2020 GEN-J Student Japan Trip Application

Program Overview

The Japan Foundation in collaboration with partner non-profit host institutions is seeking participants from schools in the areas they service for a trip to Japan next spring. This program is organized in conjunction with the Grassroots Exchange Network – Japan (GEN-J) with the purpose of deepening understanding about Japan and Japanese-language on the grassroots level in Southern and Midwestern states that normally have limited opportunities for cultural exchange with Japan.
Through this tour, high school students will be able to go on a week-long trip to Japan during spring break next year and participate in exchanges to foster deeper understanding of the Japanese language and culture. Participants may also have opportunities to visit their sister cities and take part in tours of companies that have significant presence in their respective local communities. At the conclusion of this program, we hope that the participants will have built a solid understanding of US-Japan relations at the local level and have the necessary knowledge and connections to appreciate the benefits of the strong relationship we share between the United States and Japan!

APPLICATIONS DUES BY: NOVEMBER 22, 2019

We will be conducting personal interviews via Skype during the week of November 25th for those who pass the written application process.

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* 1. Applicant Information

Full Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Present High School

School Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

URL:

Phone Number

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* 3. When is your spring break for 2020

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* 4. Grade (2019 - 2020)

9th

10th

11th

12th

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* 5. Sex

Male

Female

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* 6. Date of Birth

Date of Birth

Date

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* 7. Nearest Airport

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* 8. First Language (Language Used at Home)

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* 9. Are you an American Citizen? (Must have U.S. Passport or U.S Birth Certificate)

Yes

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* 10. Do you currently have a passport?

Yes

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* 11. Do you have any family members who work for a Japanese Company in Kentucky?

Yes

If so, Who and Where do they work?
Ex: Parent(s), Grandparent, Brother, Sister, etc.

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* 12. Have you studied Japanese?

Yes

If Yes, Please explain

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* 13. Have you visited/studied in Japan before?

Yes

If so, when, where and how long?

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* 14. Please type a well-organized essay in English covering BOTH topics below (Min 400 Words Total) or email essay to: programs@jask.org

1. Why do you think it is important for Americans to learn about Japanese companies in the United States?

2. Why do you want to participate in this program?

Please make sure to research Japanese companies in Kentucky and find out how they contribute to the local economy.

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* 15. You will need one recommendation from a teacher. Please provide their contact information where we can send then a link to submit their recommendation.

Teacher's Name

High School

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Teacher's Email Address

School Phone Number

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* 16. Parent/Legal Guardian Contact information to send release/permission forms.

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number