Any graduate internships/scholarship programs for ppl without having to renounce Japanese citizenship?

Hi! Does anyone know if there are any graduate internship/scholarship programs out there for ppl with dual citizenship?

I'm half Japanese and was raised in the U.S. almost my whole life. I’ve graduated with a BA in Japanese and have N2 level certification. I also have US & JP citizenship and some of these programs (like JET/MEXT) require you to give up your Japanese citizenship, but that's the last thing I would do.

I've wanted to study abroad in Japan for a long time (but didn't happen because of covid). I used to go to Japan during the summer to visit my family, which is also a reason why I have always been interested in studying abroad in Japan to experience the language and culture. Ever since I was little, I've always thought about living in Japan at some point in my life, and I'd like to experience it in my 20s before it's too late.

I was laid off from my job as a remote (JP → EN) translator a year ago and am currently unemployed. The job market has made it difficult for me to find a secure job here in the U.S.. I feel stagnant in life, so I'd like to take this opportunity to get into a new environment for my career and future.

If anyone knows of any other internship/scholarship programs or advice for ppl like me, please let me know!

Thanks in advance!

by pinky_pomegranate

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