Other Internship, and Scholarship Programs (see Prindle for more information) Nambu Foundation Fellowship for Environmental Studies in Japan

The Nambu Foundation's Internship Programs place interns in the Japanese corporate environment. The Summer Program offers two month internships at various japanese corporations for approximately 20 students each year. The Spring Program offers internship opportunities to one or two students for five to six months at Pasona Inc.'s Public Relations Department, Japan's largest human resources corporation.

For both programs, interns will receive the following benefits:

¥160,000/month allowance;

Free accommodations in a company dormitory;

Round-trip economy airfare between the U.S. and Japan up to $1,000;

Commuting expenses between the office and dormitory.

The program is open to graduate, post-graduate and selected undergraduate students who have demonstrated intellectual curiosity, a proven academic record and a genuine interest in the history, culture, and language of Japan.

Candidates must be highly proficient in the Japanese language. Good business writing skill in English is also required for Spring candidates.

Application deadline: December 11, 1998 (for the Spring Program); January 29, 1999 (for the Summer Program).

For application and more information, please check our web page at: http://www.nambufound.com

Nambu Foundation Ltd.
51 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212)551-9170
FAX: (212)551-9561
E-mail: nambufdn@pasonaworld.com

The Brian Kane Fellowship A Year in the Mountains of Japan The Brian Kane Fellowship is a challenging and demanding but rewarding paid position in Kiyosato, a town located in the Yatsugatake region of Yamanashi prefecture. The fellowship was established in 1976 by the American Committee for KEEP, Inc. as a volunteer opportunity to serve the needs of KEEP (Kiyosato Educational Experiment Project), a Christian-based community development project, and its surrounding communities. It became a full-time salaried position in 1991. The Fellow performs an important role in helping KEEP reach its goals in the areas of environmental education, international outreach and international exchange and understanding.
The candidate must:

have advanced Japanese language skills
be a native speaker of American English
enjoy working with children, experience preferred
like adventure
are culturally sensitive
have a bachelor's or higher degree by June of 1999
have lived in Japan for at least nine months, preferably with homestay experience

Contact:
The American Committee for KEEP, Inc.
825 Green Bay Road, Suite 122
Wilmette, Il 60091-2500
Phone: (847)853-2501 Toll Free: 1-800-368-KEEP
FAX: (847) 853-8901
e-mail: ack@wwa.com
web page: http//www.sannichi-ybs.co.jp/KEEP/

The Washington Women's Committee for American Student to Japan One-year scholarship to Japan International Christian University or Japanese College of your choice

Applicants to JICU will receive $9,000 toward tuition, room, board and fees for one year of undergraduate study at Japan International Christian University in Tokyo (ICU). Applicants to another Japanese college or university will receive $6,000.

Eligibility: US citizens who are first or second year students currently enrolled full time in a college or university in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia, or who are residents of this area but enrolled elsewhere. This scholarship is contingent upon the applicant's acceptance by the Japanese college or university selected.

Deadline: January 31, 1999

Contact:
Alice Jones
Scholarship Chairman
11612 Toulone Drive
Potomac, MD 20854