| Students at Pomona College are eligible to apply for fellowships and scholarships that support travel and study in East Asia. |
Undergraduate Scholarships |
Boren Scholarships |
| Boren Scholarships are intended to provide support to students who study languages and cultures seen as critical to U.S. national security. "National security" is broadly defined, including military, political, environmental and social concerns. Study of a foreign language is an integral part of every Boren proposal. Award recipients must meet a service requirement for which they work in the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, State or the Intelligence Community. |
| Further Information: Boren Scholarships or David Arase. |
Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan |
| The Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. ATJ awards 100 scholarships every year to help students with travel and living expenses while studying abroad in Japan. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. |
| Further Information: Bridging Scholarships. |
Freeman-ASIA |
| Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Recipients are required to maintain a print, photo, or video journal and submit reports on their project. Students apply for study abroad programs simultaneous with application for the Fellowship. |
| Further Information: Freeman-ASIA or Kyoko Kurita. |
MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship |
| MEXT scholarship sponosored by the Japanese Government for undergraduate students majoring in Japanese or a related field who wish to attend classes at a Japanese university to enhance their understanding of Japan and Japanese culture and improve their Japanese language skills. Students must have sufficient Japanese knowledge to take classes at a Japanese university. Students have the opportunity to study for up to 1 year. Scholarship includes roundtrip airfare, all school fees, and a monthly stipend. |
| Further Information: Japanese Government Scholarships. See links for "Japanese Studies Scholarships." |
Graduate Fellowships/Scholarships |
Boren Fellowships |
| Boren Graduate Fellowships emphasize the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. national security but are less frequently studied by U.S. graduate students, i.e., areas of the world other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The goal is to develop experts whose enriched educational and professional experiences will enable them to provide leadership and direction in our national commitment to economic growth, and international peace and security. Applicants design their own programs and may combine domestic language and cultural study with overseas study. Programs of study must include a modern language other than English and the study of an area and culture. Fellowship recipients must agree to seek employment with an agency or office of the federal government involved in national security affairs after completing their Fellowships. |
| Further Information: Boren Fellowships or David Arase. |
Fulbright Program |
| The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State in order to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." It allows U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in more than 150 countries, as well as sponsors foreign counterparts to engage in similar activities in the United States. Programs and grants include travel grants, foreign and private grants, and teaching opportunities. |
| Further Information: Fulbright Online, Tom Leabhart, or Hans Rindisbacher. |
MEXT Research Student Scholarship |
| MEXT scholarship sponosored by the Japanese Government for graduate studies in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences. Proficiency in Japanese is not required. Students have the opportunity to conduct research at a Japanese university for either 18 or 24 months, including 6 months of language study. Scholarship includes roundtrip airfare, all school fees, and a monthly stipend. |
| Further Information: Japanese Government Scholarships. See links for "Research Student Scholarships." |
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships |
| Claremont Colleges students apply through the Claremont Rotary chapter, which only offers Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarships. This one year award may be used in any country where Rotary Clubs are located, and provides up to $25,000 for tuition, fees, and other expenses. Study may be in almost any field at an educational institution in a location where a Rotary Club can act as local sponsor. In addition to academic study, Rotary Scholars are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of good will to the people of the host country through both informal and formal appearances at clubs, schools, civic organizations, and other forums. Upon return home, recipients are expected to discuss and share their experiences with the people of their home country, and especially with local Rotary groups. Students wishing to study the year after graduation apply during their junior year, and must be on-campus for interviews in the spring. |
| Further Information: Rotary International: Ambassadorial Scholarships or Paula Goldsmid. |
Thomas J. Watson Fellowship |
| The Watson Fellowship is awarded to 50 graduating seniors from participating institutions for a year of independent study and travel outside the United States. During the 12 month period, fellows are not allowed to return to the U.S. or home country. Students create a project proposal and are nominated by Pomona. Fellows are expected to execute and evaluate their own projects. |
| Further Information: The Watson Fellowship or Robert Woods. |
Other |
JET Programme |
| The JET Programme is a government-sponsored, large-scale international exchange programme. JET began in with the purpose of increasing mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the people of other nations. It aims to promote internationalisation in Japan’s local communities by helping to improve foreign language education and developing international exchange at the community level. JET Programme participants are placed in Contracting Organisations throughout Japan. Contracting Organisations consist of 47 prefectural and 15 designated city governments, individual city, town and village governments and some private schools. |
| Further Information: JET Programme or Lynne Miyake. |