Amount: $500 - $1,500
Deadline: April 30 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
JASWDC offers scholarships to students in the Washington D.C. area who are committed to furthering understanding and relations between the U.S. and Japan.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must be studying Japanese language, culture, or US-Japan relations
- reside or attend school in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay on Japanese studies
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in March and close in April. Notifications in June.
Tips
Emphasize your passion for Japanese language, culture, or US-Japan relations. Highlight any relevant academic or extracurricular activities.