Asia KAKEHASHI Project+ (Plus)
Asia KAKEHASHI Project+ is a full scholarship funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to build bridges between high school students in Japan and in Asia.
90+
Filipino Scholars
under AKP
under AKP
10+
Host Prefectures
in Japan
in Japan
50+
Places in the
Philippines
Philippines
Requirements
What to submit
1. Accomplished AFS Global Link Online Application Form
Click to teleport to Application Portal2. AFS Global Link Application Checklist
2×2 ID size photo with white background
(selfies will not be accepted)Complete Personal Information, Home Address, Affiliation
Family background and AFS connection
Educational Background
Health & Lifestyle
(Different from health certificate that only chosen finalists are required to submit)Emergency Information
(Parents/Siblings are NOT considered. Kindly choose different Emergency person such as aunts, grandparents, school guidance counselor, etc.)Accomplished Parents Statement & Parents Authorization Forms
(This can be downloaded/found on your AFS Global Link account.)Academic Record & Transcript
(A school official must certify that the grades indicated in this form are correct by affixing a school seal or stamp and their signature.)Photocopy of Authenticated PSA Birth Certificate
(NSO will not be accepted.)Essay Form
(#1-#3 can be handwritten or typewritten, for #4 answer must be HANDWRITTEN only)Please take note that application forms with INCOMPLETE information and requirements will not be accepted.
More Information
Eligibility
1. Passport
2. DSWD Travel Clearance for Minor
3. Medical Examinations
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.
Note: AFS Philippines will only notify those selected candidates in due course.
2. DSWD Travel Clearance for Minor
3. Medical Examinations
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.
Note: AFS Philippines will only notify those selected candidates in due course.
What has to be prepared by program finalists (not included in the Scholarship)
1. All applications must be received by AFS
Intercultural Programs Philippines no later than February 26, 2024.
2. AFS Philippines will only accept applications submitted through AFS Global Link online.
3. All additional requirements stated above (Parents Statement, Parents Authorization, PSA Birth Certificate, Form 137/Transcript of Records, and School ID) must be scanned clearly with 100 dpi resolution, in PDF format and upload it in your AFS Global Link Portal.
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.
Note: AFS Philippines will only notify those selected candidates in due course.
2. AFS Philippines will only accept applications submitted through AFS Global Link online.
3. All additional requirements stated above (Parents Statement, Parents Authorization, PSA Birth Certificate, Form 137/Transcript of Records, and School ID) must be scanned clearly with 100 dpi resolution, in PDF format and upload it in your AFS Global Link Portal.
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.
Note: AFS Philippines will only notify those selected candidates in due course.
Submission Policy
1. All applications must be received by AFS
Intercultural Programs Philippines no later than February 26, 2024.
2. AFS Philippines will only accept applications submitted through AFS Global Link online.
3. All additional requirements stated above (Parents Statement, Parents Authorization, PSA Birth Certificate, Form 137/Transcript of Records, and School ID) must be scanned clearly with 100 dpi resolution, in PDF format and upload it in your AFS Global Link Portal.
APPLY HERE: AFS Global Link
2. AFS Philippines will only accept applications submitted through AFS Global Link online.
3. All additional requirements stated above (Parents Statement, Parents Authorization, PSA Birth Certificate, Form 137/Transcript of Records, and School ID) must be scanned clearly with 100 dpi resolution, in PDF format and upload it in your AFS Global Link Portal.
APPLY HERE: AFS Global Link
Other Important Notes
1. All immediate family members of AFS Philippines-administered
sponsored programs scholars and alumni (ASEAN, ACCU-UNESCO, Akiko’s Wish,
Egypt Educator, JENESYS, Kizuna, AFS INT Diversity, YES, PYLYP, AAI
Journalism Grant, Kamenori, NEXT 50, Hiroshima, Marching J, The 1956,
corporate scholarships, etc.) up to the first degree (by birth or by
marriage), as well as AFS Philippines staff and board members up to the
third degree (by birth or by marriage), and or those who have been granted
of any Japanese Government funded scholarship are regretfully automatically
disqualified from applying to this program.
2. Application forms with incomplete information and requirements will lead to disqualification.
3. AFS Philippines will only notify those selected candidates in due course.
For more information, interested applicants may email phi.kakehashi@afs.org or visit https://www.afs.ph/kakehashi/
2. Application forms with incomplete information and requirements will lead to disqualification.
3. AFS Philippines will only notify those selected candidates in due course.
For more information, interested applicants may email phi.kakehashi@afs.org or visit https://www.afs.ph/kakehashi/
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for the program?
Applicants must accomplish the AFS Global Link
Application and submit the required documents.
For more information, please refer to
“Requirements” section.
Can I apply for this program even if I don’t have a passport yet?
Yes. You can still apply even without a passport.
However, as this is a cultural exchange program
that requires travel, we highly encourage applicants
to acquire a passport.
My passport is already expired. Can I still use it to complete my application?
AFS PHI does not accept expired passports
or any identification documents. Please
submit a valid passport/ID, especially if
you will be selected as a finalist/alternate
for the program.
Our school did not issue a school ID this year, and I do not have any other valid ID. What should I do?
You may submit a certificate of enrollment
as a replacement if you do not have a valid
or recently issued School ID.
I transferred to a new school this year, which school should I write in the school information part?
Kindly indicate your PRESENT school. In the
Academic Records & Transcript, it should be
accomplished by a school official from your
PRESENT school (or from school you are currently
enrolled).
Can I submit the Academic Records & Transcript without the school official signature and school official stamp?
No. AFS PHI will only accept Academic Records
& Transcript signed by a school official with
their school official stamp.
My school does not issue a Form 137. Can I submit my report card/transcript of grades?
No need to submit Form 137. In the Academic
Records & Transcript form, you may ask a
school official to indicate your grades
for the last two years to present: grades
from school year 2021-2022, 2022-2023,
2023-2024 at least for the first/second
grading period.
Can I submit my NSO Birth Certificate?
No. AFS PHI will only accept PSA issued Birth Certificates.
Will my participation be accredited or accepted upon my return?
Grade accreditation is not covered by the program.
Student is advised to contact their school for their decision.
Will I receive a diploma or grades after the program?
Schools in Japan do not provide a diploma or grades
as this is only a cultural exchange program and
not an academic program. Students are advised
to contact their school for any arrangements
after their participation.
My date of birth is April 1, 2006/March 31, 2009, will I be accepted to the program?
No. Only applicants between 15 and 18 years of age,
born after April 2, 2006 and before April 1, 2009;
will be considered for the program.