Deadline: 5 October 2018

The National Youth Commission in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Center and the Embassy of Japan in Manila are seeking applications for its program entitled “JENESYS2018 Youth Exchange for Media Industry” which will be held on 27 November to 4 December 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.

The program aims to create a mutual understanding and trust among the peoples of Japan and the Asia Pacific region and encourage an understanding and dissemination of Japan’s economy, society, history, diverse culture, politics, and diplomatic relations.

Benefits

• Delegates will shoulder their travel expenses from their residence (province) to NAIA and back, as well as their accommodation in Manila for the pre-departure briefing.
• The organizer will shoulder the delegates’ international airfare (Manila-Tokyo-Manila), meals, accommodation, and local transportation in Japan.

Eligibility Criteria

• Filipino (college, masteral, PhD Students; Working youth in Media Industry)
• 18-35 years old
• With educational background in the field of communication (Mass Communication, Journalism, etc.) and other related courses
• With good communication skills
• Philippine passport holder (valid until June 5, 2019)
• Mentally and physically fit to travel
• Must be able to attend the pre-departure briefing on November 25, 2018 and the program proper on November 27 – December 4, 2018
• Must be willing to be an NYC volunteer or to participate in post-program activities

The following are automatically disqualified:

• Participants of NYC-coordinated international programs from December 4 , 2013 until the present whose airfare, accommodation, and meals were paid for by the organizer; and
• Participants of NYC-coordinated international programs from December 4, 2016 until the present whose airfare was shouldered by the participants and whose accommodation and meals were paid for by the organizer.
• NYC International Programs Beneficiaries who have not completed their volunteer work hours.
• JENESYS, KIZUNA, and SSEAYP Alumni. Alumni of all Japanese Government-sponsored (Japan Embassy, Japan Foundation, JICA, etc) scholarship, conference or cultural exchange or training programs. Applicants who have been to Japan, whether as a student, tourist or an OFW, and stayed in Japan for three months or more.
• Previous NYC International Programs Beneficiaries who have not submitted or accomplished the required post-program documents or volunteer work.

How to Apply

Applicants can submit their applications via email at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit Youth Exchange for Media Industry