[International] Scholarships for study abroad in Japan

[Jenna Graff <graff@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu>]

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> 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.
>
> Fall 2003 programs are those beginning between August and October 2003 and 
> continuing for at least three months. (Summer program participants are not 
> eligible for Bridging Scholarships.) Students planning to study abroad in 
> Japan beginning in Spring 2004 should apply in October 2003 for the Spring 
> 2004 scholarships.
>
> 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.



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