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YFU offers over 200 full and partial merit-based scholarships and needs-based financial aid to students every year.

To be considered for scholarship awards, students must meet the eligibility requirements listed on the individual Scholarship Information pages below and demonstrate characteristics like flexibility, tolerance and open-mindedness. In addition to the standard application and fee (if required), students also need to submit essay responses, a host family introduction letter and teacher recommendations by the scholarship deadline. Students can apply for multiple scholarships and pay only one fee.

Through the generosity of numerous corporations, governments, foundations and individuals, YFU awards more than $2.3 million in partial or full study abroad scholarships annually. Students are encouraged to consider all of their scholarship options and apply to as many as they qualify for by the December 1 scholarship application deadline!

Epson America, Inc. International Scholarship

YFU Scholarship Information Sheet

At a Glance

Application Deadline

Program Length


January 21

- Summer

Eligible Countries

Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
* Previous language study may be required.

Scholarship Amount:

  • This is a full scholarship.

Eligibility:

  • Open to children of employees of Epson America, Inc. headquarters and field offices.
  • Parents must be on the Epson payroll at the time of the application deadline and at the time of the student's actual departure.
  • College students of the appropriate age bracket may apply.
  • Open to US and non-US citizens.
  • Previous recipients are not eligible.

Age Requirements:

  • Applicants to must meet the age requirements established on the program country page.

Application Fee:

  • $75 (non-refundable)

Complete Application Includes:

  • Complete Online Application
  • 1 Teacher Recommendation
  • Host Family Letter
  • 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
  • Application Fee (non-refundable)
  • Parent-student agreement
  • Health certificate
  • 5 candid photo
  • 1 Headshot

 

Scholarship Covers:

  • Round-trip international airline travel
  • Round-trip domestic airline travel
  • Placement with a carefully selected host family
  • Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
  • Preparatory materials
  • Overseas medical insurance
  • Support services in host country
  • Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program (if going to Japan)

Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for:

  • Passport
  • Visa fees (if necessary)
  • Any excess luggage tariffs
  • 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.
  • Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to be shared with Epson.

Orientation:

Winners who wish to use this scholarship to go to Japan will participate in a special mandatory 3-day pre-departure orientation

 

 

NOTE:

  • All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.

PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.

Note: Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

 

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 refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.

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