Deadline
February 2, 2026
Purpose
This scholarship funds Japanese summer intensive language study at an approved summer language program in the U.S. or Japan.
Eligibility
Preference is given to students who have completed at least one year of college Japanese. This award cannot be applied to SEALS Japan courses at the University of Pittsburgh. For information about SEALS funding visit the SEALS website.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Funding
Up to $5,000 with an additional $1,000 for those studying in Japan.
More Information
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.