This scholarship program is not run through the International Academic Programs office at UMKC. Therefore the APPLY NOW button has been removed. If you wish to apply to this scholarship program, please see information below.  If you would like to consult with a Fellowships Advisor, please click request info above.

The applicant must either be a Japanese student studying at Johnson County Community College or an American student enrolled in Johnson County Community College courses with significant Japanese content. Students studying abroad in Japan on a JCCC-related program are also eligible. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and recipient must be a full-time student. Recipients must assist with the annual Japan Festival in the fall semester and attend the annual meeting of the Japan-American Society. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need. Students must submit the Heart of America Japan- American Society Scholarship application to the International Education office along with a 1 page narrative of educational and professional goals and a description of your personal qualities and culteral experiences. Provide one letter of reference from an academic, professional or volunteer contact. The scholarship is for $1,000


Eligibility:

•         Must be enrolled at Johnson Country Community College in Japanese language courses.

For more information, deadlines and application, please visit http://www.jccc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/aid-types/scholarships/jccc-scholarships/international-studies/fhrtam.html#.VZV-9kbchdA