Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will 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, individuals, and foundations to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation. Since 1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded more than 2,000 scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan. Most recently, 80 students received scholarships for study in Japan beginning in the Fall 2019 semester.
Spring 2020 study programs are those beginning between January and April 2020 and continuing for at least three months. (Students studying in Japan beginning in Fall 2020 should apply beginning in January 2020.)
The deadline for applications for Spring 2020 Bridging scholarships is October 10, 2019. Applicants will be notified of the results by November 30. 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:
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