Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) will host American students in Japan for a new internship program partnering with the TOMODACHI Initiative, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy announced Thursday.
This program is a direct result of a joint statement by President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in April to boost internship opportunities in Japan for American students.
Interns will work 140 to 184 hours per semester at their sponsoring organizations and earn three to four college credits in 10 weeks (summer semester) or 14 weeks (fall and spring semesters).
The TOMODACHI Initiative will grant each participant a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000 and provide participants with opportunities to interact with other Japanese and American students on issues relevant to strengthening U.S.-Japan ties.
American students currently enrolled in any accredited college program, including TUJ, are welcome to apply for the TOMODACHI Internship Program via the application procedure listed here.
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