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!

 

Bridging Scholarship

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

 

Hashi.org

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:

Study Abroad Funding

Scholarships.com

(This is a GREAT resource! Just fill out some info and they get back to you with scholarships that match your answers.)

Diversity Abroad

(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)

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