Reischauer Scholars Program
Catalog organization: Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education
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What Is Reischauer Scholars Program?
Stanford SPICE's Reischauer Scholars Program is a selective online course on Japan and U.S.-Japan relations for high-school sophomores, juniors and seniors across the United States. Each annual cohort has 25-30 students. From February through June, scholars study Japanese history, literature, religion, art, politics, economics and contemporary society through recorded material, readings, assignments and 10 live virtual sessions with scholars and diplomats. They also interact with Japanese high-school students, complete an independent research project published in a course journal and lead two presentations in their school or community.
Students normally commit five to seven hours per week. Successful participants earn Stanford Continuing Studies credit and a SPICE Certificate of Completion. Japanese-language study is not required. The 2026 tuition was $500 including books and credit, with limited need-based waivers. The 2026 application closed October 17, 2025. Stanford publishes a September 1 to October 23, 2026 application window for its 2027 course. The pages state no closing time or timezone; acceptance through the linked application portal has not been verified.
Reischauer Scholars Program Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $500 |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Eligibility | Grades 10–12 |
| Application deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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