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Bridging Scholarship Program 2026-27

Awarded by American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · USD 2,500 - USD 4,500 depending on the program

Eligible Courses

Any field of study

Eligible Nationalities

Open to students of USA

Can Be Taken At

Universities of USA

Provider

American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)

Last Verified On

09 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

With great pleasure, the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation and AATJ are pleased to announce the opening of scholarship applications for study abroad in Japan. The Fall 2026 semester, the 2026–2027 academic year, or the Spring 2027 semester may be used as the study term. Note that there won't be a second, separate application deadline for scholarships in the spring of 2025. Scholarships for summer study programs in Japan are not awarded.

Eligibility for Bridging Scholarship Program:

  • Bridging Scholarship applications are open to undergraduates studying in any subject.
  • Studying the Japanese language is not required. Before and during their time studying abroad
  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States and enrolled as students in an American institution or university.
  • They must study in Japan for at least three months to receive transferable credits to their US home campus.
  • Applications from students who have already started their study abroad program in Japan are not accepted.

Application process -

  • The applicants must also surpass all the requirements set by the university.

Application Deadline:

For study abroad in the 2026–2027 Academic Year, there will be one application deadline: March 15th, 2026. Students expecting to study abroad Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and the academic year 2026-2027 must apply by this date.

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How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Bridging Scholarship Program 2026-27 is Expired.
  • Bridging Scholarship Program 2026-27 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Bridging Scholarship Program 2026-27 is offered for Any field of study.
  • Bridging Scholarship Program 2026-27 is open for: Open to students of USA.
  • Bridging Scholarship Program 2026-27 is offered by American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ).
  • Bridging Scholarship Program 2026-27 covers Partial Funding, USD 2,500 - USD 4,500 depending on the program.