The Association of Teachers of Japanese (ATJ) Bridging Scholarship
program will award 70 scholarships to American students participating
in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in fall 2003.
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending
any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible
to apply for these scholarships.
Recipients of Bridging Scholarships will receive stipends ranging
from $2,500 to $4,000, depending on the length of their study program
in Japan. The scholarships are funded by donations from U.S.
corporations and foundations to the US-Japan Bridging Foundation.
Since 1999, the Bridging Scholarship program has awarded 285
scholarships to students studying abroad in Japan. Most recently, 35
students from colleges and universities in 19 states received
scholarships for the Spring 2003 semester.
The deadline for applications is April 3, 2003. Successful applicants
will be notified by May 30. Selection will be based on academic
potential and financial need.
In addition, Morgan Stanley will award two $7,500 scholarships to
undergraduate students who will be studying abroad in Japan during
the 2003-2004 academic year and who have an interest in economics and
international finance. Applicants must submit an essay on one of
several designated public-policy topics together with an application
for the Bridging Scholarship program.
Information on the Bridging and Morgan Stanley scholarships and
downloadable application forms are available at ATJ's Web site:
http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html. Printed
application brochures are also available.