Japan Study Grants and Scholarships

Japan Study, administered through Earlham College, provides information on grants and scholarships that can help eligible students fund study abroad in Japan.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Eligibility varies by scholarship.
• Students selected for the Japan Study Academic Year option who attend ACM or GLCA consortial colleges may apply for the Jackson Bailey Endowed Travel Scholarship.
• Japan Study participants who live with host families may apply for the Aya Kawano Host Family Experience Endowed Scholarship Fund.
• Earlham College students going on Japan Study may apply for the Lillian Broox Manis Endowed Scholarship and the Alan and Miriam Campbell Endowed Travel Fund.
• Some external scholarships are available to U.S. undergraduate students, including students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding, U.S. citizens, and U.S. permanent residents, depending on the award.

Fields of Study

Japanese studies, study abroad, and other fields depending on the scholarship

Value

• Scholarship awards may help offset airfare and other travel costs associated with studying abroad.
• Award amounts vary by scholarship and year.
• The Bridging Scholarship awards $2,500 for semester-long programs and $4,000 for academic-year programs.
• Freeman-ASIA grants are $3,000 for summer study, $5,000 for a semester, and $7,000 for an academic year.
• Boren Scholarships provide up to $10,000 for a semester and $20,000 for a full academic year.
• The Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship may support up to the full cost of attendance, with awards determined by financial need and other qualifications.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Financial need is considered for the Jackson Bailey Endowed Travel Scholarship.
• The Jackson Bailey scholarship is restricted to students from ACM and GLCA consortial colleges selected for the Academic Year option.
• The Lillian Broox Manis Scholarship is awarded by a committee and supports students with an interest in Japanese studies.
• The Toshizo Watanabe scholarship considers financial need and other qualifications.
• Boren Scholarship recipients must work for the U.S. federal government in the national security arena for a fixed term after graduation.
• Freeman-ASIA recipients must share their study-abroad experiences with their home campuses or communities.

How to Apply

Review the individual scholarship information and application materials linked on the Japan Study scholarships page. Applicants should contact their study abroad office for additional scholarship opportunities. The Aya Kawano scholarship application guidelines and submission take place while students are in Japan.

Application Deadline

Deadlines and qualifications vary by scholarship. Listed deadlines include February 16 for the Alan and Miriam Campbell Endowed Travel Fund, March 16 for the Jackson Bailey Endowed Travel Scholarship, early to mid-March for the Gilman Scholarship, early to mid-April for the Bridging Scholarship for full-year and fall students, and early October for Bridging Scholarship applicants studying abroad in the spring. The Aya Kawano scholarship deadline is to be determined.

Apply via the official page: https://japanstudy.earlham.edu/scholarships

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