This scholarship is fully funded by Mitsui Resources Pty Ltd & their JV Partner exclusively for a student living in Queensland. The winning student will spend four weeks in Japan learning Japanese language and culture and living with a Japanese family.
Open – Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Scholarship Value and What's Included
Sponsored by Mitsui Resources & Akito Sumibo, 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
- Must be living in Queensland, Australia
Apply
Applications Open Wednesday 22nd April 2026
- Complete the Akito 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 – Wednesday 20th May 2026
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)
Learn more about Japan
Country Information
Claudia's Akito Scholarship Experience
Read about Claudia’s time in Japan on her programme, the differences at school, finding new friends and all the photos to go with it!