AFS Japan Semester Scholarship Prog: Asia Kakehashi Project+
by AFS-USA
Program Overview
The Asia Kakehashi Project＋(plus) (kakehashi is Japanese for “bridging”) is to strengthen relations between Japan and the rest of Asia and G7 member countries. The program provides full scholarships for high school students to live and study in Japan while growing their global competence and becoming future leaders. Students will participate in a one-week international camp which will include engagement with Japanese high school students and a closing ceremony at the Ministry of Education in Japan!
The Asia Kakehashi Project＋ is for high school students, ages 15 – 18 at the start of the program, with A1 Basic English level (if the participant does not speak Japanese) and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recent high school graduates are not eligible to join this program.
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- 3-6 Months
- Experiential Learning
- American
Updated Jul 14, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Japan
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Some high school, no diploma
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- In-Person Interview Required
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
- Other
- Resume
- Transcript
- Physical Exam/Health Records
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 3-6 Months
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Refund Policy
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