Scholarship Opportunity: TOMODACHI scholarship to attend the The 2016 Junior Summit in Mie, JAPAN

Deadline to submit application: February 1, 2016

Summit Dates: April 20 – 29, 2016

Location: Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture

Are you a high school student passionate about global issues?
Are you a leader with an interest in U.S.-Japan relations?
Do you enjoy meeting peers from other countries?

If so, apply to attend the 2016 Junior Summit as a TOMODACHI delegate in historic Mie, Japan!

THE SCHOLARSHIP COVERS

• ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE
• FOOD
• HOUSING
• RELATED TRAVEL EXPENSES IN JAPAN

The Junior (J7) Summit is an opportunity for young leaders from G7 countries to convene in Japan and discuss issues of global concern. In youth sessions as well as in meetings with experts you will debate the key issues of the G7 from your perspective, exchange various perspectives and opinions and find common ground. The summit will conclude with delegates traveling to Tokyo, where they will present their positions to high level government officials. The topic of this year’s summit is “A planet for the next generation – Environment and sustainable society.”

WHO CAN APPLY?

• U.S. Citizens
• High school students 15 - 18 years old as of April 22, 2016.
• Students who have a demonstrated interest in international exchange and the Summit theme.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to participate for the entirety of the Junior Summit (April 20-29, 2016)
• Obtain consent from parent(s) or guardian(s) to participate in the Junior Summit.

HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: All materials must be received by Monday, February 1, 2016

For more information and to apply online, click here

Notification of successful TOMODACHI delegates will be contacted by Tuesday, February 15, 2016

For inquiries, please contact Mya Fisher at mfisher@usjapancouncil.org

SPONSORS
This scholarship opportunity is made possible by the TOMODACHI Initiative a public-private partnership, born out of support for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake that invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as leadership programs. TOMODACHI is led by the United States Embassy in Tokyo and the U.S.-Japan Council, a tax-exempt non-profit organization, and is supported by the Government of Japan, corporations, organizations and individuals from the United States and Japan.