Duration: 21 August 2025 – 26 December 2025
Note: The schedule is subject to change.
Content: Japanese high school experiences with dormitory-stay or homestay
Fee: Full scholarship sponsored by the Japanese Government
Support: All participants will be supported by AFS Japan’s experienced local volunteers and professional staff during the program in Japan.
Eligibility criteria: Applicants to the program in 2025 must meet the following criteria:
A) Between 15 and 18 years of age, born after April 2, 2007 and before April 1, 2010;
B) Citizen of Hong Kong at the time of application;
C) Obtained minimum of 60% marks in principle in all subjects in the latest examination at school and overall minimum average of 60% marks in all subjects for the past two years;
D) Learners of Japanese. Participants for the Japanese speech contests are encouraged to apply and have priority for the selection,
E) Demonstrate strong potential of leadership to act as a bridge between the home country and Japan during and after the program; and
F) Not have participated in the ASIA KAKEHASHI program before.
G) Priority will be given to students of families with low incomes.
Application: Please click here to learn about the application procedure and apply on or before 20 March 2025
