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The Winter Japan Culture Camp 2027 Scholarship from AYFN Academy waives the full program fee, worth up to USD 1,100, and gives flight support of up to USD 750, for a six-day culture camp in Osaka, Japan, with visits to Kyoto and Nara. The program fee includes shared accommodation and most breakfasts and lunches.
It is open to all nationalities, and you don’t need to speak Japanese. Scholarship places are limited, and applying requires buying a USD 16 e-book from AYFN.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Destination | Japan (Osaka, with visits to Kyoto and Nara) |
| Organiser | AYFN Academy |
| Dates | 25 to 30 January 2027 |
| Scholarship | Program fee waived (up to USD 1,100) + flight support up to USD 750 (Gold) or USD 250 (Silver) + visa support up to USD 50 |
| Included | Shared room for 5 nights, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches |
| Who can apply | All nationalities, no Japanese needed |
| To apply | Purchase of a USD 16 AYFN e-book (non-refundable) |
| Deadline | 10 November 2026 |
What is the Winter Japan Culture Camp?
It is a six-day cultural program run by AYFN Academy from 25 to 30 January 2027. It is based in Osaka, with cultural visits to Kyoto and Nara. The program is in English and is for young people interested in Japanese culture, international friendship and living in a new culture.
What you get
There are two scholarship levels.
- Gold: program fee waived (worth up to USD 1,100), flight support of up to USD 750, visa support of up to USD 50
- Silver: program fee waived (worth up to USD 1,100), flight support of up to USD 250, visa support of up to USD 50
The program fee covers 6 days and 5 nights in a shared double or triple room, 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches.
What is not covered
- Airfare above your flight support amount
- Visa costs above your visa support amount
- Travel insurance
- Extra meals, internet, laundry and personal costs
Who can apply
- All nationalities
- No Japanese needed, the program is in English
- No age limit is stated
- There is also a self-funded track, with a program fee from USD 1,000
Is there an application fee?
To apply, AYFN asks you to buy its e-book “Travel and Global Career”, priced at USD 16 on promotion. Indonesian applicants buy a different e-book for Rp 79,000. AYFN says the e-book is not refundable.
Do I need IELTS?
No IELTS is listed. The program runs in English, so you should be comfortable speaking it, especially for the interview.
Tips for a strong application
- Explain clearly why Japanese culture interests you.
- Plan your visa. Many nationalities need a Japanese visa, and the camp is in late January.
Our guide on how to write a motivation letter can help with your answers.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the scholarship type and coverage page on the AYFN website.
- Buy the AYFN e-book required for the application.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Submit by 10 November 2026.
Selection process
Phase 1 results are expected around 15 November 2026. Interviews follow from 25 to 30 November 2026, and the final announcement is expected around 5 December 2026.
Deadline
Deadline: 10 November 2026 (extended)
The deadline is only days away, so apply soon.
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