Scholarships: Japanese

Etzel Japanese Language Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students in all fields of study. Awards will be given to students to participate in the study abroad program at Waseda University in Japan or similar program at another accredited university in Japan, with the goal of advancing their Japanese language proficiency to achieve fluency in the workplace.

Sponsor: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Number of Awards: 1-2
Amount: $10,000 - $20,000
Renewable: No
Available: October
Deadline: February

Criteria

You must meet the following requirements:

Demonstrated commitment to Japanese language study including successful completion of second-year university-level Japanese.
Duration of study abroad: one full academic year
Demonstrated financial need. Students who do not qualify for Financial Aid, but are in financial need to be able to participate in this study abroad, can include a written statement outlining their financial situation.
Preference given to students who graduated from high school in Oregon

Application

Your application must contain the following materials:

Completed online application
Essay explaining your goal to advance your Japanese language proficiency, and how this study abroad experience will affect your future plans
Letter of recommendation from PSU Japanese language faculty

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