Scholarships at LCJ
Lakeland College Japan works closely with the financial aid office at our home campus to help students find appropriate financial aid for their studies in Japan. At this time, we are able to offer all international students a one time scholarship of ¥100,000!
LCJ is also able to introduce students to outside sources for scholarships and grants. Take a look at the website below to find out if you are eligible to apply for and receive any of these great opportunities!
Mentor Scholarship
This scholarship is being offered to past and current students, as well as their friends, relatives, and other acquaintances who are introduced to LCJ. This scholarship is particularly popular amongst colleges and universities overseas, and allows benefits to both those introducing LCJ and those being introduced. In the situation that a past or current student (or family member) introduces and recommends LCJ to a person, and that person is able to successfully complete the application and admissions process; upon entering the "mentor" will receive ¥50,000 from our college. The applicant will benefit from having their application fee completely waived. By all means, please be aware of this scholarship and benefit being offered to you and other students!
The Association of Teachers of Japanese awards between 60 and 100 scholarships for American students who are studying abroad in Japan.
Amount: $2,500 to $4,000
Deadline: October 7, 2011 and April 7, 2012
Apply: Download the form from the website
Rotary International Scholarships
As awards may vary by location, please check with your local Rotary Club to inquire about available scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Apply: At your local Rotary Club
Each year, Hashi.org provides three students (one from America, one from Korea, and one from Japan) with a $1,000 scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1 - June 15 (Japanese)
July 1 - August 15 (American)
September 1 - October 15 (Korean)
Apply: By downloading the form on the website
Boren Awards for International Study
This scholarship is available to US undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in or about fields that are critical to US national security.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 9, 2012
Apply: Through the website
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to 2,300 American students who are currently receiving a Federal Pell Grant while studying abroad and are in good academic standing.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: October 4, 2011
Apply: Through the website
Other great resources:
(This is a GREAT resource! Just fill out some info and they get back to you with scholarships that match your answers.)
(This is a great resource for learning how to manage money while abroad, student loans for studying abroad and personal fundraising, even if you are not eligible for one of their scholarships)