YFU Scholarship Information Sheet
2009 Mazda Foundation
Scholarship Code:
- 272 (Mazda/Flat Rock HS, MI)
- 116 (Mazda/Employee)
- 117 (Mazda/Nationwide Community)
Application Postmark Deadline:
- January 6, 2009
(Mazda/Flat Rock HS, MI and Mazda/Nationwide Community)
- December 9, 2008
(Mazda/Employee)
The $75 application fee does not apply if students are ONLY applying for the Mazda Employee Scholarship and no other YFU scholarships.
Country Choice
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
Eligibility
Mazda Foundation National Program (Code 117): Open to high school students with freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior class standing at the time application is submitted. Students must be non-smokers. Only US citizens may apply. Previous recipients of a YFU scholarship to Japan are not eligible.
(Mazda/Nationwide Community)- Mazda Foundation Flat Rock Community High School Scholarship (Code 272): Open to students attending Flat Rock Community High School in Michigan. Students must be non-smokers. Only US citizens may apply. Previous recipients of a YFU scholarship are not eligible. (Mazda/Flat Rock HS, MI)
Mazda Foundation Employee Program (Code 116): Open to high school students who are dependents of full-time employees of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and Mazda dealers and distributors (not including employees of AutoAlliance International, Inc.). Parents must be employed with Mazda at the time students are notified of award. Students must be non-smokers. Only US citizens and legal residents may apply. Previous recipients of a YFU scholarship to Japan are not eligible.
(Mazda/Employee)
Age Requirements
Applicant's birth date must fall between
April 2, 1991, and April 1, 1994.
Application Fee
Please make check payable to YFU. Fee is non-refundable.
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Application fee to be paid by the sponsor.
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$75 (Mazda/Flat Rock HS, MI and Mazda/Nationwide Community)
Complete Application Includes:
Please refer to page 2 of the application packet for a complete checklist.
- 1 American Overseas Application Form, including:
- 1 Educator Evaluation Form
- Host Family Letter
- 5 Responses to Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for:
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
NOTE:
All applicants will be notified by mail of their status in April.
PLEASE KEEP THIS FORM AND A COMPLETED COPY OF THE
APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship's
name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to
travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For
more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call
1-800-TEENAGE or visit us at
www.yfu-usa.org.
Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
Last Updated: 09/29/2008 15:24:44 EDT