Japan American Society of Minnesota

2010-2011 Academic Year

 

 

To view an online application form, please click here.

 

 

The Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) will award the Mondale Scholarship to Minnesota undergraduate students enrolled in Minnesota colleges and universities who want to broaden their knowledge of Japan through a combination of study and travel. JASM will offer up to $3,000 in scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. The selection committee has the discretion to award up to three $1,000 scholarships or two $1,500 scholarships. The awards are specifically to be used for travel to or within Japan before, during, or after the student’s specified term(s) of study.

 

The application process consists of the completion and submission of the following items:

 

1.    Application form

2.    Official college/university transcript(s) from all institutions attended

3.    Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher

4.    Two letters of recommendation. These letters should come from a faculty member or a member of the applicant’s community of residence who know the applicant well and who can attest to the applicant’s desire to spend time studying and traveling in Japan.

5.    An essay that addresses these questions: Why do you want to study and travel in Japan? What is your goal for this experience? How do you intend to use the scholarship dollars? The essay must be no longer than two double-spaced typewritten pages.

6.    A copy of the letter of acceptance from the intended program of study in Japan.

 

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 14, 2010.

 

The selection committee will review all applications and select finalists for interviews. These interviews will be held in the JASM office during June and July. Applicants unable to participate in the interview process may be disqualified by the selection committee.

 

Past winners of the Mondale Scholarship:

 

2009-2010  Damon Odum • Andrew Brown

2008-2009  Joanna Clark • Katherine Dunlop • Lindsey Loree

2007-2008  Aaron Brown • Victoria Miller • Keaton White

2006-2007  Teresa Kramer • Wes Robertson

2005-2006  Bryan Olsson • Vassilena Ouzounova 

2004-2005  Summer Dien • Benjamin Salyards

2003-2004  Brianne Erickson • Andrea Woudenberg

2002-2003  Steven Borchart • Erin Mickens • Alicia Ohmann • Kristen Ridley

2001-2002  Jason Chan • Rebecca Grundy • Garret Smith

2000-2001  Marshall Bennett • Peter Morrow • Brian Peterson

1999-2000  Natalie Hoyle • James Conely

1998-1999  Jenelle Ehalt • Maria Murphy • Jesse Spitzack