Bridging Scholarships – Study Abroad in Japan
Funding for a study abroad program in Japan with academic credit.
Eligibility
- U.S. Citizen
About the Bridging Scholarship
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan to assist students with travel and living expenses. The Bridging Scholarship program is sponsored and funded by the US-Japan Bridging Foundation, through contributions from a number of corporations, private foundations, and individual donors.
Amount Awarded
- Semester scholarship: $2,500 cash stipend.
- Academic-year scholarship: $4,500 cash stipend.
Application Process
The Bridging Scholarships – Study Abroad in Japan does not have a campus process. The national deadline is typically in early April for Fall, early November for Spring. We encourage you to begin your application early.
Campus Application Deadline
No campus process
National Application Deadline
March 15, 2027
Additional Info
Number Awarded: ~100
Additional information, including application criteria, can be found at the Bridging Scholarships – Study Abroad in Japan website.