Scholarships

WATJ members can apply for scholarship funds to support your professional development and offset out-of-pocket costs for attending workshops and conferences, including registration fees and hotel and transportation fees. Scholarship applications are reviewed on an as-received basis by WATJ board members. Applicants will be contacted via email upon approval of their scholarship request.

To apply for the 2024 calendar year, please complete the 2024 scholarship application form.

Scholarship funds are restricted to current WATJ members. Reimbursement will be issued upon proof of payment and attendance at requested conference or workshop.

Who is eligible to receive scholarship funds?

Current WATJ members are eligible to apply for scholarship funds.

What can scholarship funds be applied towards?

Scholarships are available to support WATJ members with professional development costs. The most common applications are for registration fees and transportation and accommodation costs.

How do I apply for scholarship funds?

Apply for the 2024 scholarship here!

Am I eligible to apply again if I've received funds in a previous year?

Yes! We encourage all members to apply.

Can scholarship funds be used to support student participation in events?

No. Scholarship funds are to be used by the teacher for their professional development.

SEPTEMBER 1

The Cheng & Tsui Professional Development Grant offers financial assistance to Japanese language teachers in grades K-16, especially those new to the field, for the purpose of attending training workshops, seminars, conferences, and other local, national, or international in-service learning experiences. The grant may also be used to collaborate with a mentor teacher.


For details on applying for this grant, please go to https://www.aatj.org/prodev-cheng-and-tsui/ . The deadline to apply is SEPTEMBER 1.