Scholarships

Asia Kakehashi Project gives priority to active and accomplished students, both academic and non-academic. This program gives advantages to students who are currently studying Japanese language as a subject in school, as an extra-curricular activity, or enrolled in structured Japanese language course.

This Program gives you an opportunity to directly experience the education system, culture, and daily life in Japan. This program also gives you an opportunity to be an ambassador between Indonesia and Japan, by bridging mutual understanding between Japanese and Indonesian communities, and acknowledging each other’s life and culture. You will experience and learn about life in Japan and getting a chance to interact directly with your community through enrichment activities arranged by the program.

During program, you will go to Japanese high school and live with Japanese family with various backgrounds, spread through the country. Some of you might get the opportunity to experience living in school dormitory during the program.

Bina Antarbudaya sends selected students who are eligible, regardless their religious, racial, and ethnical background, to be the young Indonesian ambassador in this program.

Requirements for Asia Kakehashi Project+ Year Program 2026

1.⁠ ⁠Indonesian citizenship and currently residing in Indonesia;
2.⁠ ⁠Between 15 and 18 years of age, born after April 2, 2008 and before April 1, 2011;
3.⁠ ⁠Enrolled as a Grade 10 (X) senior high school student at the time of application;
4.⁠ ⁠Obtained a minimum of B marks in each subject in the most recent examination and an overall minimum average of B across all subjects for the past two years;
5.⁠ ⁠Have previously or are currently studying Japanese, possess basic Japanese language proficiency both orally and in writing, and this must be supported by a certificate of participation in a Japanese language course/club and/or a JLPT certificate;
6.⁠ ⁠Actively involved in organizations, either at school or outside school; Demonstrate strong leadership potential to act as a bridge between Indonesia and Japan during and after the program;
7.⁠ ⁠Have not participated in the Asia Kakehashi Program previously.
8. Physically and mentally fit for the program.
9. Participate in selection stages conducted by Bina Antarbudaya.
10. Registration and application start in February (announce soon)

What the Asia Kakehashi Project Scholarship covers (for selected finalists):
1. Japan Visa.
2. International travel between home country and Japan, including only one checked
luggage.
3. Domestic travels:
a. From and to your hometown, for Orientation and Reorientation.
b. From and to your host town in Japan.
4. Placement in a host family, high school, or dormitory.
5. Orientations in home country and in Japan (Pre-Departure Orientation, Arrival, Mid-
Year, End of Stay, and Reorientation).
6. Program enrichment activities.
7. Medical insurance, except for pre-existing conditions, eyes, and dental care.
8. Monthly allowance.

What has to be prepared by program finalists (not included in the Scholarship):
1. Passport.
2. Medical examinations, including but not limited to TB tests.
3. Immunizations and vaccinations that are mandatory (COVID-19 Vaccination is included)
4. Pre-existing medical conditions and allergies, dental care, and eye care.
5. Excess or overweight baggage cost.
6. Personal expenses and trips during program.