Where Traditions and Modernism Intersect
Every two years, the Honors College offers a two-week program in Japan, led by Professor Mimi Yu from UTSA's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL).
The 2025 Japan Program is scheduled for May 17-30 (tentative dates) in Tokyo and Kyoto. Applications are now open, with a deadline of midnight on September 17, 2025. First-round reviews and selections will begin shortly after the deadline. Applications submitted after September 17 will be placed on a waitlist, with rolling admissions continuing until all spots are filled.
Honors students can apply for an Honors Study Abroad Planning Award to use for the 2025 Japan Program. For more information on scholarships, please check the application portal.
Apply Here 2025 program flyer
Japan 2024 program video
Scholarship Opportunities
Please note that students applying to this program should consider applying to the following scholarship opportunities, which have earlier deadlines:
- Honors College Study Abroad Planning Award (due October 1)
- Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad (due October 6; must be a US citizen and Pell-Grant recipient)
- UTSA International Education Fund (due March 1)
- COLFA Experiential Learning Award
Opportunities within the Honors College
The Honors College offers students the opportunity to participate in a number of different programs to further expand knowledge, especially in the realms of professional development, leadership development, and public service. Special programs are fully integrated into the Honors College curriculum, making credit transfer simple and ensuring that students are working toward Honors requirements.
