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The Japan Youth Summit 2027 offers fully funded seats that cover the full program fee for a four-day youth summit in Osaka, Japan. The program fee includes your accommodation for the whole summit and airport transfers on the first and last day. Selected fully funded delegates pay only a US$10 registration fee.
The summit runs from 10 to 13 May 2027 and is open to young people aged 15 to 40 from all countries. Flights are not listed in what the fully funded seat covers, so you arrange your own airfare and visa.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Japan (Osaka) |
| Organiser | Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) Foundation |
| Dates | 10 to 13 May 2027 (4 days) |
| Funding | Fully funded seats cover the program fee, accommodation and airport transfers (flights not listed) |
| Who can apply | Ages 15 to 40, all nationalities |
| Application fee | US$10 registration fee (fully funded category) |
| Deadline | 20 December 2026 |
What is the Japan Youth Summit?
The Japan Youth Summit (JYS) is an international youth leadership and innovation programme organised by the Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) Foundation, a youth organisation registered in Indonesia. YBB also runs the Korea Youth Summit, the Middle East Youth Summit and the Istanbul Youth Summit. The 2027 summit is the fifth edition, with the theme “Youth Innovation for a World Without Limits”.
Delegates join panel discussions, leadership sessions and the International Innovative Competition, where diverse teams design projects linked to the SDGs on education, innovation, sustainable cities, responsible consumption and climate action. There are also cultural activities in Japan.
What you get
If you are selected for a fully funded seat:
- Full program fee coverage
- Accommodation throughout the summit (10 to 13 May 2027)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
- Access to exclusive fully funded activities
- A chance to moderate a panel discussion
- Extra mentorship opportunities and a certificate
Self-funded delegates are also welcome. They pay a US$15 registration fee and the program fee in scheduled batches, with guaranteed participation and no competitive selection.
Who can apply
- Aged 15 to 40
- All nationalities and academic backgrounds
- High school students, university students and young professionals
- No criminal convictions
Is there an age limit?
Yes. You must be between 15 and 40 years old.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No language test is listed. The summit runs in English, and the fully funded selection includes essays and an interview.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The fully funded category has a registration fee of US$10. If selected, you pay no program fee.
Required documents
- The completed online registration form
- Detailed essays for the fully funded category
- Supporting documents requested in the official guideline
Read the official JYS 5th guideline (linked on the summit website) before you start.
How to write your essays
Fully funded seats are limited and competitive, so your essays matter most.
- Pick one SDG from the summit’s focus (education, innovation, cities, consumption or climate) and link it to a real problem where you live.
- Share a project idea, even a simple one, and explain who it would help.
- Show teamwork. The competition is done in mixed international teams.
- Be specific and honest. A real story is stronger than general claims.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official Japan Youth Summit website using the button at the end of this post.
- Read the English guideline for JYS 5th.
- Click Register as Fully Funded and create your account.
- Fill in the form, upload your documents and write your essays.
- Pay the US$10 registration fee.
- Prepare for an interview if you are shortlisted.
Selection process
Fully funded applicants submit documents and essays, then take part in interviews and evaluations. Slots are limited and awarded on qualifications and available funding.
Deadline
20 December 2026 (Western Indonesia Time).
Self-funded registration stays open until 10 April 2027. The summit takes place from 10 to 13 May 2027 in Osaka.
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