This Mitsui Resources scholarship has been developed for students of employees at Dawson, Kestrel and Capcoal mines & a student of Moura State High School. The participant will live with a local AFS host family and visit the Mitsui Resources offices in Tokyo.
Open – Friday 17th April 2026
Scholarship Value and What's Included
Sponsored by Mitsui Resources, this scholarship provides the four-week programme at no cost to the participant.
(Scholarship value: $12,500)
- All domestic and international flights and transfers
- Host family placement – homestay with all meals included during 4 week stay
- Pre-departure, on arrival and end of stay orientation
- 24/7 support from AFS Japan and AFS New Zealand
- Comprehensive medical and personal liability insurance
Eligibility
- Aged between 15.6 and 18.6 years old at the start of the programme
Studying in Year 9, 10 or 11 - Currently studying Japanese, have previously studied Japanese or willing to start studying Japanese prior to the start of the programme. AFS will provide free online resources to the students.
- Have an interest in Japanese culture and language
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Capable of adjusting to new experiences and environments and open to adjusting to cultural difference.
- Provide a scholarship report at the end of the programme within two weeks of returning home
- Family member of a permanent employee who works for MITSUI RESOURCES PTY LTD joint venture mines: Dawson, Kestrel and Capcoal mines.
OR
A student at Moura State High School
Zoom Session with Q&A
Attend an information zoom session run by AFS NZ covering:
- How it works to go on an exchange with AFS for an intensive programme
- What is covered by the scholarship
- Q&A for you and your parent(s)
Apply
This scholarship is fully funded by MITSUI RESOURCES PTY LTD exclusively for children of permanent employee’s of Mitsui’s joint venture mines or a student at Moura State High School. The winning student will spend 4 weeks in Japan learning Japanese language & culture and living with a Japanese family.
Applications Open Friday 17th April 2026
- Complete the Mitsui scholarship enquiry form
- It is a requirement to make a 1 minute video introducing yourself and your interest in Japan
- Write a letter for your potential host family
Please send your video and letter to [email protected] by the deadline – Sunday 17th May 2026
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Deborah's Mitsui Scholarship Experience
This letter is a heartfelt thank you from Deborah, a 2024 scholarship, recipient to Mitsui & Co. Ltd for providing her with a life-changing opportunity to study in Japan. She details her positive experiences, from forming deep friendships and immersing herself in Japan’s rich culture and beauty to growing personally and overcoming initial fears.