The US-Japan Bridging Foundation awards scholarships to US undergraduate students to study for one semester or academic year in Japan.  The Foundation aims to expand the opportunities for study abroad in Japan to help prepare America's young people to assume future global leadership roles.  Students must be accepted in a program in Japan, and provide the tuition.   Bridging Scholars are chosen by a volunteer committee and awarded scholarships with up to $5,000 for the academic year, which provide for travel and daily cost-of-living expenses.