JAPAN HOMESTAY
What's MNCC Scholarship?
MNCC scholarship program was established in 2000. The funds have been raised by MNCC exchange students through volunteer activities during the homestay program in the United States. It includes donations from students as well as host families who participated in our programs. For this scholarship program, we also have received a lot of support from host families and Teacher Coordinators. We are pleased to announce that we invite American students to Japan as “American Ambassadors”. We hope that this opportunity will become one of the best lifetime experiences for participants by interacting with Japanese school, Japanese culture and Japanese family.
Program Period
About two weeks beginning in late November or early December of 2024.
*Schedule is subject to change.
What Students Need
- have GPA 3.2 or higher.
- have achieved outstanding results in extracurricular activities.
- have displayed significant dedication to community service.
*A certified copy of latest transcript, reference letter or proper support document must be attached.
Required Documents
ex: Latest transcript, recommendation letter from a coach, volunteer certificates etc.
We encourage you to make a 1 to 2 minute video in your home/school environment talking about waht you like to do and why you want to participate in this scholarship program. Send your video to our email (japanhomestay@mncc.jp)
Where to Submit
All the required documents indicated above must be submitted to MNCC office by email between August 1st 2024 and Septemper 27th 2024.
Minami Nihon Culture Center (MNCC)
e-mail: japanhomestay@mncc.jp
Process
Apply
All the required documents must be submitted to MNCC office in Japan by the due date by email. You may send them as PDF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, WMV, AVI, MP4 files (even URLs for YouTube.)
Processing and Evaluation
Our staffs will screen your applications and see if you are qualified for this scholarship program.
Result
After screening, applicants who are chosen as scholarship student(s) will be announced on this web page. The Chosen students will also be contacted by MNCC for the next procedure.
Where to Stay
Kyushu Island
Okinawa
Sample Calendar
Day 1
Departure for Japan
Day 2
Arrival in Kyushu - Your host family will be waiting for you in the local airport.
Day 3-5
Visit school - attend classes with Japanese students, have a school meal in a classroom and join school activities. Make a lot of friends! Introduce your culture and learn the differences.
Day 6-7
Spend weekend with host family - Experience Japanese family atmosphere, try hard to communicate with your host brothers/sisters!
Day 8-12
Visit school - attend classes with Japanese students, have a school meal in a classroom and join school activities. Find a lot of differences between America and Japan. People, foods, customs...
Day 13-14
Spend weekend with host family - respect and appreciate what your host family has doe to you, and show your appreciation!
Day 15
Departure for U.S.A.
In addition, the scholarship students must complete some assignments such as daily journal during your stay as well as an essay and an activity report that shows what you have learnt and gained from your experiences in Japan.
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Contact Us
Minami Nihon Culture Center (MNCC)
3-16-19 Shimoarata, Kagoshima-city, Kagoshima
890-0056 Japan
e-mail: japanhomestay@mncc.jp