KEI Abroad in Akita, Japan

Students that attend a KEI Affiliated School receive an automatic $1,000 KEI Affiliate Grant towards any semester, trimester, quarter or academic year program.

$1,000

All students are considered for a KEI Affiliate Grant when they submit their program application.

Students must attend an eligible KEI Affiliated School and participate on any semester, trimester, quarter or academic year program. Summer programs are not eligible.

KEI Travel Grants provide students awards of $500 to $1,000, and are based on a combination of academic merit and financial need.

$500 to $1,000

Students must apply by their program's application deadline.

Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and demonstrate financial need, leadership potential and involvement in extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to those who apply early and those applying to study abroad for two or more semesters. To apply for a KEI Travel Grant, students must submit the following: 1.) copy of their school's financial aid award letter; 2.) a 500-word essay outlining how the KEI Travel Grant will make a decisive difference in their ability to study abroad. The essay should also include a description of your academic and extracurricular achievements, and rationale for financial assistance. 3.) If awarded a grant, students must then participate in a mini-internship with KEI and successfully complete the requirements toward the grant.