The ASEAN Youth Friendship Network is currently accepting applications for the AYFN Japan Winter Culture Camp 2025. International applicants aged 17-40 years, irrespective of their academic background, are welcome to apply for this 6-day fully funded program, which will be hosted in Japan over three different locations (Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe), where they will have the opportunity to experience Japanese learning, culture, and traditions.
Japan carries a rich historical background and a perfect blend of modernism with oriental tradition, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience with exquisite cuisine, the fastest bullet trains, traditional attire, shrines, temples, and over-the-top learning. You will make many friends, exchange ideas while experiencing, and acquire skills that are essential in today’s globalized world.
If you love traveling and exploring other cultures while setting your creativity free, this is your chance. Don’t miss out; apply now!
About AYFN Japan Culture Camp
AYFN Academy, in collaboration with the local Japanese organization, has been organizing the Japan Culture Camp since 2015 with the motive of spreading awareness about the Japanese culture and the inclusion of people from other parts of the world, especially youth, welcoming them with open arms and willingness to live, learn, and experience Japan like anything.
AYFN Japan Winter Culture Camp 2025 Summary:
- Event: Japan Winter Culture Camp
- Location: Japan, Osaka
- Organizer: AFYN Academy
- Duration: 12 – 17 January 2025
- Deadline: 31st October, 2024.
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Benefits:
- You shall meet with other fellow participants from all around the world and make lots of good friends and networks.
- You will get to learn one of the most demanded languages in the world, Japanese.
- You will be able to familiarize yourself with how days go by in Japan.
- You will get to experience Japanese cuisine.
- A great opportunity for you to document your journey and share it with the world with your social media or blog, providing a fresh perspective on travel and culture.
- AFYN shall organize a heritage walking tour around Fushimi Inari, Terunji Temple, Gion, Kiyomizudera, and so many other amazing places.
- Additionally, all participants will get e-certificates of participation from AFYN.
- Last but not least, you will likely be able to create wonderful memories that you’ll always cherish.
Eligibility Criteria:
To meet the eligibility requirements, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be between the age bracket of 17 and 40 years old.
- Eligible applicants are citizens of all countries.
- You love to travel and interact with people from other cultures.
- You demonstrate leadership skills.
- You are involved in social and youth engagement activities.
- Able to communicate in English
Scheme of Participation:
You can participate in this program in two ways; scholarship and Self-funded
Scholarships:
Scholarships are available in 3 schemes. The Gold, Silver, and Blue schemes offer travel grants and program fee waivers.
Travel grant:
With these schemes, AYFN can provide travel grants of up to $1,250.
- Gold: AYFN will waive the program fee and provide travel grants up to USD 1,250.
- Silver: AYFN will waive the program fee and provide travel grants up to USD 500.
- Blue: AYFN will waive the program fee and provide travel grants up to USD 250.
Program Fee:
Program fee includes:
- Accommodation 6D5N (Double shared),
- Meals (4 Breakfast and 4 Lunch)
- All activities indicated on the schedule
- All tours indicated on the schedule,
- Local transport (Train and Bus)
- E-Certificate of participation from AYFN,
- Program supervision
- In-country administration costs and souvenirs from AYFN
Self-funded
Interested candidates can also opt for the self-funded option.
Activities:
Documents Required:
Please prepare all required documents before submitting your application.
- Curriculum Vitae (Resume)—European standard.
- 250-word motivation letter on “Why do I need this scholarship?”
- 250-word essay on “Why do I deserve this scholarship?”
- Proof of payment for the application fee.
All documents must be in English.
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Application process:
The official website provides the application process for the AFYN Winter Japan Culture Camp 2025.
- Provide all the details required.
- Upload any relevant and additional documents needed to stand out from other participants.
- Don’t forget to mention the type of funding you are applying to; you can structure your application accordingly for better chances of winning.
- Submit your application.
- AFYN shall shortlist the candidates on November 15, 2024, and conduct interviews.
- The final announcement is on November 30, 2024.
- For queries and updates, refer to contact@ayfnhq.org
Deadline:
The deadline to submit applications for the AFYN Winter Japan Culture Camp is October 31, 2024.
