Would you like to get a scholarship to go to Japan?

I know that this is a very short notice, but I just got the information today by email.

Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA) is proud to announce a new short-
term scholarship opportunity for students to study in Japan! This year, a new winter program has been introduced: the Winter Japan-America Friendship Scholars Program
(JAFS)!

This three-week Winter JAFS Program runs from December 26, 2009 to January
16, 2010. Students will have an orientation prior to departure and will then live
with a host family. By living with host families, YFU students are immersed in
both the language and culture of Japan. JAFS Scholars will attend a local
Japanese school for one-week. JAFS scholars will also have the opportunity to
further their understanding of this complex culture by participating in excursions
to museums and other cultural events. Students will also be present for the
Japanese New Year celebration.

For more information, check the website
http://yfuusa.org/media/Education/WinterJAFSJapanFlyer09-10DFinal.pdf and


Students that will have completed at least one semester prior to departure on
program are eligible for this scholarship. There is a $1,700 program contribution.
The application deadline is September 21, 2009.