THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR!
AFS is pleased to announce that J-Power (Australia) is offering one full scholarship to spend a year in Japan departing in 2009!
The scholarship funds the entire AFS participation fee to Japan. It covers:
√ Return travel from your home right to the door of your host family
√ Orientation and enrichment activities during the stay
√ Medical costs incurred during the visit, except for pre-existing conditions, dental and eye care
Who is eligible?
An AFS applicant who:
√ will be aged 15 or over, but not yet 18, in March 2009
√ meets the AFS application guidelines for Japan
√ is attending a Qld High School
How do I apply?
You can register your interest by enquiring online or calling 1300 131 736 by 30 May 2008.
I am ready to apply now!
You can complete an Online Application -click here.
When is the closing Date for Applications?
Ensure that your complete AFS online application is submitted by 1 August 2008.
J-Power (Australia), a division of the Japan-based Electric Power Development Co. Ltd, has been working in partnership with AFS since 1993. In this time J-Power has sponsored sixteen students to take up the challenge to live and study for one year in Japan.
If you would like further information on J-Power (Australia), please go to the J-Power websiteKaren had a great time in Japan!
Click the above title to view a detailled letter from Karen Lingham, who has just returned from her J-Power year in Japan!
Share the experience with a previous J-Power winner!
Ashley Seaman spent a year in Japan after winning this prestigious award. Click the above link to view his letter and photos!
Jed's Japanese Winter
Click on the above title to read how J-Power Scholarship winner Jed Page spent his Japanese winter.
Sarah's new life in Japan
Sarah Pitman is behind the half mark of her exchange, but every day still brings something new. To read more click on the link above.
