Baker Kanagawa US-Japan Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to encourage Japanese-American cultural immersion and exchange. Requirements for students whose first language is Japanese seeking a US immersion experience at SVSU, one of the following test scores: TOEFL of 79+, IELTS of 6.5+, or Duolingo of 120+ in English. For students whose first language is English seeking a Japanese immersion experience at an approved sister university, a test score of N4 on the JLPT or an equivalent Japanese language test score is required. All students must be enrolled full-time and have a 3.0 GPA (or equivalent). Preference may be given to students who are employees or employees’ families of Shin Etsu Chemical Industries, or whose permanent residence is within or near the company’s service areas. Recipients will be expected to demonstrate a willingness to engage in cultural exchange activities in the community they visit. Additional preference may be shown to students pursuing internship opportunities or those majoring in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology or the College of Business.