OBJECTIVES
The Japan-America Society of Washington (JASSW) Centennial Scholarship is our commitment to empowering and nurturing the next generation of global leaders who will be instrumental in Building Bridges to the Next Century. This scholarship demonstrates our dedication to education and to US-Japan relations and honors the 100-year legacy of our organization.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Centennial Scholarship program supports educational initiatives offered by nonprofit organizations with leadership development and global exchange programs. Our program is designed to offer financial assistance to students pursuing international educational experiences. For 2024, we can support up to three students based in Washington State or in Japan at $3500 each.
SELECTION PROCESS
International education nonprofits with an interest in this program should submit a proposal of no more than three pages including:
- Letter of Inquiry cover sheet
- Brief summary of international education work and connections to Japan
- Programmatic opportunities open to students
- A brief budget describing how these funds would be utilized
- Send application to Japan-America Society of the State of Washington jassw@jassw.org
- Deadline for applications: EXTENDED UNTIL April 30th, 2024
QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership development and global exchange programs
- Eligible participants selected by international education nonprofits may include high school and university students who demonstrate a strong commitments to cross-cultural exchange and global leadership.
- The funded programs can but need not involve travel between Japan and Washington State. Instead, our interest is in developing global leaders.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
- The selected program/organization is obligated to submit a report before the start of the program and on its successful completion.
- For year-long programs, reports must be provided at least twice a year.
TIMELINE
- Student selections by June 30, 2024 for 2024 – 2025 summer and academic year
