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International Study Award (ISA)

The ISA provides a stipend for one credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad and be approved for a Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad or Non-Yale Summer Abroad program. Yale Study Abroad does not administer the ISA. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.

Program Information

Location

Ishikawa, Japan

Term

Summer

Language

Japanese

Minimum Language Requirement

Completion of the L2 level of host language, or equivalent.

Area of Focus

Arts & Humanities

Structure

Study Center

Yale Study Abroad Adviser

Kripa Bhagat

  • Kanazawa Castle and Stone Bridge in Ishikawa, Japan - Kanazawa Castle with its traditional Japanese architecture, seen from below a stone bridge, surrounded by bare trees in Ishikawa, Japan

    Kanazawa Castle and Stone Bridge in Ishikawa, Japan

    Kanazawa Castle with its traditional Japanese architecture, seen from below a stone bridge, surrounded by bare trees in Ishikawa, Japan

    Description

    The Princeton in Ishikawa (PII) program offers an excellent opportunity to enhance language skills and understanding of Japanese culture. PII is an eight-week intensive Japanese language program, offering 2nd and 3rd year Japanese courses in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Japan.

    Two-Part Application Process

    Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.

    1. You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
    2. You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.

    Program Website Apply to Yale Study Abroad

    Notes

    Richard U. Light Fellows​hip

    This program is eligible for the Light Fellowship. To learn more about this funding opportunity, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines, please visit their website.

    Yale Study Abroad Adviser

    Kripa Bhagat