Discussions. (5) Home stays (Tokyo & Ishikawa Prefecture) Participants will deepen their knowledge and understanding of Japanese customs and ways of l

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2014 JAL Scholarship Program

Application and Selection of Participants

The JAL Scholarship Program was continuously held since 1975 with the aim of enhancing the younger’s understanding of Japan and promoting mutual understanding beyond national borders as well as developing young women and men who will assumed future leadership roles in Asia and Oceania region.

We append below the full details of the program for your easy reference.

1. Duration

 2 July - 22 July 2014 (21 days)

(Please refer to page 8 for the program schedule)

2. Participants

 One participant from Singapore (Singapore citizen)

3. Main theme

 Discovery for Enchantment of Japan

4. Language  “Japanese”

 All the lectures and discussions will be prepared and conducted in Japanese.

5. Visiting cities & Action areas：  Tokyo

 City of Kanazawa, City of Hakusan (Both in Ishikawa Prefecture, northwest Japan)

6. Program Outline

(1) Opening Seminar & Closing Seminar  Both seminars will be held in Tokyo.

 Participants will acquire and develop comprehensive knowledge and a clear understanding of this program’s theme.

 In the Closing Seminar, they will conduct a presentation regarding what they learnt throughout the program duration.

(2)Field Work

 Field Work consists of visits to various facilities and historic sites, joint field surveys with Japanese students, and interviews with local people.

 Participants with have opportunities to visit the actual field site so that they can increase their awareness of Japan.

(3)Students Session & Group Discussion

 Participants will form groups mixed with Japanese students to conduct group discussions and surveys for specific agendas.

(4)Asia Forum in Ishikawa”

 This forum will consist of lectures and a public symposium.

2 Discussions.

(5) Home stays (Tokyo & Ishikawa Prefecture)

 Participants will deepen their knowledge and understanding of Japanese customs and ways of life by experiencing Japanese lifestyles first-hand.

7. Application and Selection Process etc. (1) Application Criteria

Participants must:

 Possess a Japanese Proficiency Test Level 1 certificate (All the lectures and discussions will be prepared and conducted in Japanese)

 Be between the age of 20 to 25 years old (inclusive) when the program commences.  Be a Singapore citizen is an undergraduate/postgraduate university student in Singapore.  Be healthy, of a cheerful disposition, and able to get along well with others.

 Have an interest in Japan and be willing to experience Japanese culture and customs.

(2) Important Reminder Participants must:

 Maintain self-discipline and be actively involved in the program activities.

 Bear in mind that this program is a group activity. Straying from the group will not be permitted.

 Attend all classes, all sessions, and all activities scheduled by the organizer.

 Take the specified transportations and flights to/from Japan. Changes of flights for personal reasons will not be permitted.

 Adhere to the deadlines set for report submission

(3) Selection Procedure

 The student selection process of the JAL Scholars Program consists of two stages. The first stage is the submission of an essay, whilst the second stage is an interview.

 The essay theme for the 1st

stage of the selection is “Discovery for Enchantment of Japan”.

(4) Costs involved

(a) Costs borne by JAL Foundation and Japan Airlines

 Two-way economy class airfare on Japan Airlines between Tokyo and the airport nearest to the student’s residence served by JAL

 All transportation in Japan during the official program. This includes domestic air/rail travel to cities outside Tokyo

 Overseas travelers' accident insurance

Insurance in case of sickness, injury or theft (excluding cash, cheques etc.) for the duration of the official scholarship program in Japan.

 All accommodation, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner for the duration of the official program at lodgings that will be arranged by the JAL Foundation.

(b) Costs borne by Participant

 All expenses, apart from the above-mentioned costs.

(5) Submission Format

 Attached application form to be completed in Japanese.  Typed essay written in English (Word limit: 500 words)

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 Application form and essay must reach us by 24th

February 2014 (Monday) 5pm.  Successful applicants will be invited for an interview on 6th _{March 2014.}

(7) Mailing Address Japan Airlines Co., Ltd

Attn: JAL Scholarship Program 2014 16 Raffles Quay

#03-01 Hong Leong Building Singapore 048581

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2014 JAL スカラシッププログラム アプリケーション

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姓 名 プログラム中に呼んでほしいニックネーム 国籍 性別 □男 □女 生年月日 年齢 月 / 日 / 年 現住所 (郵送に使用いたします。国名から郵便番号まで含めて、自宅のご住所を明確に記入してください。カタカナ使用不可。) （郵便番号 Zip-code： ） _ 電話(国/地域番号を明記してください) FAX(同左) E-mail Address パスポート番号 _____________ 緊急時の母国の連絡先 名前 続柄 住所 __ 電話(国番号を明記してください) FAX(同左) E-mail Address 学校名 写真

5 専攻 母国語 日本語能力 日本語検定 （ ）級 （ 年） 日本語履修暦 __ 英語能力（参考） TOEIC（ ）点 TOEFL（ ）点 □討論ができる □日常会話ができる □片言 その他の外国語 （参考） □討論ができる □日常会話ができる □片言 健康状態 □良い □あまりよくない 常用の薬の有無 □ある □ない （ある場合、具体的に記入） アレルギー □ある □ない （ある場合、具体的に記入） □ペット □医薬品 □食 物 □その他 食事制限の有無 □ある □ない ある場合、具体的に記入してください。 ＜例： 豚肉、海老、卵、乳製品（ミルク、バター、チーズ）＞ □宗教上の理由 □アレルギー ________ □その他 _ 好きな食べ物 嫌いな食べ物、日本食で食べられない物 _____ 飲酒 □お酒を飲む □お酒を飲まない 喫煙 □煙草を吸う □煙草を吸わない ペットは好きですか？ □はい □いいえ いいえの場合、具体的に □犬 □猫 □その他

6 ★「健康状態」以下、「食事制限」、「食事好き嫌い」、「飲酒」「喫煙」などの質問項目は、日本での受け入れ準備に必要な情報であ り、スカラー採用の合否には直接関係いたしませんので、正確なご記入をお願いいたします。 海外旅行経験 時期・期間 国名 目的 趣味・特技 将来の希望（職業など） 日本について興味のあること _______ _______ 日本滞在中に学びたいこと、知りたいこと _______

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2014 JAL Scholarship Program Schedule

Date/day of the week Contents Accommodation

1 02JUL Wed Arrival The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

2 03JUL Thu Opening Seminar The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

3 04JUL Fri Program in collaboration with “AIESEC in Japan TOLC” The National Olympics Memorial Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

4 05JUL Sat Opening Seminar The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

5 06JUL Sun Free Time The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo 6 07JUL Mon Program in collaboration with East Japan Railway Culture

Foundation

The National Olympics Memorial Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

7 08JUL Tue Field Study in Tokyo The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo 8 09JUL Wed Move from Tokyo to Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa City,

Ishikawa Prefecture

9 10JUL Thu

Japanese Culture Experience Orientation in Ishikawa

Fieldwork and Group Discussion

Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

10 11JUL Fri Group Discussion Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.

11 12JUL Sat

Asia Forum in Ishikawa

International Exchange Festival

Move to Host Family's Home Host Family's home at Ishikawa 12 13JUL Sun Ishikawa Region Host Family Day Host Family's home at Ishikawa 13 14JUL Mon DAY: Return from Host Family's Home in Ishikawa

PM: Fieldwork (Hosted by the City of Hakusan)

Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 14 15JUL Tue Day: Move from Ishikawa Prefecture to Tokyo

PM: Field Work to Japan Airlines Facilities

The National Olympics Memorial Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

15 16JUL Wed Closing Seminar The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

16 17JUL Thu Free Time The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo

17 18JUL Fri Closing Seminar The National Olympics Memorial

Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo 18 19JUL Sat Closing Seminar (Program Reviewing Symposium)

Evening: Move to Host Families' home Host Family's home at Tokyo 19 20JUL Sun Tokyo Region Host Family Day (or Field Work) Host Family's home at Tokyo 20 21JUL Mon Day: Tokyo Region Host Family Day (or Field Work)

Evening: Closing Ceremony and Farewell Reception Narita 21 22JUL Tue Return Home from Tokyo Narita Airport