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Other International Scholarships and Awards

Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)

Founded in 1987, JET has sent more than 77,000 participants from around the globe (including more than 35,800 Americans) to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan. What makes JET unique is that it is the only teaching exchange program managed by the government of Japan. With more than 75 countries participating in JET worldwide, this program offers a unique cultural exchange opportunity to meet people from around the world living and working in Japan.

National Science Foundation International Research Experience for Students (IRES)

The International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students. The IRES program contributes to developing a diverse, globally engaged workforce with world-class skills. IRES focuses on active research participation by undergraduate and graduate students in high-quality international research, education, and professional development experiences in NSF-funded research areas.

Freeman – Asia

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. A Freeman-ASIA award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the study abroad program’s cost and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc.

YearNameMajorType Of Award
2025Grigsby, VictoriaPolitical Science and GermanPublic Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute, Princeton University
2024Laurel, RachelleMarketing and JapaneseBridging Scholarship for Japan
2024Birdwell, WilliamJapaneseJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2024Frazee, JaymeForeign LanguagesJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2024Harbach, BrionnaArt EducationJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2024Taylor, ColbyEnglishJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2024Wolff, AndrewForeign Languages, and Global Studies and Human GeographyJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2024Clippard, RebeccaForeign LanguageMEXT Research Scholarship (Japan)
2023Little, DimendInternational RelationsGilman Brussels Study Tour
2023Kowalczyk, ElizabethForensic ScienceNational Science Foundation International Research Experience for Students (IRES) – Mexico
2023Dodson, DevinIntegrated StudiesJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2023Ortega, DeniseBiologyJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2023Cwirko, AndrewGlobal Studies and JapaneseJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2023Williams, AshleyJapaneseJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2023Boren, MatthewInternational Relations and JapaneseJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2023Ginnab, YaseenBiology and PsychologyConservation Leadership Program
2022Borges, AshleyPhilosophy Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2022Emamalie, LarissaForeign Languages and BusinessJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2022Maas, SophiaEnglish and Global StudiesJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2022Smith, LaurenForeign LanguagesJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2022Guest, JaelForeign LanguagesFund for Education Abroad Scholarship
2022Little, DimendInternational RelationsFund for Education Abroad Scholarship 
2022Booher, RachelForeign Languages and EnglishFreeman-ASIA Scholarship to Japan
2021Booher, RachelForeign Languages and EnglishFreeman-ASIA Scholarship to Japan
2021Clayton, SaiArt and JapaneseFreeman-ASIA Scholarship to Japan
2021Gordan, LoganForeign LanguageFreeman-ASIA Scholarship to Japan
2021Loza, MarinaMusicFund for Education Abroad
2021Ni, SuzyBiochemistryFreeman-ASIA Scholarship to South Korea
2021Ni, SuzyBiochemistryFund for Education Abroad
2021Scott, KatrinaArt and Foreign LanguageTeaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)
2021Sullivan, MichelleGlobal StudiesJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2020Beyene, HananReligous Studies and Global Studies and Human GeographyBridging Scholarship (Japan)
2020Clayton, SaiJapanese and ArtFreeman-ASIA Scholarship to Saitama University in Saitama, Japan
2020Ni, SuzyBiochemistryFreeman-ASIA Scholarship to Korea University in Seoul, South Korea
2019Clippard, RebeccaForeign LanguageJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2019Reece, Rachel Foreign Language/Global Studies and Human GeographyJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2019Reed, CoreyMass CommunicationJapanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
2018Fitzwater, BrookeBiologyThe Explorers Club Youth Grant
2018Fitzwater, BrookeBiologyMarine Conservation Grant from the Women Diver’s Hall of Fame
2018Phuntling, HermonGlobal Studies and Human GeographyPeace Corps, Health Extension Volunteer in Benin
2017McDonald, CollinAerospaceJames Rardin Aviation Maintenance Technician Student of the Year
2017Richardson, KellyPolitical SciencePublic Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute, University of Minnesota
2017Rumble, LeePlant and Soil ScienceTennessee Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarship and the Deep South Gardening Club Scholarship
2015Hulsey, SamuelGlobal Studies / SpanishForeign Language Area Studies Award (FLAS)
Vanderbilt University 

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Honors College
Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building
Campus Box 267
1737 Blue Raider Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Main Office: HONR Room 205 (Dean’s Suite)

Main Office Phone: 615-898-2152
Email: uhc@mtsu.edu