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The American Association of Teachers of Japanese Bridging Project offers scholarships to American undergraduate students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan. Approximately 100 scholarships are awarded annually to assist students with the travel and living expenses they will incur while studying abroad in Japan for a semester or an academic year. This scholarship supports undergraduate students in any field of study, and Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens enrolled as undergraduates in a college or university in the United States before and during the time they are studying abroad. Their study in Japan must last for at least 3 months and must earn credit that will transfer to their home institution in the U.S.

The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an opportunity to work and to represent the United States as cultural ambassadors to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators. The JET Program seeks participants who are adaptable, outgoing, and who have a deep interest in Japan. Participants work for one to five years in various locations throughout Japan, teaching English or serving as cultural liaisons. The program provides competitive annual compensation that increases with each year of service.

The Gottschalk Teachers of English at Kobe College High School program was named in honor of longtime KCC-JEE Board President Dr. Patsy Cooper Gottschalk. This teaching fellowship places educators at Kobe College High School in Japan to teach English to students in grades 7-12. The program offers a two-year term with the possibility of extensions up to a total six-year stay, beginning on April 1st. The position provides competitive compensation and substantial benefits including subsidized housing, travel and shipping expenses from the United States, and language study support. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or experienced educators looking to gain international teaching experience while immersing themselves in Japanese culture. The program seeks individuals with strong English grammar skills and a background in English or Education, with preference given to those with TESOL certification and teaching experience.

The KCC Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program was established in 1996 to support qualified PhD graduate students for research or study in Japan. The purpose of the fellowship is to support future American educators who will teach more effectively about Japan. One fellowship of $30,000 will be awarded. Applicants may affiliate with Kobe College (Kobe Jogakuin) for award year, if selected. The fellowship supports PhD candidates who have passed their qualifying exams and are at the dissertation stage. The travel grant may not be used for language training, and preference is given to applicants who are already proficient in research level Japanese language. Research interests may include the arts, culture, education, language, history, journalism or business. Preference is given to applicants who have not previously studied or lived in Japan.