2014 JAL Scholarship Program Application and Selection of

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.
 Participants will give presentations based on their Field Work, Student Sessions and Group
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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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(6) Deadline for Submission
 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
記入日
年
月
写真
基本情報
名前
ローマ字
姓
名
Middle Name (if any)
姓
名
Middle Name (if any)
姓
名
カタカナ
漢字 Kanji (if any)
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
現住所
/
日
/
年
(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
4
日
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（
□討論ができる
）点
□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
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★「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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自己 PR
_______
_______
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2014 JAL Scholarship Program Schedule
Contents
Date/day of the week
Accommodation
1
02JUL Wed
Arrival
2
03JUL Thu
Opening Seminar
3
04JUL Fri
Program in collaboration with “AIESEC in Japan TOLC”
4
05JUL Sat
Opening Seminar
5
06JUL Sun
Free Time
6
07JUL Mon
7
08JUL Tue
Field Study in Tokyo
8
09JUL Wed
Move from Tokyo to Ishikawa Prefecture
9
10JUL Thu
10
11JUL Fri
11
12JUL Sat
12
13JUL Sun
13
14JUL
Mon
Program in collaboration with
East Japan Railway Culture
Foundation
Japanese Culture Experience
Orientation in Ishikawa
Fieldwork and Group Discussion
Group Discussion
Asia Forum in Ishikawa
International Exchange Festival
Move to Host Family's Home
Ishikawa Region Host Family Day
DAY: Return from Host Family's Home in Ishikawa
PM: Fieldwork (Hosted by the City of Hakusan)
Day: Move from Ishikawa Prefecture to Tokyo
PM: Field Work to Japan Airlines Facilities
14
15JUL Tue
15
16JUL Wed
Closing Seminar
16
17JUL Thu
Free Time
17
18JUL Fri
Closing Seminar
Closing Seminar (Program Reviewing Symposium)
Evening: Move to Host Families' home
20JUL
Sun
Tokyo Region Host Family Day (or Field Work)
19
Day: Tokyo Region Host Family Day (or Field Work)
21JUL Mon
20
Evening: Closing Ceremony and Farewell Reception
22JUL Tue
Return Home from Tokyo Narita Airport
21
※Program schedules and contents may be subject to change.
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19JUL Sat
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The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
Kanazawa City,
Ishikawa Prefecture
Kanazawa City,
Ishikawa Prefecture
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref.
Host Family's home at Ishikawa
Host Family's home at Ishikawa
Hakusan City,
Ishikawa Prefecture
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
The National Olympics Memorial
Youth Center(NYC), Tokyo
Host Family's home at Tokyo
Host Family's home at Tokyo
Narita

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