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.
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