The JAL Scholarship Program invites college students from across Asia and Oceania to Japan every year and provides them with opportunities for workshops and cultural interchange. Through these activities, the Program aims to enhance their understanding beyond national borders. This Program also aims to develop young men and women who will assume future leadership role in the region. The Program was launched in 1 975 by Japan Airlines. The JAL Foundation took over the management of the Program when it was established in 1 990, and has been working to improve its content each year, in tune with the needs of the times. A total of 1,683 students overseas have participated in the Program so far, and many alumni are playing active role in the international community.
Online program: First 7 days
- Participant Students will learn basic knowledge about the SDGs, the current status of global environmental issues, and examples of initiatives to solve them through lectures.
- After listening to the presentation on the progress of the Action Plan by the 2023 Scholarship program graduates, participants will review the online training and set goals for their trip to Japan.
Real Program: Last 15 days (visit Japan)
- Key Note Speech and lecture
The participants will acquire and develop comprehensive knowledge and clear understanding of this program’s main theme, “Environment.
- Fieldwork: Field Work consists of visits to various facilities, joint field surveys with Japanese students, and interviews with local people. We will provide participants with chances to visit actual field site so that they can increase their awareness of Japan.
- Group discussion, Group presentation (Action plan)
The participants will be divided into groups mixed with Japanese students and make action plans based on their knowledge and experience gained during the program, such as online programs, lectures, fieldwork, etc. A Group Presentation (Action Plan) will be held at last part in Tokyo. The participants can organize the contents of the scholarship program by coming up with an “Action Plan”, which can lead to future activities.
Benefits of JAL Scholarship Program 2024
The following expenses, not including participant’s personal expenses (e.g. telephone and souvenirs), will be paid by the JAL Foundation and supporting organizations.
- Economy class airfare on Japan Airlines between Tokyo and the airport nearest to the participant student’s residence served by JAL.
- All transportation in Japan during the official program, including domestic air to cities outside Tokyo.
- ALL accommodations and meals (or as a per diem).
- Travelers’ accident insurance.
Eligibilities
- Have an interest in SDGs and environmental issues. (Knowledge level does not matter)
- Be age 20 to 25 years old when the program commences.
- Be a citizen of the country/region which he or she is applying for the program from and must be either an undergraduate or postgraduate student in that country/region.
- In principle, have a command of Japanese equivalent to or above Japanese Proficiency Test Level-N2. (All the lectures and discussions will be prepared and conducted in Japanese) Note: However, we will take into account the regional issued and regional disparity on level of students studying Japanese. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require information or if there are any difficulties.
- Be able to comply with the rules, participate in all programs, and actively cooperate in the operation of the program.
- Be able to submit a pre-program assignment prior to the start of the program and a post-program report by the specified deadline.
- When coming to Japan and returning to Japan, the participants must take a flight designated by the JAL Foundation. (Any changes in the date or flight for personal reasons will not be accepted).
Eligible Regions: South Korea, Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hong kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Ho Chi Minh City, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Australia, Guam.
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