Japan
study grants

To be eligible, schools must: 

• be a New Zealand secondary schools  
• offer Japanese language as a senior subject 
• have a confirmed itinerary planned for developing students’ Japanese language skills and increasing their understanding of Japanese culture. 
• be travelling between May 2024 and June 2025.

Note: Japan Study Grants are for school groups only and are not offered to individual students.

Applications have closed for the 2024 application round.

Applicants will be notified of the success of their applications by 25 April.

Selection of schools will be assessed based on the full itinerary provided, and the following aspects will be considered:  

• duration of trip, at least five days 
• opportunity for students to experience homestay, visit a local school, or be involved in community activities 
• planned activities for students to learn about Japanese culture
• planned activities for students to use Japanese language. 

Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising Asia New Zealand Foundation staff and an external stakeholder. 

It will take the Foundation about two weeks after the application deadline to notify applicants of the outcome. 

Foundation funding recipients are expected to: 

• provide a 500-600 word article for the Asia New Zealand Foundation website, including photos (to be submitted within two weeks of completion of the trip). 

• seek opportunities to share their experiences on return to New Zealand 
• remain engaged with the Asia New Zealand Foundation.  

Sharing your experience with others is an important part of this initiative.

Successful applicants will be required to agree to the standard terms and conditions for Asia New Zealand Foundation funding recipients.

• Read the full terms and conditions for Asia New Zealand Foundation grantees

For more information, please email education@asianz.org.nz.