Opportunities for JET Alumni
In addition to the alumni network, there are a variety of opportunities available to JET Program participants after they finish their tenure with the Program.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- JETWit
As stated in its About page, JET Wit is the de facto alumni magazine, career center, publicist and communication channel for the international JET alumni community. As of 2019, this community is estimated to be around 50,000 individuals across the globe. Alumni frequently update the site with articles, job postings, and more. - AJET Professional Development Resources
This page from the National Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET) contains professional development resources including learning seminars for JET participants and alumni.
SCHOLARSHIPS (UNITED STATES)
Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College
The JET Alumni Association (JETAA USA) is proud to be a Strategic Partner of Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. Through the Strategic Partnership, JET Program alumni applying for graduate school are eligible to receive a minimum award of 30% and up to 100% of tuition.
The Middlebury Language Schools
JET Program alumni are eligible to receive up to $22,745 need-based financial aid to attend the Master of Arts in Japanese which includes two 6-week summers in Middlebury, Vermont and two 15-week semesters online.
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU)
All undergraduate degree programs and select graduate degree and certificate programs are available for scholarships through a partnership between HPU and USJETAA. Please click here for the current list of participating degree programs. Select “Step 1” from the drop-down menu and you will find a link to the most up to date list of participating programs.
University of Pennsylvania, School of Education
Participants and alumni of the JET Program are eligible to enroll in select master’s degree programs at Penn GSE. JET participants or alumni will receive a minimum of $15,000 in scholarships and an application fee waiver. Applicants may qualify for further merit-based and need-based financial aid. See the Additional Funding Opportunities section of the Funding page for more details. USJETAA hosted an information session with representatives from UPenn’s Graduate School of Education about the unique funding opportunities available to JET alumni.
School of International Training (SIT)
SIT Graduate Institute has partnered with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association (JETAA USA) to provide financial assistance to JET alumni interested in pursuing a graduate degree at SIT. The SIT Graduate Institute will commit to providing 20% tuition scholarships for eligible JET alumni. For eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit their website.
SCHOLARSHIPS (JAPAN)
Temple University, Japan Campus
Temple University Japan offers fee waivers and scholarships that are available to all current JET participants and alumni. TUJ offers the following partnership programs: Graduate College of Education- waives the one-time New Student Fee. Master in Management offers a one-time scholarship of 400,000 JPY to be applied toward tuition and fees. Continuing Education offers a 15% discount towards the one-time Entrance Fee and a 15% discount on tuition for their coursework. USJETAA hosted an information session with representatives from Temple University about the unique scholarship opportunities available to JET alumni.
Showa Women’s University
Showa Women’s University offers JET alumni a special work-study program. This scholarship program offers alumni a monthly housing allowance of JPY 70,000 from enrollment through graduation in return for part-time work at the university.