Scholarships
YFU offers over 200 full and partial merit-based scholarships and needs-based financial aid to students every year.
To be considered for scholarship awards, students must meet the eligibility requirements listed on the individual Scholarship Information pages below and demonstrate characteristics like flexibility, tolerance and open-mindedness. In addition to the standard application and fee (if required), students also need to submit essay responses, a host family introduction letter and teacher recommendations by the scholarship deadline. Students can apply for multiple scholarships and pay only one fee.
Through the generosity of numerous corporations, governments, foundations and individuals, YFU awards more than $2.3 million in partial or full study abroad scholarships annually. Students are encouraged to consider all of their scholarship options and apply to as many as they qualify for by the December 1 scholarship application deadline!
National Scholarships
| Code | Country | Limited to | Deadline |
| 385 | Choice | 7-Jan |
+ Holcomb & Farnell Foreign Study Fund
Eligible Countries
Argentina,
Austria, Australia, Belgium-Flanders, Belgium-Wallonia, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand , Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Romania,Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times Previous language study may be required.
Scholarship Amount
This is a $5,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- The Holcomb & Farnell Foreign Study Fund is awarded to a U.S. Public High School student with a GPA of 3.0 – 4.0
- Sophomore or Junior standing at time of application
- Must enroll in a semester or year long study abroad program (summer and short-term programs not eligible)
- Must have at least one year of foreign language study or be a non-native English speaker
- No previous participation in a study abroad program
- Student must demonstrate financial need; please see link to the FACTS application. FACTS is an independent, third party that assesses student eligibility for tuition assistance
Age Requirements
Students must meet the age requirements listed on the individual country pages.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online YFU Application
- Host Family Letter
- Health Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- School Certificate
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- 5 Candid photos
- 1 Profile Picture (headshot)
- Completed FACTS application (due date March 1)
Application Fees
- $75 Nonrefundable YFU Application Fee (paid directly to YFU)
- $35 FACTS Application Fee to Assess Financial Need (paid directly to FACTS)
Scholarship Covers
- Round-trip airline travel (domestic & international)
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- School Placement
- Local pre-departure orientation for recipient and parents
- National pre-departure orientation for recipient
- Preparatory materials
- 24 hour student support services in host country
- Medical insurance coverage – PLEASE NOTE: It is not recommended that selected students discontinue their current coverage while abroad.
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Personal spending money
- Final program report and photos, due withing one month of return, detailing the exchange experience that will be shared with the Holcomb/Farnell Family
A Note from Sharon Holcomb, Fund Sponsor
People can be very different from you and still be good people. That lesson, learned as a foreign exchange student, has shaped my life. Of course, many things have shaped my life, starting with loving parents, Olive and Dorman Holcomb. They made sure my brothers and I went to school, went to church, and were taken on many camping trips. “We’re not lost, we’re exploring,” became a family motto. Living in Germany with its great public transportation, I learned to go exploring without adults. Marriage to Fred Farnell and the opportunity to live with him in Texas, California, Ohio, and Japan as an Air Force spouse, has also given us lots of opportunity for “exploring.”
I’m a firm believer in public schools and a firm believer in travel. Every child deserves a solid education enriched by positive experiences
We’re also shaped by the children in our lives. For me they include big brothers, Dorman and Ward Holcomb and the little German children who became my brothers and sister, Arne, Ariane, Ole and Phil Eggert. Most of all, Fred and I have been blessed by our own children, Matthew, Patrick, and Ariane Farnell.
As Fred and I tried to decide what legacy we want to leave behind, giving young people the opportunity for foreign travel and study seems fundamental. The lesson that people can be very different from you and still be good people, is one that can shape lives and help bring peace to our world. Our wish is that this gift does just that for years to come.
To read Sharon Holcomb’s full testimonial about her scholarship and view additional family photos or to donate to this fund, please visit her fund page.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
Notes
Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. The FACTS application fee for financial aid assessment, due March 15, is an additional $35, paid to FACTS directly. The applicant can pay $35 and apply for as many financial-need based scholarships as they qualify and YFU offers. Students must be approved to go on a YFU program before YFU can consider them for financial aid scholarships. For this reason, students may want to wait to submit their FACTS application until after they are accepted into the YFU program.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
Regional Scholarships
| Code | Country | Limited to | Deadline |
+ Alexander Voigt Memorial Scholarship
| 374 | Germany | MN | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
The Alexander Voigt Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Alex Voigt, who was an international exchange student from Germany to St. Cloud, MN in 2014. He attended Technical High School, where he made his mark as a member of both the soccer and track teams. Known for his compassion, aptitude and adventurous spirit, Alex was a bright and charismatic young man. While participating in an aerial tour over his adopted city, during the final week of his exchange in June, Alex was taken in a fatal crash. His family, so touched by the outpouring of support they received from the St. Cloud and YFU communities, and as strong believers in the importance of studying abroad, has funded this scholarship in their son’s honor. Finalists for the scholarship will be reviewed by a board of St. Cloud representatives chaired by Mayor Dave Kleis who was Alexander’s host father while in MN, together with the Voigt/Jetter Family.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- The Alexander Voigt Memorial Scholarship offers the opportunity for a high school student from St. Cloud, MN (preference will be given to applicants from Technical High School) to spend a year as an exchange student in Germany. No previous language experience is required. Students who have previously participated in a semester or year exchange in another country are not eligible for the German programs and scholarships.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Be a high school student in St. Cloud, MN
Age Requirements
Students must meet the age requirements listed on the Germany country page.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- Host Family Letter
- Health Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- School Certificate
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- 5 Candid photos
- 1 Profile Picture (headshot)
Application Fees
$75 Nonrefundable YFU Application Fee (paid directly to YFU)
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip travel (domestic & international)
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- School Placement
- Local pre-departure orientation for recipient and parents
- National pre-departure orientation for recipient
- Preparatory materials
- 24 hour student support services in host country
- Opportunity to meet with the Voigt/Jetter Family who are sponsoring the scholarship
- Medical insurance coverage – PLEASE NOTE: It is not recommended that selected students discontinue their current coverage while abroad.
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Personal spending money
- Communication with the Voigt/Jetter Family while on program
- Final program report and photos, due withing one month of return, detailing the exchange experience that will be shared with the Voigt/Jetter Family
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
| 115 | Germany | See Eligibility | 11-Dec |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is for motivated high school students who want to live with a host family and attend school for an academic year in Germany. No previous language experience is required. Students who have previously participated in a semester or year exchange in another country are not eligible for the Germany programs and scholarships.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a current high school student at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
Age Requirements
Students must be 15 to 18 ½ on August 1 of the program departure year: born between February 1, 2001 and August 1, 2004 for the 2019-20 program
Complete Application Includes
- Online Application
- Host Family Letter
- 6 Short Answer Essay Questions
- 2 Teacher Recommendations
- Academic Transcript
- School Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- CBYX Terms & Conditions
- 1 Smiling headshot
- 5 Candid photos
Application Fees
Application fee to be paid by the sponsor.
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Support services in host country
- Medical insurance coverage
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Personal spending money
Notes
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
Apply for the CBYX scholarship program.
YFU also has a few other scholarships to Germany, both full and partial opportunities! These other opportunities have a separate application through the YFU website. You may apply to as many as you would like. If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Goethe Institut – PASCH Schools Scholarship
| 358 | Germany | See Eligibility | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
The scholarship covers half of the program tuition.
Eligibility
- Students should register at www.pasch-net.de before applying on the YFU USA website.
- Students must meet the age requirement on the Germany country page
- Scholarship is open to students that attend the schools listed below.
- The scholarship covers a contribution of half of the program tuition towards the total tuition. (Please see the Germany country page for program tuition information).
- All participants must prepare a power point entry consisting of a pictures, photos, and/or drawings related to the theme. * The theme of the contest is “The Perfect Day”. Students will receive directions on this entry following application.
- Only students who attend a FIT school in the United States are eligible. FIT schools are schools within the national educational system which are supported by the Goethe Institut and where German as a subject will be established or extended.
Eligible Schools
- Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School (Sudbury, MA)
- Gloucester High School (Gloucester, MA)
- Millard North High School (Omaha, NE)
- Ladue Horton Watkins High School (St. Louis, MO)
- High School for Math, Science, and Engineering (New York, NY)
- Mount Lebanon High School (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Cheyenne Mountain High School (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Claremont High School (Claremont, CA)
- Heritage High School (Leesburg, VA)
- McKinney Boyd High School (McKinney, TX)
Age Requirements
Students must be 15 to 18 ½ on August 1 of the program departure year: born between February 1, 2001 and August 1, 2004 for the 2019-20 program
Complete Application Includes
- Host Family Letter
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- Complete Online Application
- Health Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- School Certificate
- 5 Candid photos
- 1 Passport size photo
Application Fees
$75 (non-refundable)
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange
- Tuition balance not covered by scholarship, due two weeks after award notification
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Japan Business Society of Detroit (JBSD) Foundation
| 266 | Japany | MI | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Eligibility
- 2 partial scholarships for students attending high school in one of the following Michigan counties: Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, or Wayne.
- Children of JBSD Foundation members or students of Japanese descent are not eligible.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously traveled to Japan.
- Students will be responsible for a $1,000 program tuition contribution.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Age Requirements
Applicants must meet the age requirements defined on the Japan webpage.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- $75 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Parent-student agreement
- Health certificate
- School certificate
- 5 Candid photo
- 1 Headshot
Application Fees
$75 (non-refundable)
Orientation
Japan scholarship winners will participate in a special mandatory Japan Pre-Departure Orientation.
Notes
- All students must fly to and from Japan together.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Kikkoman/Folsom, CA
| 262 | Japan | CA | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- 3 scholarships for students attending Folsom High School, Cordova High School, Oak Ridge High School or Vista del Lago High School (Folsom) in California.
- Students must hold a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- Only US citizens may apply. Previous recipients of YFU scholarships to Japan are not eligible.
Age Requirements
Applicants must meet the age requirements defined on the Japan country page.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- $75 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Parent-student agreement
- School certificate
- Health certificate
- 5 candid photos
- 1 Headshot
Application Fees
$75 (non-refundable) Please make check payable to YFU.
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family, recipients tend to be placed in the Tokyo/ Kanto region.
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Three-day mandatory Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to be shared with YFU.
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
Orientation
Japan scholarship winners will participate in a 3-day special mandatory pre-departure orientation
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status in April.
- Students may not miss orientation or arrive late in Japan. Additionally, students may not schedule to leave the program early or extend their stay in Japan. All students must fly to and from Japan together.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Kikkoman/Walworth County, WI
| 33 | Japan | WI | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- 3 scholarships for high school students in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
- Students attending the following schools are eligible: Elkhorn, Badger, Big Foot, Williams Bay, Delavan-Darien, East Troy, Faith Christian, Walworth Christian, and Whitewater High Schools.
- Students must hold a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- Only US citizens may apply. Previous recipients are not eligible.
Age Requirements
Applicants must meet the age requirements defined on the Japan country page.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- $75 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Parent-student agreement
- School certificate
- Health certificate
- 5 candid photos
- 1 Headshot
Application Fees
$75 (non-refundable) Please make check payable to YFU.
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family, recipients tend to be placed in the Tokyo/ Kanto region.
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Three-day mandatory Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
vRequired overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad) - Personal spending money
- Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to Kikkoman.
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
Orientation
Japan scholarship winners will participate in a 3-day special mandatory pre-departure orientation
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status in April.
- Students may not miss orientation or arrive late in Japan. Additionally, students may not schedule to leave the program early or extend their stay in Japan. All students must fly to and from Japan together.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Norbert Hardner Foundation International Exchange Scholarship
| 596 | Choice | PA | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Argentina, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Serbia, Uruguay
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- Open to students attending Villa Maria Academy in Erie, PA who are currently on a Norbert Hardner Foundation Academic Scholarship
- Applicants must meet the age requirements outlined on each country page
- Applicants must also be approved to go on program through YFU’s standard application procedure
Age Requirements
Applicants must meet the age requirements defined on the Japan country page.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online YFU Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- $75 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Parent-student agreement
- Health certificate
- School certificate
- 5 Candid photos
- 1 Headshot
Application Fees
$75 Nonrefundable YFU Application Fee (paid directly to YFU)
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international airline travel
- Round-trip domestic airline travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Pre-departure orientation
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
- If a scholarship winner cancels their program less than 30 days before departure, they are responsible for paying for their airfare and cancellation fee.
- Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to YFU.
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
Employee Scholarships
| Code | Country | Limited to | Deadline |
+ Chevron Culture and Travel Program
| 64 | Choice | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Argentina, Germany, Greece, Italy,Japan
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Culture and Travel Tuition Award
Full tuition award
Eligibility
At least one parent of applicant must be on the payroll of Chevron at the time students are selected for the award in April. Previous recipients are not eligible.
Age Requirements
Applicants must meet the age requirements defined on individual country pages.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- Host Family Letter
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Health Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- 5 Candid photos
- 1 Passport size photo
Application Fees
$75 (student contribution is $40 and Chevron pays the balance). The application fee is non-refundable; please make check payable to YFU.
Culture and Travel Tuition Award Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Support services in host country
- Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program (if going to Japan)
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Upon returning home, participants are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
- Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to Chevron.
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
All participants are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Epson America, Inc. International Scholarship
| 7 | Choice | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times. Previous language study may be required.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- Open to children of employees of Epson America, Inc. headquarters and field offices.
- Parents must be on the Epson payroll at the time of the application deadline and at the time of the student’s actual departure.
- College students of the appropriate age bracket may apply.
- Open to US and non-US citizens.
- Previous recipients are not eligible.
Age Requirements
Applicants to must meet the age requirements established on the program country page.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- Host Family Letter
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Health Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- 5 Candid photos
- 1 Passport size photo
Application Fees
$75 (non-refundable); please make check payable to YFU.
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Support services in host country
- Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program (if going to Japan)
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
- Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to be shared with Epson.
Orientation
Winners who wish to use this scholarship to go to Japan will participate in a special mandatory 3-day pre-departure orientation in California
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Mazda Canada Inc.
| 360 | Japan | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- Open to high school students who are dependents of full-time employees of Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) or an MCI dealer. Parents must have been employed with MCI or an MCI dealer for at least six months at the time of application.
- Students must be non-smokers.
- Only Canadian citizens and legal residents may apply.
Age Requirements
Applicant must meet the age requirements listed on the Japan country page.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- Host Family Letter
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Health Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- 5 Candid photos
- 8 Passport sized photos
Application Fees
$75 application fee paid by Mazda Canada
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family, generally in and around Hiroshima.
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program
- Support services in host country
- The scholarship experience culminates with a visit to Mazda’s world headquarters in Hiroshima where students have the opportunity to go on a tour of the Mazda Museum.
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
vUpon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange. - Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to YFU to be shared with Mazda Canada.
Orientation
Japan scholarship winners will participate in a special mandatory pre-departure orientation in California.
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
- Students may not miss orientation or arrive late in Japan. Additionally, students may not schedule to leave the program early or extend their stay in Japan. All students must fly to and from Japan together.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 240.235.2100 x141 to speak to an admissions counselor, or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.
| 146 | Japan | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- Up to three full scholarships for children of employees of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Parent must be employed full-time with Mitsubishi for at least one year prior to application deadline. Parent must also be employed full time with Mitsubishi at the time students are notified of award.
- Only U.S. citizens or students with permanent U.S. residency may apply.
- Previous recipients are not eligible.
Age Requirements
Applicant must meet the age requirements listed on the Japan country page.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- Host Family Letter
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
Application Fees
$37.50 (non-refundable)
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family, generally in and around Hiroshima.
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
- Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to their scholarship sponsor.
Notes
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
- Students may not miss orientation or arrive late in Japan. Additionally, students may not schedule to leave the program early or extend their stay in Japan. All students must fly to and from Japan together.
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.
+ Sony Corporation of America Scholarship Program
| 251 | Japan | 7-Jan |
Eligible Countries
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Scholarship Amount
This is a full scholarship.
Eligibility
- Full scholarships available for high school students who are children of full-time U.S. employees of Sony Corporation of America (SCA) (including Sony/ATV, Sony DADC, Sony Biotechnology Inc.), Sony North America (SNA), Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), Sony Music Entertainment (SME), or Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE).
- Previous recipients of a YFU scholarship are not eligible. Employee must have completed one full year of employment prior to the deadline.
- To enable Sony to award scholarships to as many different families as possible each year, only one scholarship per employee family may be awarded in a given program year.
- Academically, the applicant must have a “B” average or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
- This program is not open to children of Japanese transfers.
- Parent must be a full-time U.S. employee of SCA (including Sony/ATV, Sony DADC, and Sony Biotechnology Inc.), SNA, SPE, SME, or SIE at the time the student departs for Japan.
- U.S. citizens or students with permanent U.S. residency may apply.
- All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
Age Requirements
Students must be born between April 2, 2002 and April 1, 2004.
Complete Application Includes
- Complete Online Application
- 1 Teacher Recommendation
- Host Family Letter
- 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
- Health Certificate
- Parent-student agreement
- 5 Candid photos
- 1 Passport sized photo
Application Fees
$75 (non-refundable) due at the time of application
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family, generally in and around Hiroshima.
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
vPersonal spending money - Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
- Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to their scholarship sponsor.
Orientation
Japan scholarship winners will participate in a special mandatory Japan Pre-Departure Orientation.
Students may not miss orientation or arrive late in Japan. Additionally, students may not schedule to leave the program early or extend their stay in Japan. All students must fly to and from Japan together.
Notes
- Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship’s name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more
information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.