Goes By: Bridging
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Bridging Electronic Deadline - Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Friday, March 15, 2024
This program offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan for a semester or an academic year.
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for Bridging Scholarships. Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. In addition to scholarships, students are provided with mentorship and networking opportunities.
There are two application cycles, one with a fall deadline for spring semester programs, and spring for fall semester and academic year programs.
Please note: Students applying for Bridging must also complete the USC Education Abroad Application. The deadline for doing so is March 1 for fall, academic year, and summer programs. If your program begins the following spring, you must meet their Oct. 1 deadline in the year you will be studying abroad. Get more information from the Education Abroad Office.
Academic-year scholarships consist of a $4,500 cash stipend; semester scholarships consist of a $2,500 cash stipend.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen |
| Campus Nomination Required | Yes |
Last updated: November 2, 2023
Supports undergraduate students seeking to study a less commonly taught language abroad in a non-English speaking country (outside of Western Europe). Up to $12,500 for a semester and up to $25,000 for a full academic year. Special summer program for STEM students: up to $8,000 for a minimum 8-week program.
The CLS Program provides intensive language study for US undergraduate and graduate students, funded by the US Department of State. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 13 critical languages. The program funds eight to ten weeks of language immersion and cultural enrichment, including travel, room, and board.