Japan Airlines (JAL) invites students who are above 20 years old to apply for the 2008 JAL Scholarship Program, 29 June to 15 July 2008. The program aims to foster young people with a better understanding of Japan and develop the mutual understanding of the future of Asia and Oceania. The theme for 2008 is “The world in 20 years – problems and solutions”.

Participants will get to attend seminars and lectures by distinguished speakers, forums and discussion sessions, and go on field trips in Tokyo and rural Japan, as well as homestays with Japanese host families.

Applicants are to submit an essay of not more than 800 words related to the theme. Interested students, please click here for the application details.

All applications are to reach JAL by Tuesday, 25 March 2008.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by JAL to attend a selection interview.

http://www.jal-foundation.or.jp/old/h...rship0.htm