22 years of age and have completed school education comparable to a high school (a minimum of 11 years beginning in primary school) education (includes prospective graduates).

Special training college students

You must be at least 18 and under 22 years of age and have completed 12 years of schooling or have completed school education comparable to a Japanese high school (includes prospective graduates).

Young Leaders' Program(YLP) students

Applicants must be young public administrators and so on, from Asian and other countries participating in the YLP who are expected to play active roles as future national leaders in their respective countries. The participants must be university or college graduates, who have at least 3-5 years' work experiences in public administration or enterprises and so on(*). The screening of the participants is based on recommendations of the recommending authorities.
(*)There are five different YLP programs, each of which has different qualifications in work experience and affiliation, and the recommending authorities.

For information, application forms, etc., go to: http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html

The National Science Foundation

Offers summer programs and support for U.S. graduate students in science and engineering as well as the social sciences. The program is designed to provide students with first-hand experience in Japanese research environments and an introduction to the science and science policy infrastructure of the country and language training. The program lasts approximately eight weeks from June/July to August. Application deadline is December 1 annually. For inquiries contact Japan and Korea Program, Room 935, Division of International Programs, The National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230, USA (Tel) 703- 306-1701, (Fax) 703-306-0474. To order publications or forms, e-mail pubs@nsf.gov or (Tel.) 703-306-1130. To get the latest information about program deadlines, publications, etc., visit: JKPinfo@nsf.gov/

The Japan Foundation Scholarships

"The Japan Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries through 1) the exchange of persons; 2) support of Japanese studies; 3) support of Japanese-language instruction; 4) arts-related exchanges. Established by special legislation in the Japanese Diet in 1972, the Foundation operates on the income from an endowment and subsidies contributed by the Japanese government and private circles," (from The Japan Foundation Brochure). The following programs are available through the Japan Foundation:

Fellowship Programs Research Fellowship
Doctoral Fellowship Institutional Support Programs Visiting Professorship
Research/Professional Conference Library Support Programs

Category A1
Category A2
Category B1
Category B2

For more information regarding these programs, write to:

The Japan Foundation
152 West 57th Street, 39th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Tel. (212) 489-0299; Fax (212) 489-0409

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation

Offers scholarships to foreign students studying at graduate schools in Japan for the academic year (from April to March). Non-Japanese nationals who come to Japan for study or research, and are enrolled in an AISF-designated graduate school; any Ph.D. candidate in the last year of study; and students who are interested in international understanding and friendship and willing to participate in AISF sponsored activities are eligible. Check out their web site for application materials. For other inquiries, contact: Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation, Tel: 03-3943-7612; Fax: 03- 3943-1512; 3-5-8 Sekiguchi Bunkyoku, Tokyo 112, (E-mail) aisf@sh0.po.iijnet.or.jp.

National Security Education Program

National Security Education Program provides merit-based scholarships for undergraduates who study abroad in areas deemed critical to US security and economic well-being which includes Japan. In general, juniors and seniors may apply if they are planning international study of one or more semesters' freshman and sophomores, if they are planning intensive summer or academic term study. Applicants should be aware that acceptance of an NSEP scholarship incurs a service obligation--typically an internship in a national security-related government office--equal in time to the NSEP-supported period abroad to be fulfilled within 8 years of graduation. The campus deadline for submission of application materials to the Office of International Programs is mid-January. Finalists are announced in late April. For further information, contact Jordan Pollack at the Office of International Programs, G513 Michigan Union, 764-4311, (Email) jipol@umich.edu.

ICWA

Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) Target-Of-Opportunity Fellowships
Sponsored by Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA), The Crane-Rogers Foundation
Administered by Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA), The Crane-Rogers Foundation

The purpose of the Institute of Current World Affairs is to provide talented and promising individuals with an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of an issue, country or region outside the United States and to share that understanding with a wider public. The Institute awards Fellowships for a minimum period of two years to young women and men under 36 years of age who demonstrate initiative, integrity, outstanding character, good communications skills, seriousness of purpose and enthusiasm for their chosen fields. In selecting a person, the Institute hopes that the fellow will not only grow personally but will make significant contributions to United States society and to civilization in general. The Institute invests in individuals who have great expectations and shares with them the risk of uncertain consequences.

Peter B. Martin
Executive Director
Institute of Current World Affairs
4 West Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH 03755

Phone: (603) 643-5548 Fax: (603) 643-9599
Email: icwa@valley.net
Url: http://www.icwa.org/

Monbusho Fellowships

Offers college graduates and graduate students the opportunity to study and research a specific field at a Japanese university.

Educational Program Coordinator
Consulate General of Japan in New York
299 Park Avenue, 18th Flr.
New York, NY 10171
Phone: (212) 418-4452
Email: scholarship@ny.cgl.org
Url: http://www.cgj.org/en/h/03.html

Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation JLSF Scholarships

The primary goal of these scholarships is to assist United States citizens, who are either Japanese language teachers or graduate students of Japanese language education, experience life in Japan, further their understanding of the Japanese language, improve their teaching abilities, and enrich their appreciation of Japanese culture. We believe these recipients will generate immeasurable goodwill for USA/Japan relations, and all their future students will share in the benefits realized from these scholarships.

JLSF
Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation
3127 Nichols Canyon Road
Los Angeles, Ca 90046
United States

Phone: (323) 882-6545
Fax: (323) 969-9425
Email: aurorafoundation@usa.net
Url: http://www.jlsf-aurora.org

JLSF Aurora Challenge Grant

Sponsored by Japanese Language Scholarship
Administered by Japanese Language Scholarship

The Aurora Challenge Grant is awarded to a USA citizen residing in California. The award will go to an individual with a creative proposal focusing on Japanese culture, global goodwill and intercultural appreciation.

AURORA Challenge Grant Application
Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation
3127 Nichols Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90046
United States

Phone: (323) 882-6545
Fax: (323) 969-9425
Email: AuroraFoundation@usa.net
Url: http://www.jlsf-aurora.org

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Collegenet/Mach 25: allows you to search 600,000 awards.
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Absolutely Scholarships: boasts a data base of more than 200,000 awards.
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EduPrep: maintains a data base of more than 2.5 million awards.
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Nationally Coveted Scholarships and Fellowships: gives you access to undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral awards.
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ScholarSite: allows students to search for scholarships by field of study.
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GoCollege: has 600,000 scholarships from more than 8,000 funding sources.
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International Scholarships: is just what it sounds like.
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Clubscholarship.com Scholarship Search: is part of the Collegiatefunding.com network, and lists more than 500,000 awards. http://www.clubscholarship.com/

Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide: is offered by the College Planning Network.
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Teach English in Japan

At Peppy Kids Club, we're always looking for great people to join our team. I'd like to invite you to get connected to Peppy Kids Club so that you can be the first to hear about our latest career opportunities. If you see a job that interests you, you'll have a direct connection to our hiring team.

Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age

High school graduate

No criminal record

Possess clear spoken English

Adaptable to foreign culture

Can stay in Japan for one year or more
Thanks,

Morgan Stanley Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan

Award of $7,500 to an undergraduate student from a US college or university who will study abroad in Japan for a full academic year and who is interested in international business and finance.

Susan Schmidt
Executive Director
Association of Teachers of Japanese
240 Humanities, EALC Department
University of Colorado, Campus Box 279
Boulder, CO 80309

Phone: 3034925487
Fax: 3034925856
Email: atj@colorado.edu
Url: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/abroad.html

International Student Scholarships
SSponsored by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

JASSO administers a range of scholarship programs. The purpose of these programs is to foster the development individuals who will become the leaders of the next generation of society and to promote international understanding and exchange. Please visit the website to find out detailed information about the available scholarship opportunities.

Information Center for International Education
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
2-79 Aomi
Koto-ku
Tokyo, 135-8630
Japan

phone: +81 (3) 5520-6131
fax: +81 (3) 5520-612
email: nippon@jasso.go.jp
url: http://www.jasso.go.jp

JET Program

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme invites university graduates from overseas to participate in international exchange and foreign language education throughout Japan. Established in 1987, the programme has earned a high reputation, both in Japan and overseas, for its efforts in youth and cultural exchanges, and has become one of the largest exchange programmes in the world.

The programme offers university graduates the opportunity to serve in local government organizations as well as public and private junior and senior high schools.

For info visit http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/apply.html

Graduate Scholarship for Non-Japanese Women to Study in Japan

The NJG Program supports graduate study in Japan for non-Japanese women who are enrolled in degree programs at Japanese universities.

NJG Scholarship Coordinator
CWAJ
2-24-13-1202 Kami-Osaki Shinagawa-ku
Tokyo, 141-0021
Japan
Phone: +81(3) 3491-2091
Fax: +81(3) 3491-2092
Email: Scholarship@cwaj.org
Url: http://www.cwaj.org/index.htm

Monbusho Fellowships

Offers college graduates and graduate students the opportunity to study and research a specific field at a Japanese university.

Educational Program Coordinator
Consulate General of Japan in New York
299 Park Avenue, 18th Flr.
New York, NY 10171
Phone: (212) 418-4452
Email: scholarship@ny.cgl.org
Url: http://www.cgj.org/en/h/03.html

Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation JLSF Scholarships

The primary goal of these scholarships is to assist United States citizens, who are either Japanese language teachers or graduate students of Japanese language education, experience life in Japan, further their understanding of the Japanese language, improve their teaching abilities, and enrich their appreciation of Japanese culture. We believe these recipients will generate immeasurable goodwill for USA/Japan relations, and all their future students will share in the benefits realized from these scholarships.

JLSF
Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation
3127 Nichols Canyon Road
Los Angeles, Ca 90046
United States

Phone: (323) 882-6545 Fax: (323) 969-9425
Email: aurorafoundation@usa.net
Url: http://www.jlsf-aurora.org

University of Tokyo Scholarships

The University of Tokyo offers a program to provide a research grant to privately financed international students with an excellent academic record.

Scholarship Coordinator
The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo
Bunkyo-ku, 113-8654
Tokyo

phone: +81 (3-5841-2084
fax: +81 (3) 5841-2366
email: daigakuin@adm.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp
url: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/res03/i14_e.html

Daiwa Bank Foundation for Asia and Oceania

Daiwa Bank Foundation for Asia and Oceania subsidizes international exchanges between Japan and Asian/Oceanian countries. The foundation also does surveys and research on politics, economics, culture and history. For more information contact Dai-2 Nomura Bldg., 2-1-1 Bingo-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-541; (Tel.) 06-203-9480; (Fax) 06-203-9481.

Itoh Scholarship Foundation

A non-profit charitable institute devoted to helping young people pursue academic study that will encourage better understanding between Japan and other countries. The fund provides financial assistance for the study of the Japanese language at Japanese universities and equivalent institutions by non-natives; scholarships for foreign students studying at a Japanese high school, university undergraduate or postgraduate course; and bonuses for students of Japanese language schools who came to Japan for the purpose of study or research. For more information, contact the Itoh Scholarship Foundation at JC Bldg., 3-6-22 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105; (Tel.) 03-3578-9541; (Fax) 03-3431-8038.

JTP Program

Japan Technology Management Program at the University of Michigan offers financial support to students who combine the study of Japan with an aspect of science, technology, and their applications. Five types of fellowships are offered: summer language study, tuition support for study in Japan exchange programs, academic year study, Ph.D. candidate support, and research support. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 1999. Applications should be sent to: Fellowship Committee, Japan Technology Management Program, The University of Michigan, 2715 IOE Bldg., 1205 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2117, Tel: 734- 763-3258; Fax 734-763-0686, (Email) jtmp@umich.edu. Notice of award will be given by March 15, 1999.

Toshiba International Foundation

The Toshiba International Foundation subsidizes symposiums and seminars related to promotion of understanding toward Japan, as well as research overseas; subsidizes overseas activities in the fields of science and technology, and fine arts. For more information contact Toshiba bldg.-3C-4, 1-1-1 Shibaura, Minatoku, Tokyo-105- 01; (Tel.) 03-3457-2733; (Fax) 03-3457-4389; (E-mail) pco@toshiba.co.jp.

Bridging Scholarship

For Study Abroad in Japan provides up to $4,000 and a round-ticket to Japan for undergraduate students.

Susan Schmidt
Executive Director
Association of Teachers of Japanese
University of Colorado-Boulder
Campus Box 279, 240 Humanities Building
Boulder, CO 80309
Phone: 3034925487
Fax: 3034925856
Email: atj@colorado.edu
Url: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/abroad.htm

NSEP National Security Education Program

National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships

Government-funded scholarships for study in areas of the world outside western Europe, Canada, and Australia. Recipients are required to fulfill a service requirement by working in higher education or for the US government. Application available online. The national deadline for applications is usually in mid February. However, most campuses have a local representative to assist with the application process. Contact your university's study abroad office to find out if your campus has an earlier deadline. Web site: http://www.iie.org/nsep

Blakemore Asian Language Fellowships

Scholarships for advanced language training for students planning to pursue careers related to Asia. Website: http://www.blakemorefoundation.or

Grew Foundation Scholarships

This Foundation was established in 1950, in honor of the late American Ambassador to Japan, Joseph C. Grew. Its purpose is the cultivation of understanding between peoples of Japan and the United States through providing educational opportunities for Japanese youths to study at American liberal arts colleges. It gives a limited number of scholarships to promising high school graduates for their undergraduate education in the United States. The International House of Japan has administered the Grew Foundation since 1971.

c/o International House of Japan
5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
Telephone: +81-(0)3-3470-3211
Facsimile: +81-(0)3-3470-3170
E-mail: grew@i-house.or.jp
Open: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, New Year's recess

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF)

Offers scholarship to Ph.D candidates enrolled in the graduate schools located in the Kanto area in Japan. Visit http://www.aisf.or.jp/aisf_private/scholarship.htm

Sweden: Scholarships

Organizations Offering Grants and Scholarships for Research Exchange Japan – Sweden

http://www.stint.se/dokument/pdf/Sweden-Japan%20scholarships%20and%
20grants%202006.pdf

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Sponsored by the US Department of State and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue semester or academic-year long study abroad opportunities. To be eligible students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application. For more information, application deadlines and the online application, please visit http://www.iie.org/gilman.

Nissho Iwai Foundation

Offers scholarships for foreign students registered in an undergraduate or a postgraduate course at a Japanese university. Students specializing in the humanities and social sciences have priority. For more information, contact 2-4-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo-107; (Tel.) 03- 3588-2115; (Fax) 03-3588-4832.

Sanwa Bank Foundation

Sanwa Bank Foundation offers scholarships for students from ASEAN countries, as well as China, who study in designated universities in their respective countries. Students studying economics have priority. They also subsidize foreign scholars in the field of Japanese and Asian studies. For more information contact Sanwa Ginko Tokyo bldg., 1-1-1 Ote-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo-100; (Tel.) 03-5252-1111, (Fax) 03- 3211-7870

University of Tokyo Scholarships

The University of Tokyo offers a program to provide a research grant to privately financed international students with an excellent academic record.

Scholarship Coordinator
The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo
Bunkyo-ku, 113-8654
Tokyo

phone: +81 (3-5841-2084
fax: +81 (3) 5841-2366
email: daigakuin@adm.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp
url: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/res03/i14_e.html

ACLS Grants

Language Study grants are available to graduate and exceptional undergraduate students in a variety of awards. For more information, contact the ACLS office, Office of Fellowships and Grants, American Council of Learned Societies, 228 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017-3398. Phone: (212)697-1505. Website: http://www.acls.org or http://jpns.remotedb.earlham.edu/study_abroad_japan/scholarships.htm

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