JYS
Through generous funding from the U.S. Japan Foundation, AYUSA is awarding 10 full scholarships to study abroad in Japan.
Dates and Deadlines
- The JYS application deadline was December 8, 2005 for the 2006-2007 JYS program and we are no longer accepting applications. We do not plan to offer the JYS scholarship in 2007.
- Students depart September 2006 and return June 2007
General Information
About The Program
With the generous support of the United States Japan Foundation, AYUSA is pleased to offer 10 full scholarships for a ten-month exchange in Japan. Students will be placed throughout Japan, live with Japanese host families, attend a local high school and engage in community learning projects. No prior Japanese study is required.
What is included in the scholarship?
- Domestic & International airfare to and from Tokyo (gateway is San Francisco)
- Pre-Departure orientation in San Francisco (1 day - all meals and lodging)
- Arrival orientation in Tokyo (2 days - all meals and lodging)
- Host family stay in Japan (meals at home and lodging)
- Schooling/classes while in Japan
- Medical Insurance
- End of Program Re-Entry Meeting in Tokyo
What expenses am I responsible for?
- Approximately $250 each month for personal expenses (such as travel, toiletries, allowance)
- Personal phone calls/internet use
- Transportation costs to school: $80 - $100 per month
- School uniform: $200 (average one time cost)
- School trips throughout Japan
What You Can Expect?
This full scholarship program will take you into a fascinating world of both traditional and modern cultures - a place where gas station attendants bow as your car pulls out of the station, and you'll always be greeted when entering shops. This program allows you to experience the wonders of Japan and broaden your horizons.
As a recipient of this prestigious scholarship, you'll receive roundtrip airfare to/from Tokyo and orientations in San Francisco (USA) and Tokyo, as well as room and board with a caring Japanese family.
There are many reasons to participate in a study abroad program and take advantage of scholarship opportunities, including:
- Make Japanese friends while attending a local public high school
- Live with a Japanese family (don't forget to take off your shoes!)
- Learn language skills (no prior Japanese language study required)
- Enhance your college application
Applying for the Japan Youth Scholarship
Finalists are selected based on merit, cultural interest, and commitment to strengthening future U.S.- Japan relations. Applying is simple, but to be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen, national, and/or permanent resident, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and be between the ages of 15 and 18. Eligible students can not turn 19 before February 1 .
The JYS application deadline was December 8, 2005 for the 2006-2007 JYS program and we are no longer accepting applications. We do not plan to offer the JYS scholarship in 2007.
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