AFS-USA Offering Full High School Study Abroad Scholarships to Japan

Aug. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- The Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholarship was created to promote intercultural understanding and peace in memory of Yoshi Hattori, an AFS exchange student to the US from Japan.  The Toshiyuki Tanaka American Embassy Scholarship is awarded through the Pacific Affairs Section (PAS) of the US Embassy in Tokyo and the generosity of Mr. Toshiyuki Tanaka. Both scholarships cover the entire cost of tuition.

Students attending the AFS program in Japan have an unparalleled opportunity to dive into Japanese culture. They’ll live with a host family, attend a local high school, and travel to other cities or regions in Japan. Participants return with advanced language skills, a greater understanding of international issues, and an expanded social network that spans the globe.

Maxim Lefleur from Cincinnati, a recipient of the Yoshi Hattori Scholarship, studied in both Wakayama and Yokohama last year. “Going abroad and learning how to adapt to a completely different culture helped me develop loads of skills I wouldn’t have otherwise, such as learning a second language and being more resourceful,” said Maxim. “I have close friends from Japan, who in general are so polite and friendly, but also friends from all over the world. I’m part of a global network now.”  

AFS-USA is still accepting applications for this life changing scholarship opportunity. Applicants must submit essays and complete the AFS online application by September 25th, 2012. For further details about these high school study abroad scholarships to Japan, or those to other destinations, visit http://www.afsusa.org/scholarships.


About AFS
AFS is a worldwide nonprofit organization that has been a leader in international high school exchange for 65 years.  Each year, AFS-USA sends more than 1,000 US students abroad, provides approximately $3 million in scholarships and financial aid, and welcomes 2,300 international high school students who come to study in US high schools and live with host families.  More than 5,000 volunteers in the US make the work of AFS possible. For more information, visit http://www.afsusa.org or call 1-800-AFS-INFO.