Funding your Conference
ISC programs are life-changing — and thanks to generous donors and partners, they’re significantly subsidized. Still, we know the participation fee can feel like a barrier. That’s why we’ve created this page to help you navigate scholarships, university funding, and other creative ways to cover your costs.
Whether you’re attending JASC, KASC, or ChASC, this page is your starting point for financing your experience.
Conference Costs Overview
JASC
$3,500 (Japan year) $3,000 (US year)
What's Included: Housing, meals, cultural activities, international and domestic flights, ground transportation, and insurance
KASC
$3,000 International delegates $2,500 Domestic delegates
What's Included: Housing, meals, cultural activities, international and domestic flights, ground transportation, and insurance
ChASC
$3,000 per delegate
What's Included: Housing, meals, cultural activities, international and domestic flights, ground transportation, and insurance
What You Pay For: Domestic transportation to/from conference start/end points, personal expenses
ISC Scholarships
Each year, ISC offers a limited number of full need-based scholarships to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent student participation. These are competitive and require a separate application process, which opens after delegate selection.
Plant a Diplomatic Tree Scholarship
Each conference awards one full scholarship annually, made possible by donations from ISC alumni and friends. Depending on funding, additional partial scholarships may also be awarded.
Glen S. and Sakie T. Fukushima JASC Alumni Fellowship Fund
This fund provides:
One full scholarship for a U.S. JASC delegate
One full scholarship for a Japanese JASC delegate
Partial support for JASC Executive Committee members
How to apply: Accepted JASC delegates will receive application instructions and deadlines by email, typically in February.
Your Funding Toolkit
Most delegates fund their ISC conference through a mix of sources. Here are the most common and effective pathways:
Download Your Complete Funding Toolkit
Most delegates find their funding through a mix of university, scholarship, and community support. Our Funding Guide walks you step-by-step through the process—download it today to get started.
• Step-by-step funding strategy
• University scholarship database with specific contacts
• Corporate sponsorship approach templates
• External scholarship opportunities by region and field
• Sample funding request letters
• Budget templates and proposal writing guides
• Direct links to scholarship applications
