The resources below are divided into three categories:

1. Non-profit exchange organizations – these are organizations that facilitate and promote outbound undergraduate exchange/study abroad programs to Japan of varying lengths to allow American students in-depth exposure to Japanese education, culture, and society;
2. Databases/links on undergraduate exchange – these include non-profit associations, government and databases that offer lists or databases of undergraduate exchange/study abroad programs; and
3. Scholarships.

CULCON provides this list as an informational resource only; inclusion on this list is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation of any specific organization or program.

 

Non-profit exchange organizations (facilitate their own programs):

• CIEE Study Abroad:   A non-profit exchange organization offering summer, semester, or full-year study abroad and homestay options for undergraduates.
  (https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/japan)

• Japan-America Student Conference:  A student-run exchange and one-month conference during the summer.
  (http://iscdc.org/jasc/)

 

Databases/links on undergraduate exchanges:

• Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange: A non-profit membership association offering links to study abroad options for undergraduate students for semester, full-year, and summer programs.
  (https://www.alliance-exchange.org/explore-exchanges/)

• American Association of Teachers of Japanese: A non-profit association listing undergraduate summer, semester, or full-year study abroad programs.  Includes information on homestay options, Japanese language requirements, and cultural opportunities.  Also provides links to scholarship opportunities and a list of Japanese universities.
  (http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad)

• GoAbroad.com:    A database listing organizations and programs that offer undergraduate summer, semester, or full-year study abroad programs in Japan.
  (http://www.goabroad.com/study-abroad/search/japan/study-abroad-1.)

• Institute of International Education:  A non-profit association offering a searchable database of study abroad programs for undergraduates.
  (https://www.iie.org/en/Programs)

•  IIEPassport Study Abroad Directories:  A non-profit association offering a searchable database of study abroad programs for undergraduates.
  (http://iiepassport.org/SearchResult.asp?scho=&country=1240&region=1141)

• National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS):   A non-profit association listing university programs for study abroad in Japan, language study, U.S. universities in Japan, and scholarships.
  (http://www.us-japan.org/)

• NCC’s Online Guide to Research Access in Japan’s major Museums, Libraries and Archives (MLAs):   a guide to research access for students and visiting scholars with English language introductions, links to major collections, forms for applying for research affiliation and the use of resources; plus facility hours, holidays, and online maps.   (http://guides.nccjapan.org/researchaccess?hs=a)

• U.S. Embassy in Japan:  The U.S. government’s official mission in Japan offering a comprehensive listing of opportunities for undergraduate students, for junior year abroad, short-term programs, and summer programs in Japan. Includes a listing of American universities which have campuses in Japan, and where to find more information on study abroad and financial aid opportunities.
  (https://jp.usembassy.gov/education/)

 

Scholarships:

• American Association of Teachers of Japanese: A non-profit association offering “Bridging Scholarships” to American undergraduate students studying abroad in Japan for a semester or year to offset travel and living expenses.
  (http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarships)

• Boren Scholarships: U.S. government initiative offering scholarships for students seeking to study abroad and planning a U.S. government-focused career.
  (http://www.borenawards.org/)

•  Fulbright:  The U.S. government listing of Fulbright scholarships provided to graduating college seniors.
  (http://fulbright.state.gov/programs.html#students) 

• Japan International Christian University (ICU) Foundation: A private foundation providing scholarships for international students studying abroad at ICU, Tokyo.
  (http://www.jicuf.org/grants-for-students)

• Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO):  A Japanese government organization supporting scholarships for undergraduates studying abroad in Japan.
  (https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/scholarship_j/index.html)

• The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program: The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program partners with universities and nonprofits around the globe to provide cohorts of U.S. students an opportunity to study the language and culture in a country/location where the target language is commonly spoken.