I got this from Atsuko Irisa today. I don’t know much about their organization, but it may be something someone reading this may be interested in:

Hashi.org Offers $1000 Scholarship for Study in South Korea or Japan
(DEADLINE: August 15, 2007)

Contact: Atsuko Irisa, Hashi.org, (415) 335-7386 info @ hashi.org. Hashi.org
223 River Street, Suite B Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hashi.org, a nonprofit focusing on education and cultural exchange, is accepting applications for its Travel Scholarship. The deadline is August 15th, 2007. The second of three $1000 scholarships is being offered in
2007 for an American citizen interested in international cultural exchange opportunities with either South Korea or Japan. Hashi.org is also giving away scholarships to citizens of Japan and South Korea to participate in these opportunities. Travel scholarships are offered on a competitive basis and are need-based. Decisions are based on the applicant’s essay which should clearly explain how the scholarship would be used. The scholarships could be used for a variety of overseas programs such as those offered on www.hashi.org, including, but not limited to: home stays, student exchange, volunteering, work, etc.

For information and application: http://www.hashi.org