World Language Learning Center
Kobe College Corporation-Japan Education Exchange
Hawaii-Okinawa High School Student Exchange Program
Opportunities abound for the interested and adventurous student. With a little planning, some paperwork and support from parents, students have a number of opportunities to apply for various programs, travel, hosting, contests and more.
The Hawaii Okinawan Center is pleased to announce the Hawaii-Okinawa High School Student Exchange Program applications to host and to travel are now available. Please download the forms by clicking on the links below. This amazing program has endured economic hardship, nature events and even lackluster support by the DOE because it is such a wonder life-changing experience for all the participants.
The are currently looking for host families for the hand-picked students from Okinawa. Please open your hearts, homes and lives to these well-deserving students. You could be a part of history!
Students who host have priority during the selection of students traveling to Okinawa to represent Hawaii. Not only an amazing language experience, the homestay experience, history and cultural lessons and friendships made will last a lifetime!
Check out the Kobe College Corporation-Japan Education Exchange website at: http://kccjee.org/
They are sponsoring an Essay Contest for American High School Students. The history, misson, purpose and details about the essay contest can be found on their website. Examples of past winning essays are available. Please consider entering this wonderful contest to win an amazing trip to Japan!
The Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 62nd Cherry Blossom Festival Essay Contest. Students are invited to submit an essay. Download the guidelines and entry form below.
Entries must be postmarked by Friday, January 10, 2014.
We are pleased to announce that the 2014-2015 Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship for Pacific Rim state students is now accepting applications through the WashBoard. To learn more about this scholarship please visit its listing on the WashBoard website.
Below are few important criteria to note regarding the Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship:
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The scholarship is available for all Pacific Rim state students (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington)
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Students must be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry, including multi-ethnic Asians
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Students must demonstrate financial need
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Eligible students include current high school seniors and current undergraduates (renewable for up to 4 years for undergraduate studies only)
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Students must register and create a profile through the WashBoard website in order to apply (please note: non-Washington students can apply through the WashBoard)
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Applications are due March 1, 2014
Also through the WashBoard website you will find a list of additional scholarship opportunities provided through The Seattle Foundation. We hope you share these opportunities with your students and encourage them to apply.
If you have any questions regarding The Seattle Foundation scholarships, or if you know of someone else who would be interested in learning more about our scholarships, please email or call Katie Donnelly at scholarships@seattlefoundation.org or (206) 515-2119.
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
Beyond the classroom, reach for the stars!
