Applicants should be a graduating senior, who has a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Must be nominated by Dean Inouye. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have shown both academic distinction and the potential for leadership. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study. Open to undergraduates with good understanding of Japanese language willing to study and receive instruction in Japanese.
Scholarship is good for one and a half or two years.
Must be US citizen, under the age of 35 and in good health. All applicants are required to take a Japanese language proficiency exam and complete an interview. Open to undergraduate students wishing to pursue Japanese studies in Japan . Must be US citizen between 18 and 29 studying Japanese language and culture at university outside Japan and in good health. All applicants are required to take a Japanese language proficiency exam and complete an interview.