Applications are now open for the Awaji Youth Federation (AYF) Fellowship 2024 in Japan funded by the Pasona Group. This is a 9 months fully funded Fellowship Program in the Awaji Island, Japan, with the goal of creating a community of professionals to solve the social challenges Japan is facing today.
This program is open to the youths aged between 24 to 30 years old who are bachelor’s or master’s degree holders. The AYF Fellowship is crafted to develop the talents of youths all around the world and to create a multicultural community for the young professionals who are passionate. This and many more, will bring innovation and develop new ideas in the rich rural environment on the Awaji Island, Japan.
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About the AYF Fellowship 2024 in Japan
- Host Country: Japan
- Offered by: Awaji Youth Federation
- Duration: 9 months
- Start Date: October 2024
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Type: Fellowship
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Application Deadline: May 31st, 2024
AYF Fellowship 2024 Themes and Structure
- Design and Technology
- PR and Marketing
- Health & Wellness
- Art & Music
This fellowship is made up of 3 structures that link and support each other which are:
- Event creation
- Self Development and Mentoring
- Project Ideation and Project Work.
The Awaji Youth Federation Fellowship 2024 will have participants create, support and execute projects in order to push forward the aim of the AYF and the Pasona group in sectors such as wellness, culture and tourism. The project sectors are:
- New Initiatives: Improving and carrying out new AYF Federation projects
- AYF Global: Expanding network and generating contents for the AYF online platform
- AYF Academy: Giving training and skill development for external organisations.
- Regional Revitalization: Taking part in some particular Pasona Group Projects
AYF Fellowship 2024 Benefits
- Monthly Salary: JPY 197,000 covering your basic salary and overtime
- 5 days of learning and working
- Utility costs such as electricity and WIFI are covered.
- You get 10 days of paid leave after 6 months of fellowship
- You have the opportunity to study Japanese online at a reduced cost
- Room fully furnished in either Japanese or Western style
- Healthy meals available
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Eligibility Criteria for the AYF Fellowship 2024
To be eligible for the AYF Fellowship 2024, applicants must fulfil the requirements.
- The applicant should be aged 24 to 30 years old at the time of the application
- Applicants can be from any country
- Applicants should possess values such as hard work, discipline, and care for others
- Applicants should graduate with a bachelor or master’s degree
- Committed to problems plaguing the society and contributing to the AYF projects
- Native English speakers do not require any language proficiency test
- 2 to 3 years of experience in one of the fellowship’s areas of interest
- Should be adaptable, strong, and persistent to convert concepts into practical action
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Important Dates
- June – July 2024: Zoom Interviews
- July – August 2024: COE and Visa
- October 2024: Fellowship Begins
How to apply for the AYF Fellowship 2024
The application process is online. All applicants who wish to apply for the program must do so online. Make sure you check the eligibility criteria before applying. Check all necessary documents to make sure they are complete. When applying, avoid common errors that can jeopardize your chances of acceptance. Check the official link of the Awaji Federation Fellowship 2024 below.
