Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholarship in Japan
Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholarship (full year): This scholarship is designed to promote intercultural understanding and peace, and was created in memory of Yoshi Hattori, an AFS Exchange Student to the U.S. from Japan who was tragically killed in 1992.
Toshiyuki Tanaka/American Embassy Scholarship (full year)
This is a need- and merit-based scholarship awarded through the Pacific Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the generosity of Mr. Toshiyuki Tanaka.
In order to apply for either or both of these awards:
• Submit a preliminary application or call 1-800-AFS-INFO
• Complete the full AFS Application after approval of the pre-application
• Answer essay questions (see below)
• (For Toshiyuki Tanaka/American Embassy Scholarship only) Submit the FAST need-based aid application
• Have an in-home interview with an AFS Volunteer
Application and Selection Details
All completed applications and essays must be received by October 3, 2008 in the AFS Student Services office. Completed applications must include the in-home interview by an AFS Volunteer.
Please send applications to:
AFS Intercultural Programs/USA
506 SW Sixth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97204
A selection committee from AFS-USA & AFS-Japan will review applications and essays to select winners. Recipients will be notified in early November.
Programs depart March 2009.
Japan Scholarship Essays
Students may apply for either or both of these prestigious scholarships. Essays must be sent to scholarships@afs.org by October 3, 2008. Each essay should be submitted on a different page, and should not exceed one single-spaced, type-written page.
Essay Question #1: Required for both scholarships:
AFS Exchange Students are considered to be ambassadors of their countries while abroad. This is especially important for students who receive the high honor of being named a Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholar or a Toshiyuki Tanaka Scholar. Please discuss how you would handle this responsibility, as well as your interest in Japan and Japanese culture.
Essay Question #2: Required only for the Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholarship:
Do you believe gun control laws are important for peaceful coexistance? Why or why not? What is an individual’s responsibility toward achieving peaceful coexistance?
Further Scholarship: AFS programs to Japan.
Scholarship Tags: Hattori, Japan, Memorial, Scholarship, Yoshi
Scholarship Search
Important: Scholarship-Positions.com is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked to or referenced on this site.
Browse Scholarships
- Africa Scholarships
- Australia Scholarships
- Austria Scholarships
- Belgium Scholarships
- Canada Scholarships
- China Scholarships
- Denmark Scholarships
- France Scholarships
Recent USA Scholarships
The AIA Society Outreach Grant Program at Archaeological Institute of America, 2012 USA The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship for International Students at AIA, 2012 USA 2013 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, USA International Leaders in Education Program for Indian Teachers, 2013 USA 2012-2013 Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and Thomas H. Miller Awards, USARecent UK Scholarships
Kingston University Undergraduate International Scholarships, 2012 UK Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS) for Non-EU Applicants at University of York, 2012 UK Scholarship for Overseas Students (SOS) at University of York, 2012 UK Kingston University International Postgraduate Scholarships, 2012 UK 2012 Donner Scholarship at University of Cambridge, UKRecent Germany Scholarships
CGS Interantional Scholarships for Doctoral Program at University of Cologne, 2012 Germany Max F. Perutz International PhD Programme in Chromosome Dynamics, 2012 Germany PhD Positions in NanoBioTechnology at Center for NanoScience LMU, 2012 Germany PhD in Life Sciences at The International Giessen Graduate School for the Life Sciences, Germany Germany Postgraduate Training Program – 2012 Cycle (PhD studies in Germany)Recent India Scholarships
Kingston University Postgraduate Scholarships for Indian Students, 2012 UK 2013 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, USA Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program for Indian, 2013 USA 2013 Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Fellowships for Indians, USA 2013-2014 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program for US and Indian Students, USA and IndiaWomen Scholarships
Sloan MSc Women’s Scholarship at London Business School, 2013 UK 2012-2013The Saint Paul College Club, Inc. AAUW Undergraduate Scholarship, USA 2012 L’Oréal Canada for Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships, Canada 2012 Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship at American Statistical Association to Study in USA, Canada 2012 Women in Games Scholarship at Vancouver Film School, CanadaAfrica Scholarships
2012-2013 South Africa Investec Scholarship for MBA Students, UK 2012-2013 Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africa, UK 2012 Call for Proposals: Grant Awards for Global Environmental Change Research, Africa CARTA Call for Applications for PhD Fellowships 2012-2013, Africa Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund Research Fellowship, 2012 AfricaScholarship Blog
Useful Links
Search in Worldwide UniversitiesOxford Laboratory Technology
Search Courses in Indian Universities
IndiaJobs.co.in, India Jobs Employment, Recruitment, Careers, Interview
Teaching, Professor Jobs in India
GRE Prep and Free Courses