The Toshizo Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship Program (2019-2020 Watanabe Scholars)

Overview

The Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to undergraduates/graduate students for a semester or year-long study abroad program in either the United States or Japan. A generous endowment gift of $10 million from Mr. Toshizo (Tom) Watanabe to the U.S.-Japan Council makes it possible to award scholarships to students for whom study abroad would not be possible without financial support.

The scholarship will support up to the full cost of attendance to the study abroad program of the applicant’s choice. The scholarship program grants awards to recipients in amounts determined by financial need and other qualifications. 2019 marks the second year to support American students studying abroad in Japan, and the fourth year for Japanese students studying abroad in the United States. Applications for the 2019-20 academic year are closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.

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Eligibility (to Study Abroad in Japan)

U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Currently in good academic standing at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Will be enrolled in a credit-bearing course of study at a college, university or approved academic center in Japan in the upcoming academic year
Demonstrates financial need for international study (i.e. Without financial assistance or support, would not be able to study abroad)
(Preferred) Applicants who have been raised by a single parent or who have lost both parents
(Preferred) Applicants without significant international travel or study experience
(Preferred) First in family to attend/graduate from college (i.e. first-generation)
(Priority) The priority for the scholarship is undergraduates who are studying abroad for a year or less. Graduate students and international degree-seeking students may also apply, however the maximum amount of an award is $25,000 for one year.

For more information on the scholarship’s establishment, please read the press release.

For any questions, please email [email protected].