Category Archives: financial assistance

Funding: American Association of University Women [general] [women]

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Paula

Graduate, post-graduate, and professional ladies will be interested in the various large and small fellowship and grant opportunities offered by the American Association of University Women, which aims to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and … Continue reading →

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Funding: Blakemore Foundation deadline approaching

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Paula

2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowships & Refresher Grants for Advanced Study of Asian Languages Blakemore language grants are awarded to individuals pursuing professional careers in fields such as business, academia, journalism, law, science, medicine, architecture, engineering, the fine arts, public service, … Continue reading →

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Funding: United States-Japan Foundation Grants

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Paula

http://www.us-jf.org/grants_programs.html The United States Japan Foundation offers a number of grants to educators and organizations seeking to promote pre-college education, communication & public opinion, and US-Japan policy studies. Their grants include:

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Funding: The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program at the Inter‐University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC)

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Paula

The IUC is pleased to announce a new 10‐month fellowship program for Ph.D. students in all fields of Japanese studies, generously sponsored by the Nippon Foundation. The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program at the IUC aims to provide the most promising … Continue reading →

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From Application to Research: Fulbright in Japan

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Paula

Aloha friends! I’m Pamela Runestad, a PhD candidate in medical anthropology from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Paula Curtis of Shinpai Deshō asked me if I would share a little about my experience with scholarships in general and with … Continue reading →

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Funding: [general] Mesothelioma Help

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Paula

Beth, a reader, kindly pointed me in the direction of this $100- $5,000 scholarship which can be used for study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students. The deadlines are September 21st and October 12th, so check it out! — … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan Study Grants now open at National Library of Australia

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Paula

Japan Study Grants The National Library offers annual Japan Study Grants under the auspices of the Harold S. Williams Trust Fund. The Japan Study Grants were established to support interstate scholars and researchers whose work would benefit from access to … Continue reading →

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Funding: Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Nyssa

Are you feeling creative? Do you need funding for your upcoming study abroad this year? The Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship is open to all (undergrad and graduate) current or aspiring study abroad students. Scholarships are awarded each year. The … Continue reading →

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Funding: Sumitomo Foundation Japan-related Research Grant

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Paula

http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm Grant for Japan-related Research Projects Purpose of the Program: The program aims at enhancing mutual understanding between Asian countries and Japan through promoting research projects in the field of the social sciences or humanities that are related to Japan. … Continue reading →

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Funding: Saison Foundation (Contemporary Theater and Dance)

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Paula

[The deadline for these grants have passed, but bookmark it for next year!] http://www.saison.or.jp/english/application/01.html Contemporary Theater and Dance: International Project Support Program (For medium to long-term artistic collaboration projects) This program offers grants and/or priority use of space at Morishita … Continue reading →

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