Short-term language study and homestay program in Japan 2019

The Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports & Culture (MONKASHO) in collaboration with YFU/Japan Foundation and YFU/Philippines offers a scholarship grant to Japan.

DURATION

25 days (Jan. 16 to Feb. 9, 2019)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

To provide opportunities for Philippine high school students with a basic or elementary knowledge of the Japanese language to further enhance their speaking, writing and reading abilities through cross-cultural interaction with the Japanese people on homestay and school experience basis in Japan.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Homestay with volunteer Japanese Host Family; refresher course in Elementary Japanese language in Tokyo; visits to Japanese high schools and attendance in classes; participation in cultural activities in the community; supervision by hosting and sending countries; predeparture and arrival orientations in sending and hosting countries. SCHOLARSHIP GRANT INCLUDES Air transportation to and from Japan; Japan domestic travel; placement with host family; school sit-ins; international medical and accident insurance; refresher course in basic Japanese language.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

Must be a Filipino citizen in possession of a valid Philippine passport, high school student (Grade 10 to 12); age range 15 to 17 years old; above-average scholastic records; excellent physical health, pleasant personality, interest in Japanese culture; financially capable to shoulder pocket allowance. (Other pre-departure expenditures not covered by grant such as passport, DSWD fees, medical certification and chest x-ray.)

Must have basic or elementary knowledge of Japanese language (at least three months of formal or self-study); must have written school permission and parental permission; must have willingness and capability to host a Japanese student for 10 months in turn.

Students who are finally selected to participate will have to pay P8,000 as contribution to Scholarship Fund.

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For further information, contact YFU Philippines at 204 Apo St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Q. C., yfuphil@yahoo.com or 731–9980.

Photo by GIAN NICDAO A taste of Japan: This scholarship program will allow Philippine high school students to enhance their Japanese speaking, writing, and reading abilities.