February 2021

By Niharika Chibber Joe
February 17, 2021

PROGRAM UPDATE: JUSFC and NEA to Pause Recruitment for U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship Program Due to COVID-19.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting travel restrictions, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) are pausing the application process for the 2021-2022 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program until further notice. JUSFC and NEA prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our grantees, and stakeholders. We will […]

By Niharika Chibber Joe
February 16, 2021

Meet Our Grantees: U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation

Created to strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship through study abroad in Japan, the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation has been working since 1998 to support more than 2,000 students with scholarships to study abroad in Japan on long-term programs. As the foundation’s Executive Director, Dr. Tom Mason shares, “Our organization is proud to partner with the Japan-U.S. Friendship […]

Month: February 2021