Category Archives: applications

IUC Series: The IUC Summer Program

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Paula

The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies has two programs, the intensive summer program and the intensive 10-month program (I use this word for both because there’s really no denying that the 10-month program is just as serious business as … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, graduate school, housing, language schools, living abroad, main posts, program review, study abroad, summer program | Tagged coursework, Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies, IUC, Japan, proficiency, summer program, Yokohama | 5 Comments

CIES Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars for Applicants

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paula

Helpful resources are available at http://www.cies.org/ for those interested in submitting a Fulbright Scholar Application. DEADLINE: August 1, 2011 Participate in one of several webinars organized to provide valuable information regarding the application process: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:00 PM … Continue reading →

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Funding Opportunity: The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Nyssa

http://www.rotary-yoneyama.or.jp/overseas-s/index_english.html Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation, Inc.（RYMF) will start a new scholarship program for overseas students scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school under Japan’s pre-arrival University Admission System. The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Applicants Residing Abroad, or … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Summer Program “Asia and Europe in a Global Context”

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Paula

Summer School 2011 in Heidelberg, Germany The Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” at Heidelberg University welcomes applications for its Summer School 2011 from graduate students in humanities and social sciences with an interest in transcultural … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, applications, graduate school, living abroad, study tools, summer program | Tagged asia, consumption, culture, Europe, Germany, global, globalization, Heidelberg University, history, summer program | Leave a comment

Choosing the right Japanese Studies Ph.D. program for you

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Paula

April 15th. The dreaded Tax Day. Or, for those hoping to break into academia, also known as Decision Day! If you’re like me, you’ve spent all of March and most of February agonizing over where the rest of your life … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, funding, graduate school, main posts, undergraduate | Tagged applying to graduate school, choosing a school, cohort, faculty, graduate school, japanese studies, language, school rankings, students | 6 Comments

William and Alice Hosokawa Fellowship Program for Coloradoans

Posted on February 3, 2011 by LM

This comes to us from Japan America Society of Colorado mailing list and web page. Founded under the auspices of the Japan America Society of Colorado, the William and Alice Hosokawa Fellowship Program provides grants annually to create a better … Continue reading →

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ESL Job Application Differences: Japan and Korea

Posted on February 2, 2011 by importedmegami

Greetings, everyone! Amanda here. If you read my last post, you will remember I talked about why I didn’t do JET. This time I am back to tell you about application processes for different ESL jobs. Jen C. has already … Continue reading →

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Funding from the Aurora Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

We previously featured the Aurora Challenge Grant for funding possibilities, but there is also a Japanese Language Scholarship they offer. Unfortunately the deadline has passed for this year, but it might be worth bookmarking for next year! Also, the Challenge … Continue reading →

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Road Map to a Military Decision

Posted on December 1, 2010 by kachmcd

So I promised everyone in my previous post a look into using your Japanese Studies major in the military…well, I’m going to back up a few paces before we dive into that pool. Naturally, you have to first decide which … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, funding, jobs, living abroad, main posts, military service | Tagged air force, army, asia, Japan, marines, military, navy | 2 Comments

Middlebury Language Schools: Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Investing in the Study of Critical Languages

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Paula

Middlebury, known for its excellent language schools, has announced this year’s fellowship opportunity for full scholarship to attend one of its summer programs. If you think a summer intensive study is for you, be sure to check it out. The … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, financial assistance, funding, graduate school, language schools, undergraduate | Tagged intensive Japanese, Japanese, Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace, Middlebury College, Middlebury Language Schools, summer program | Leave a comment