Scholarships and Awards

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The following are types of financial assistance and awards available to eligible students.

E = EWKLP Students Eligible
J = JEMBA Students Eligible

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American Association of University Women International Fellowships

• Eligible Applicants: International female postgraduate students.
• Description: International fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Selection criteria include an outstanding academic record, professional potential, and the potential of the field of study to improve lives of women and girls in the country of origin.
• Award Amount: $18,000.
• URL: http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

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Dai Ho Chun Scholarship for International Students at the University of Hawaii

• Eligible Applicants: Citizen of a country other than the United States. Classified full-time student who has completed at least one semester at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa, and who will be a junior, senior, or graduate student at time of award. Merit and need are also assessed.
• Description: Dai Ho Chun, Emeritus Professor of Education established this scholarship to assist students who can promote better understanding between East and West. Previous recipients may reapply.
• Award Amount: Up to $1,500
• Contact:
  Dr. Lee Putnam
  Office of Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity (SEED)
  2600 Campus Road
  Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 413
  Honolulu, Hawai`i 96822
• URL: http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships/description/chun.htm
  

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East-West Center Obuchi Student Scholarships

• Description: Obuchi Student Scholarships offer young Okinawan graduate students an opportunity to study for a master's degree in fields including international business and Asia-Pacific studies.
• Contact:
  Award Services Office
  East-West Center
  1601 East-West Road
  John A. Burns Hall, Room 2066
  Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601 USA
• URL: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-for-study/obuchi-student-scholarship/

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Financial Women International Scholarship

• Eligible Applicants: Local scholarship available from the Hawaii Community Foundation to all women graduate students studying business (contact UH financial aid office for further information).
• Award Amount: Varies, $2,000 average.
• Application Deadline: March 1.
• Contact:
  Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarship
  1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
  Honolulu, HI 96813
  Tel: (808) 566-5570
• URL: http://www.hawaiicoummunityfoundation.org/index.php?id-23

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Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships  (FLASF)

• Description: Subject to the availability of federal funds, the School of Pacific and Asian Studies administers the award of Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. These fellowships are funded through the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI of the National Defense Education Act of 1958.
• Eligible Applicants: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and full-time graduate students (incoming or currently enrolled) in a program, such as JEMBA, that combines area studies and training in Japanese and other selected Asian languages. Applicants also need to have at least three years of language training in order to be considered for the FLAS Fellowships.
• Award Amount: Academic year awardees receive a $15,000 stipend and basic tuition for two semesters, and summer awardees receive a $2,500 stipend and tuition up to $4,000
• Application Deadline: Early February for the following year's program (check Web site below for details)
• Contact:
  Fellowships Coordinator
  School of Pacific and Asian Studies
  University of Hawaii at Manoa
  1890 East-West Road
  Moore Hall 321
  Honolulu, HI 96822
  Telephone: (808) 956-2210
  Fax: (808) 956-6345
  E-mail: chizuko@hawaii.edu
• URL: http://www.hawaii.edu./shaps/
• Application: JEMBA applicants may download an application at http://www.hawaii.edu/shaps/flas/Japan.doc. Applications for either program are also available at Moore Hall 321 on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus.

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The Foundation for International Information Processing Education (FINIPED) Scholarship

• Eligible Applicants: EWKLP: Qualified students who are Japanese citizens. JEMBA: Qualified students who are not recipients of the Fujitsu or ADB scholarship, and are not company sponsored. The JEMBA FINIPED is awarded during the Japan internship portion of the JEMBA program.
• Award Amount: EWKLP: Up to 400,000 yen. JEMBA: Up to 500,000 yen.
• Description: EWKLP: Selection based on written examination and interview by a FINIPED trustee in Japan before start of EWKLP. JEMBA: One scholarship is designated for former Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program participants. Selection based on previous academic achievement, leadership quality and financial need. Two scholarships designated for citizens of Japan are awarded during the Japan internship portion of JEMBA.
• Apply: EWKLP: Applicants should complete the Scholarship Application form provided by the JAIMS Japan Office (1-14-1 Shimokodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 211-0041 Japan; Tel: +81-44-754-5531; Fax: +81-44-754-5513). JEMBA: applicants should contact JAIMS for information..

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Francis A. Wong Award

• Description: This award is presented to the participant at the end of the program on the basis of "promising entrepreneurial skills as evidenced by demonstrative initiative and leadership qualities during his or her attendance as a student of JAIMS." The recipient has his or her name engraved on the Francis A. Wong Award perpetual plaque, displayed at JAIMS.
• Contact: For more information, e-mail

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Fujitsu Asia Pacific Scholarship Program

• Eligible Applicants: The Fujitsu Scholarship is available to citizens of selected Asia-Pacific countries in the following formats:

  • Full-tuition scholarship and a monthly stipend is available to citizens of the following countries: Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam*.

  • Full-tuition scholarship only with no monthly stipend is available to legal residents of the state of Hawaii, U.S.A., and citizens of the following countries: Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.
• Description: Established by Fujitsu Ltd. in 1985 to commemorate its 50th anniversary
• Application Deadline: February 15 for the following year's program
• URL: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/responsibility/community/scholarship/

  *Special conditions apply. Please contact the Fujitsu Ltd. local affiliated office in your country/area.

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The Funika Award

• Eligible Applicants: Available to students from developing countries who achieve an overall GPA of 4.0 in all graded courses prior to the field study in Japan or the United States.
• Description: Established in 1998 by JAIMS alumnus Nuri Sözkesen and his wife, Ilkunur.
• Contact: For more information, e-mail

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Goto of Hiroshima Foundation $5,000 Research/Study Grant

• Eligible Applicants: Hawaii residents between the ages 18 and 40 who are interested in study and research on Hiroshima and Hawaii; or interested in general Japanese culture, politics, economics, or language.
• Description: Established in 1993 by Dr. Fumiko Kaya in memory of her uncle, Katsu Goto, the purpose of the Foundation is to foster volunteer activities and research that will contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Hawaii and Japan.
• Application Deadline: Early May.
• Contact: For more information, visit the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii in Moiliili, its Web site at http://www.jcch.com or email: info@jcch.com, or call 945-7633.

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Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Scholarship

• Eligible Applicants: Available to all EWKLP applicants who are JET program alumni.
• Award Amount: Up to $2,000.
• Apply: Evidence/documentation of your affiliation with the JET Programme is required.
• Contact: For more information, e-mail JAIMS.

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Mildred Towle Scholarship for International Students

• Eligible Applicants: Classified full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has completed at least one semester at the University of Hawai`i. Citizen of a country other than the United States. Students from U.S. territories are also eligible. Students whose academic program includes an Asian or Pacific focus and/or students from Asian or Pacific countries are especially encouraged to apply.
• Contact:
  Dr. Lee Putnam
  Office of Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity (SEED)
  2600 Campus Road
  Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 413
  Honolulu, Hawai`i 96822
• URL: http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships/description/towle.htm

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Norman Weissman Scholarship

• Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants must be a JEMBA student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in their coursework prior to their internship in Japan or the United States. Applicants must also be from a locality where a Rotary Club exists and must intern at a public relations firm or in a public relations capacity in a corporate setting.
• Award Amount: $1,000
• Contact: For more information, e-mail JAIMS.

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National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships

• Eligible Applicants: The National Security Education Program welcomes applications from U.S. citizens enrolled in or applying to a graduate degree program in an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States. Boren Fellowship recipients must provide evidence of admission to and enrollment in a graduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university located within the United States, and must be willing to enter into a service agreement.
• Award Amount: $12,000
• Contact:
  National Security Education Program
  David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships
  Institute of International Educations
  1400 K Street, NW
  6th Floor
  Washington, DC 20005-2403
  1-800-618-NSEP
  Fax: 202-326-7672
  E-mail: nsep@iie.org
• URL: http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/graudate/default.htm

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PEO International Peace Scholarships Fund

• Eligible Applicants: Female non-U.S. citizens.
• Description: The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides Scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.
• Award Amount: Up to $8,000.
• Application Deadline: December 15 (eligibiility informaiton) & January 31(applicaiton material).
• Contact:
  PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund
  PEO Executive Office,
  3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899
• URL: http://www.peointernational.org/about/

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The Rotary Foundation's Ambassadorial Scholarships

• Eligible Applicants: International students who wish to study in the USA.
• Description: Scholarship for one year of study in an overseas university as an "Ambassador of Goodwill." Students are required to speak at various Rotary club meetings and functions during the scholarship period and after returning home.
• Award Amount: Up to $25,000.
• Contact: Interested applicants must apply through their local Rotary club. Use the Club Locator to find contaci information for Rotary Clubs.
  
• URL: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

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University of Hawaii Financial Aid Services

• Eligible Applicants: Scholarships, grants and student loans for students who are U.S. citizens.
• Contact:
  Financial Aid Services
  University of Hawaii at Manoa
  QLCSS Room 112
  2600 Campus Road
  Honolulu, HI 96822
  Telephone: (808) 956-7251
  Fax: (808) 956-3985
  E-mail: finaid@hawaii.edu
• URL: http://www.island.hawaii.edu/finaid/

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Veterans Affairs Office

• Eligible Applicants: JEMBA is an approved academic program for those who qualify for veterans assistance.
• Contact:
  Veterans Affairs Services


University of Hawaii at Manoa


Admissions & Records Office


QLCSS Room 010


2600 Campus Road


Honolulu, HI 96822
Telephone: (808) 956-8010

Scholarship Search

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Asian Studies Grants and Fellowships
http://www.aasianst.org/main/grants.htm
This site provides links to various financial support for Asian Studies and Asian Language Studies in the US.

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FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com
FastWeb's free scholarship search includes more than 600,000 scholarships worth more than $1 billion. FastWeb is provided completely free and JAIMS is a proud FastWeb member school.

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Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/
A database of scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other awards available from private foundations. Note: This site requires a $9.95 sign-up fee for one month's use.

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FreSch!
http://www.freschinfo.com/
The free scholarship search and information service, with over 2000 scholarships listed online.

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The Fulbright Association
http://www.fulbright.org/
The Fulbright Association is the U.S. national membership organization which supports and promotes the Fulbright Program of international educational and cultural exchange.

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International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
http://www.iefa.org/
The premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for international students wishing to study abroad.

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Nationally Coveted College Scholarships and Fellowships
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/
Highly competitive and prestigious awards for college, graduate school and postgraduate study.

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UH Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity Organization (SEED)
http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarship/index.htm
The SEED organization is an excellent resource to search scholarships specifically for study at UH Manoa. There are a number of scholarships designated specifically for international students.

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United Negro College Fund (UNCF) http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp
Search by major/class, achievement/score, and title/state.

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USA Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Study Grants
http://www.usjournal.com/finaid.htm
Features important articles for overseas students interested in studying in the USA. Learn more about U.S. colleges, universities, and English language centers.