Announcing the Fall 2022 Cohort

WELCOME Fall 2022 Bridging Scholars

The United States-Japan Bridging Foundation is thrilled to share that 79 undergraduates from colleges and universities across the United States have been named recipients of the Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan.

Administered by our partner, the American Association of Teachers of Japanese, the program provides selected students with awards ranging from $2,000 to $4,500 to assist with expenses while they study in Japan for a semester or an academic year.

This Fall's cohort hail from a variety of schools—public and private, large universities and small colleges—in 32 states. Their majors range from biochemistry to fine arts but they share a common interest in Japan, its society, and its language and culture. Their destinations also vary, from giant campuses in Tokyo to small colleges in rural Japan.

48% percent of this year's class identify as Black/African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American; 51% as female; and 8% as LGBTQ. 49%. percent are recipients of Federal Pell Grants, demonstrating exceptional financial need.

Please join us in congratulating these students and wishing them well as they embark on their exciting journeys!

To see a list of all scholar visit HERE.