STUDY IN JAPAN (1 Academic Year)
If you would like to expand your college experience beyond Hawaii, then consider studying abroad for a year in Japan. We are seeking applicants for the international student exchange programs. Study and learn at one of these prestigious universities and/or colleges in Japan for one academic year.

• Kansai University, Osaka, Japan
• Osaka Gakuin University, Osaka, Japan
• Aichi University, Toyohashi, Japan

For Academic Year 2006-2007
Application Deadline: March 24, 2006 [4:00 PM HST]

Who Should Apply?
This international student exchange program is ideal for students who wish to improve their language speaking and writing skills, and who wish to learn more about Japanese culture and history. Students selected for this program will have the opportunity to study for one full academic year in Japan.

About the Student Exchange Program
Our international student exchange agreements with Kansai University, Aichi University and Kinran College call for the exchange of up to two students per university, per academic year, on a tuition-free basis.

This means that students will pay regular tuition to their home institutions and will be accepted as exchange students on a tuition-exempt status at the host institution.

This opportunity is extended to undergraduate and graduate students from all ten campuses of the UH system, except for the Kinran College program which is offered to UH Community Colleges students.

It is required that each student applying for this exchange program must provide evidence of financial ability to support oneself for on year while living and studying in Japan.

Each student should have at least $10,000 to live and study in Japan. Dormitory accommodations are available to international students and are highly recommended.

Who Can Apply?

• Full-time graduate or undergraduate students studying at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Hilo or West Oahu, and the seven UH Community Colleges.
• Students of proven academic excellence and character
• Students possessing a clear purpose for wanting to study overseas

• Undergraduate students must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Graduates must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA.

How Do I Apply?

1. Complete the Background Information Sheet - [^]. The Information Sheet is available in PDF format for you to view, fill out and print. You may print the Information Sheet when filled out and submit to the Honda International Center (Iliahi 112).
2. Provide three confidential letters of recommendation from a Second Languages instructor or non-Second Languages instructor. The Confidential Reference Form is available in PDF format for you to view, fill out and print. [^]
3. Provide a Personal Statement (2-3 pages double spaced)
4. Provide a resume
5. Provide official transcripts

Application materials and related documents must be received by no later than March 24, 2006 [4:00 PM HST].

SEND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Ken Kiyohara
University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
Honda International Center, Iliahi 112
4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816

Scholarship Information:
Students selected to the Kansai or Aichi University Exchange Program may be eligible to apply for additional scholarship support from the Association of International Education Japan (A.I.E.J.).

Whom Should I Contact for More Information?
For more information, contact Ken Kiyohara at the Honda International Center, 808.0734.9824 or email kiyohara@hawaii.edu.

HONDA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY
The purpose of the Honda Scholarship for International Study is to promote international understanding through support for international travel and study.

The scholarship provides support for University of Hawai‘i Community College students with a focused and well-developed proposal who wish to incorporate an international experience into their academic program.

A list of study options is available from the Office of International Education at 808.956.6940 or by email at oie@hawaii.edu.

About the Honda Scholarship
Five Honda scholarship of $3,000-5,000 each are awarded annually. The scholarship supports students in any field of study who participate in University of Hawai‘i exchange programs or semester or academic year study abroad programs sponsored by other institutions.

For Academic Year 2006-2007
Applications for the scholarship are due March 24, 2006 [4:00 PM HST].

Who Can Apply?

• Community College students who are in at least their second semester of study at any of the UHCC campuses (eligible campuses include Hawai‘i, Honolulu, Kapi‘olani, Kaua‘i, Leeward, Maui, and Windward).
• Students must be degree-seeking and can be selected from any field of study.
• Only Hawai‘i residents are eligible.
• Awards will be made on the basis of academic merit to students in good academic standing. It is expected that students will have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Consideration will be given to service to the community and other activities and experience of the applicant.
• Applicants may be enrolled part-time, but must be making progress towards a degree as evidenced by continuing enrollment and specific courses taken.
• Awards will be given for one semester, one academic year, or a minimum of six (6) weeks of intensive study or six (6) credits.
• Students may be awarded a Honda Scholarship only once.

For Academic Year 2006-2007
Application deadline is March 24, 2006 [4:00 PM HST].

How Do I Apply?

1. Complete the Honda Scholarship for International Study Application Form - [^]. The application form is available in PDF format for you to view, fill out and print. Please do not forget to sign the application.
2. Submit two confidential letters of recommendation.
3. Submit UHCC College Transcript.
4. SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS & RELATED DOCUMENTS. Application materials and related documents must be received no later than March 31, 2005 [4:00 PM HST] and should be submitted to:

   Leon Richards
   Executive Director of International Education
   University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
   c/o Honda International Center, Iliahi 112
   4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816

   Attention: Honda Scholarship

5. Selected applicants will be notified and interviewed.
6. Final selections will be made after the interviews.

Note: An award ceremony will be held with the Honda Family and scholarship recipients are expected to attend.

Application materials and related documents must be received no later than March 24, 2006 [4:00 PM HST].

Whom Should I Contact for More Information?
For more information, contact Ken Kiyohara at the Honda International Center, 808.0734.9824 or email kiyohara@hawaii.edu.

[^] - These forms are available in PDF format for printing.  You can view and print out these PDF documents if you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  To download a free Acrobat Reader or for additional assistance, go to the KCC PDF Help Page.

Hard copies are also available at the following locations: Office of the Dean of Instruction at each of the seven community college campuses; Office of International Affairs, UH-Manoa, Physical Science Building; and Honda International Center, Kapi‘olani Community College, Iliahi 112.