ATJ Bridging (American Teachers of Japanese)
Description
The Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Each Bridging Scholarship recipient will be expected to send a brief report about his or her study in Japan to the AATJ office within 90 days of returning from abroad. These reports will be valuable both for students who plan to study abroad in Japan and for teachers and advisors who are helping students to select suitable programs of study.
Eligibility
U.S. citizen studying in Japan for a semester or year.
Scholarship Amounts:
- Semester scholarship: $2,500 cash stipend.
- Academic-year scholarship: $4,500 cash stipend.
Application Deadline:
For study abroad in the 2026–2027 Academic Year, there will be one application deadline: March 15, 2026.
Students expecting to study abroad Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and academic-year 2026-2027 must apply by this date.
For more information
American Teachers of Japanese