Epson America, Inc. International Scholarship
Eligible Countries
China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times. Previous language study may be required.
Programs
Summer
Deadline
Due to Covid-19 and the impact that the virus has had on international travel, the viability of the Summer Epson America, Inc International Scholarship will be determined at a later date. All decisions will be made in partnership with Epson and YFU.
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.
Complete Application Includes
Complete Online Application
1 Teacher Recommendation
Host Family Letter
3 Short Answer Essay Questions
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Health Certificate
Parent-student agreement
5 Candid photos
1 Passport size photo
Application Fees
$75 (non-refundable); please make check payable to YFU.
Scholarship Covers:
Round-trip international airline travel
Round-trip domestic airline travel
Placement with a carefully selected host family
Pre-departure orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
Preparatory materials
24/7 support services in host country
Japan-specific orientation (if going to Japan)
Comprehensive Insurance
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for
Passport
Visa fees (if necessary)
Any excess luggage tariffs
Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
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.
2019 Epson Scholarship Winner Fernando Urteaga on the Santander coastline of Spain
Orientation
Winners who wish to use this scholarship to go to Japan will participate in a special mandatory 3-day pre-departure orientation
Notes
All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.
Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This scholarship is 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 also apply. It is available to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Previous recipients are not eligible.
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The scholarship covers round-trip international and domestic airline travel, placement with a carefully selected host family, pre-departure orientation for scholarship recipients and parents, preparatory materials, 24/7 support services in the host country, and comprehensive insurance. If the student is going to Japan, they will also receive Japan-specific orientation.
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Applicants must complete an online application, secure one teacher recommendation, respond to three short answer essay questions, pay a non-refundable $75 application fee (payable to YFU), provide a health certificate, parent-student agreement, five candid photos, and one passport-sized photo.
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Scholarship recipients are responsible for obtaining a passport, covering visa fees if necessary, any excess luggage tariffs, and 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 and promote cultural exchange. Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to be shared with Epson.