Finding Funding
Pro Tip
- A word of caution, applications for scholarships and grants are often due BEFORE applications for universities, so pay attention to due dates.
- Join and check with your local JET Alumni Association (JETAA) chapter. They may be able to recommend scholarships and fellowships available to you.
Funding for Overseas Study
Fulbright for US citizens (US only)
Grants for U.S. students to study/research abroad.
Boren Fellowship (US only)
“Boren Fellowships . . . provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests . . . In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.”
Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships (Australia only)
Support to Australians to undertake study, research or professional development in an overseas country.
Scholarships for JETs (US centric)
Provided by USJETAA, a list of scholarships and fellowships targeted to JETs
Grants for U.S. students to study/research abroad.
- Applicants design their own program and work with advisors in foreign universities in over 140 different countries.
Boren Fellowship (US only)
“Boren Fellowships . . . provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests . . . In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.”
- Provides up to USD $24,000 for overseas study
Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships (Australia only)
Support to Australians to undertake study, research or professional development in an overseas country.
- Provides tuition, AUD $3000 travel allowance, AUD $2000 establishment allowance, AUD $3000 monthly stipend, and insurance
- Overseas study in over 125 countries
Scholarships for JETs (US centric)
Provided by USJETAA, a list of scholarships and fellowships targeted to JETs
Funding for study in the US (for non-US citizens)
Fulbright for non-US citizens
Grants for graduate students and young professionals to study/research in the U.S.
Grants for graduate students and young professionals to study/research in the U.S.
- Available to 4,000 students each year from over 155 countries
Funding for study in Japan (for non-Japan citizens)
MEXT Scholarship
“The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities.”
JASSO Scholarship
“Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers scholarship for qualified international students who are accepted by a Japanese university, graduate school, junior college, college of technology or professional training college under a student exchange agreement.”
“The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities.”
- Detailed Guide on applying
- Monthly stipend: JPY ¥143,000 ~ ¥148,000, including airfare to Japan
JASSO Scholarship
“Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers scholarship for qualified international students who are accepted by a Japanese university, graduate school, junior college, college of technology or professional training college under a student exchange agreement.”
- Monthly stipend: JPY ¥80,000
- Intended to help cover living expenses while studying in Japan
Funding for study in the UK (for non-UK citizens)
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (US and Canada only)
“Assistance with tuition fees, for any one year of full time study, on an Undergraduate, Masters or PhD course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.”
Awarded to New Zealand university graduates to study in any discipline at a university in the UK.
“Assistance with tuition fees, for any one year of full time study, on an Undergraduate, Masters or PhD course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.”
- Targeted at creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy
- Award: GBP £4000
Awarded to New Zealand university graduates to study in any discipline at a university in the UK.
- Per year, up to three years: NZD $3000
Funding for study in Australia (for non-Australia citizens)
Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships
“Offers support to internationals to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia.”
“Offers support to internationals to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia.”
- Provides tuition, AUD $3000 travel allowance, AUD $2000 establishment allowance, AUD $3000 monthly stipend, and insurance
Funding for study in New Zealand (for non-New Zealand citizens)
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) – New Zealand (Canada only)
“Offers scholarships to Canadians for study or research at the PhD level that lead to a degree at a university in New Zealand.”
“Offers scholarships to Canadians for study or research at the PhD level that lead to a degree at a university in New Zealand.”
- Provides tuition, airfare, insurance, and an annual grant