Category Archives: study abroad

Fellowship: Fulbright Scholarship Opportunities East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia Studies

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Paula

The 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program core competition is now open. The Fulbright Scholar Program offers teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2014-2015 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and … Continue reading →

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Intensive Kanbun Course at the IUC, Summer 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Travis

The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies, Yokohama (administered by Stanford University), will offer a three-week intensive course in reading kanbun in the summer of 2013. The course is intended for students — primarily graduate students — who need to … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Paula

Many students wonder what kinds of programs outside of the standard academic study abroad experience will enable them to make meaningful connections to Japan on a personal and professional level.  The Japan-America Student Conference is a student-led exchange program in … Continue reading →

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UNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Program

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Paula

May 26-June 29, 2013 Undergraduate students: spend 5 weeks in the heart of Kyoto this summer and earn 6 college credits! The 2013 UNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Program is a 5-week summer program designed for participants to learn Japanese … Continue reading →

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Funding: Make Your Mark Study Abroad Essay Contest [general] [undergrad]

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Paula

Undergrads looking for additional funding for their study abroad may be interested in the LewerMark Student program’s “Make Your Mark” essay contest, which offers anywhere between $750 and $1,250 to the first, second, and third place winners of their essay … Continue reading →

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2013 JET Memorial Invitation Program (JET-MIP) for U.S. High School Students

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Laura

For junior and senior U.S. High School students currently learning Japanese and interested in furthering their studies of Japan, the JET Memorial Invitation Program (JET-MIP) is preparing for it’s third year of exchange! The program will give 32 students a … Continue reading →

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Funding: Toyota Foundation Grants

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Paula

http://www.toyotafound.or.jp/english/02program/ The Toyota Foundation offers a number of grant opportunities for research and activities in Japan. Although the theme specifics for some programs listed are geared towards previous years, they include: Grant Program for Community Activities In keeping with our … Continue reading →

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CFN Tokyo Winter Career Forum 2012

Posted on December 5, 2012 by LM

CareerForum.Net Tokyo Winter Career Forum 2012 Career Forum is a job fair organized by DISCO International, where companies recruit their future employees. Likewise, candidates, primarily graduating students and mid-career professionals, can visit and interview with recruiters at their respective company … Continue reading →

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Program: Japanese Language Program for Specialists (in Cultural and Academic Field)

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Paula

Japanese Language Program for Specialists (in Cultural and Academic Field) Location: Japan Japanese Language Program for Specialists(in Cultural and Academic Field) This is an intensive language training program for researchers and postgraduate students in the field of Japan-related social sciences … Continue reading →

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Volunteer: Peace Boat Summer 2012 Japanese/English Interpreters

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Nyssa

Re-posted from NEJETAA’s website. Link to original posting. “A JET from a friend of JETAANY Secretary Pam is going on the Peace Boat next spring and is hoping to recruit some JETs/alums and asked us to share more information with … Continue reading →

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