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Alumni Activities

GARIOA and Fulbright Alumni continue stay connected to the Fulbright program and one another through the activities of the Alumni association. Japanese Alumni are recognized among the world for their activities and contributions to the Fulbright Program

Since 1952 over 6,300 Japanese and 2,500 Americans have been awarded a Fulbright grant to pursue academic and cultural activities in the other country as lecturers, researchers, graduate students and language instructors. GARIOA and Fulbright Alumni, known as Fulbrighters, play leading roles in a variety of fields including the Supreme Court, the government, the diplomatic corps, higher education the media and major corporations.

The GARIOA/Fulbright Alumni Association

The alumni associations were founded in 1982 on the 30th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. There are eleven regional associations-Okinawa, Kyushu, Chugoku, Shikoku, Osaka, Kyoto-Shiga, Chubu, Tokyo, Tohoku, Hokkaido and Hokuriku-which are united by a national board composed of representatives of each association. The objectives of the associations are to promote Japan-U.S. understanding through their activities and to maintain ties among those who shared similar experiences under the GARIOA or Fulbright grant. The principal activity of the associations since 1982 has been a campaign to raise funds to invite more Americans to Japan. The Alumni also provide assistance to the American grantees during their stay in Japan. In spring of 1991, Japanese alumni residing in the greater New York area organized an alumni association, including American alumni of the Japan program.


For Further Information, contact:
The GARIOA/Fulbright Alumni Associations
TEL: 03-3503-1841 FAX: 03-3503-0758
E-mail:fulb@fulbright.or.jp
http://www.fulbright.or.jp


Worldwide Fulbright Alumni Activities

The Fulbright Association is the membership organization of Fulbright alumni and supporters committed to fostering international awareness and understanding through advocating increased worldwide support for Fulbright exchanges; enriching the Fulbright experience; and facilitating lifelong interaction among alumni and current participants.


The Fulbright Association
E-mail: fulbright@fulbright.org
URL: http://www.fulbright.org/


Fundraising Activities

In addition to funding from both governments, the Japanese Fulbright Program receives support from alumni volunteer activities, private sector companies, organizations and individuals, and is highly recognized among the world wide Fulbright program for such contributions and alumni activities. With such support, the Japan program is able to offer a variety of grants including grants to recent graduates with a bachelor's degree (Fulbright Fellows Program).

Recent Activities:
J. William Fulbright Centennial Fundraising Campaign
Annual Japan - U.S. Fulbright Charity Golf Tournament


A Link to "State Alumni"

State Alumni Website is designed for participants of all U.S. State Department administered exchange programs to share exchange experiences and expand the alumni network.