AWAJI YOUTH FEDERATION (PASONA GROUP)
Awaji Youth Federation (AYF) Fellowship
full · bachelors, masters
- 9 monthsLength of the live-and-train fellowship
- ~JPY 197,000/moMonthly salary (about EUR 1,200)
- ~EUR 11,000 (est.)Approximate total salary over 9 months
- 3 componentsLectures, Challenges and Projects
- No IELTSNo language test required
- Ages 24-35Eligible age range (24-30 preferred)
At a glance
full
Funding
€11k
Max amount
May 31, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities
Country
Awaji Youth Federation (Pasona Group)
Provider
The Awaji Youth Federation (AYF) Fellowship is a 9-month live, work and train programme on Awaji Island in Japan, funded by the Pasona Group. It brings together participants from many countries to build skills suited to the Japanese workplace through three connected components: Lectures, Challenges and Projects, organised around Leadership and Project Management, Innovation and Intrapreneurship, and PR and Marketing. The fellowship pays a monthly salary of JPY 197,000 (base salary plus overtime), which is roughly EUR 1,200 a month or about EUR 11,000 over the 9 months, and it also covers all government fees and taxes, accommodation and meals for the full programme, and utilities such as electricity and Wi-Fi. Rooms are offered in Japanese or Western style, and Halal, vegetarian and healthy food options are available. Applicants can be from any country, are typically aged 24 to 35 (24 to 30 preferred), and must have graduated with or be completing a bachelor's or master's degree; no IELTS or other language test is required. Participants work and learn 5 days a week and gain 10 days of paid leave after six months. Because the salary, dates and benefits are set each cycle by the organisers, confirm the current figures and the exact 2026 deadline on the official AYF page before applying.
What's covered
- Monthly salary — A monthly salary of JPY 197,000, including base salary and overtime pay, which is roughly ~EUR 1,200 (est.) per month or about EUR 11,000 across the 9-month programme.
- Accommodation — Housing is provided for the entire 9-month programme, with rooms available in either Japanese or Western style.
- Meals — Meals are provided throughout the programme, with Halal, vegetarian and healthy food options available.
- Utilities — Utility costs such as electricity and Wi-Fi are included at no extra charge.
- Fees and taxes — All government fees and taxes related to the fellowship are covered by the organisers.
- Paid leave — 10 days of paid leave become available six months into the fellowship, on top of the salary worth around ~EUR 11,000 (est.) overall.
How to apply
The application process is online through the official AYF website. Submit the form, then take part in the interview and visa steps if selected.
- Visit the official site — Go to the official Awaji Youth Federation website and open the online application for the current cohort.
- Complete the application — Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and motivation details.
- Submit before the deadline — Submit the completed application before the cycle deadline; no language test is required.
- Interview round — Shortlisted applicants attend interviews, historically held over Zoom in the months after the deadline.
- COE and visa — Selected fellows complete the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and visa process before the September start.
Eligibility
AgeApplicants are typically aged 24 to 35, with 24 to 30 preferred at the time of application.
EducationMust have graduated with, or be completing, a bachelor's or master's degree.
CommitmentA commitment to solving societal problems and contributing to projects, with core values of hard work, discipline and care for others.
LanguageProof of IELTS or any other language test is not required, though good working English is expected for the multicultural programme.
Participants work and learn 5 days a week. The programme is based on Awaji Island, Japan, and typically begins in September; confirm the start month and salary for the current cycle officially.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities
Deadlines
2026 cohort (September start)~31 May 2026 (est.)
Selection
Selection starts with a review of the online application, followed by interviews held over Zoom for shortlisted candidates. The organisers look for graduates aged roughly 24 to 35 who show a commitment to solving societal problems and the core values of hard work, discipline and care for others. Selected fellows then complete the Certificate of Eligibility and visa process before the programme starts.
Verified sources
- Awaji Youth Federationawajiyouthfederation.comofficial
- Apply - Awaji Youth Federationawajiyouthfederation.comofficial
About the provider
The Awaji Youth Federation is a fellowship programme based on Awaji Island in Japan, funded by the Pasona Group, a major Japanese human-resources company. It brings young graduates from around the world together for nine months of lectures, challenges and projects designed around the needs of the Japanese workplace.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Awaji Youth Federation Fellowship?
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A 9-month live, work and train programme on Awaji Island, Japan, funded by the Pasona Group, built around Lectures, Challenges and Projects to develop skills for the Japanese workplace.
How long is the programme?
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The fellowship runs for 9 months and typically begins in September.
How much is the salary?
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Fellows receive a monthly salary of JPY 197,000 (base plus overtime), roughly ~EUR 1,200 (est.) per month, which is about EUR 11,000 over the 9 months.
What else is covered?
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Accommodation and meals for the whole programme, utilities such as electricity and Wi-Fi, and all government fees and taxes are covered.
Who can apply?
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Applicants from any country, typically aged 24 to 35 (24 to 30 preferred), who have graduated with or are completing a bachelor's or master's degree.
Do I need IELTS?
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No. Proof of IELTS or any other language test is not required, though good working English is expected.
Where is the programme held?
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On Awaji Island in Japan, with housing offered in either Japanese or Western style.
What are the three components?
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The fellowship combines Lectures, Challenges and Projects, organised around Leadership and Project Management, Innovation and Intrapreneurship, and PR and Marketing.
Is there any paid leave?
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Yes. Fellows receive 10 days of paid leave after completing six months of the programme, working and learning 5 days a week.
What food options are available?
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Meals are provided with Halal, vegetarian and healthy food options.
How do I apply?
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Apply online via the official AYF website, submit the form before the deadline, then attend a Zoom interview and complete the COE and visa steps if selected.
Where can I confirm the current details?
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Confirm the current salary, dates and benefits on the official Awaji Youth Federation page, as these are set each cycle.