INFORMATION AND APPLICATION:

www.ashinaga-100yearvision.org/en/100year/recruit
Ashinaga

ASHINAGA AFRICA INITIATIVE 2017
Contribute to Sub-Saharan Africa’s development through higher education abroad
Ashinaga is a Japan-based nonprofit organization, which provides educational and emotional support toorphaned students. The organization has supported over 95,000 orphans in the last 45 years, and many of
its graduates are actively contributing to society in a variety of fields across the world.
The Ashinaga Africa Initiative began in 2014. Its mission is to contribute to Sub-Saharan Africa’s expandingrole in global development through increasing access to higher education abroad. We support orphaned
students who are committed to returning home and initiating change by providing access to full financial
support to study at university abroad (equivalent to undergraduate degree), including tuition, room, travel costand other necessary fees.
1. Requirement - The application is open to those who:
1. Have lost one or both parents.
2. Have completed 12 years of education (primary and secondary school) within the last two years, or those
who will complete 12 years of education by December 31, 2016.
3. Have citizenship and completed/are completing high school in one of the following countries: Uganda,Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Sudan, Botswana,South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mauritius, Somalia, Nigeria, The Gambia.
4. Were born after 1st October 1994.
5. Do not have the financial means to attend university.
6. Are proficient in English.
7. Have an outstanding academic performance at high school.
8. Are able to participate in the two Ashinaga preparatory programs, over the course of one year, before
attending university.
9. Are willing to return home, or to Sub-Saharan Africa, and contribute to society in Sub-Saharan Africa
after graduating from university.
10. Have no dependents who could interfere with academic progress.
11. Are in good health condition and capable of studying abroad.
2. Application documents to submit:
1. This application form (pages 4 to 7).
2. One passport photo.
3. Copy of term reports / high school transcripts (the last 2 years).
4. Academic transcripts or diplomas from university/post-secondary institution, if applicable.
5. Copy of General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
6. Completion of essay 1 and essay 2, see below.
7. Copy of death certificate of deceased parent(s) or alternative official document.
8. Copy of birth certificate.
9. Recommendation letter from a principal or a class teacher.
10. Copy of national ID card or passport.
11. Awards or activity certificates, if any.
Note: This application and selection process is free for students, and anyone asking for payment at anystage of this process is doing so against the will of Ashinaga, and should not be paid.

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HOW TO APPLY
There are three ways to apply for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative. Please choose one method and submit all thecorrect documents before the deadline. We strongly recommend applying either by email or online.

OnlineBy Email

By PostFill out the paper-

Fill out the paper-

application form.

application form.

Upload scans (in JPEG/PDFformat) of the following
documents to the end of youronline application:

Scan the following documents
in JPEG/PDF format:- Completed application form

Enclose the following
documents:- Completed application form

- 1 passport photo- 1 passport photo- 1 passport photo- 2 essays (insert in the form)- 2 essays- 2 essays- School term reports /school transcripts from thelast two years- School term reports /school transcripts from thelast two years- School term reports /school transcripts from thelast two years- GCSE- GCSE- GCSE- further qualifications if you
have already received them

- further qualifications if you
have already received them

- further qualifications if you
have already received them

- Birth Certificate- Birth Certificate- Birth Certificate- Death Certificate of one orboth parents- Death Certificate of one orboth parents- Death Certificate of one orboth parents- National ID or passport- National ID or passport- National ID or passport- Recommendation letter- Recommendation letter- Recommendation letter- Any awards or certificates- Any awards or certificates- Any awards or certificates

Go to:
https://www.jotform.com/Ashinag
aAAI/Application_Form_2017_En
and fill out the online application.

Submit Online
https://www.jotform.com/AshinagaAAI/Applicat
ion_Form_2017_En

Send all your scanneddocuments in one email
to:admissions.en@
ashinaga.org

Send your application anddocument copies (notoriginals) to this address:

Ashinaga Africa
Initiative Recruitment
TeamP. O. Box 16864 Kampala, UGANDAPLEASE NOTE: All documents must be submitted in English. If they are not in English, candidates must havethe documents translated officially. Use the western calendar to fill in the application.

Final deadline: February 28th 2017**** For students graduating in 2016, we will accept your ‘Copy of General Certificate of Secondary Education’ until
March 31, 2017. Please send the copy via email as soon as you receive the result.
Please also note that ONLY successful candidates will be contacted via email in late March 2017 to be invited toattend an interview in their home country, which will take place in April 2017.
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OUTLINE OF THE ASHINAGA AFRICA INITIATIVE (AAI) 2017
Selection:
Ashinaga screens the applications and selects finalists from each country to interview in person. Only successfulcandidates will be informed about an interview by email before the end of March 2017. Ashinaga then conducts
individual interviews and an exam to better understand students’ academic ability and career goals in Sub-SaharanAfrica. Students must bring all original academic documents and identity documents to the interview. Failure to do somay result in dismissal.

Study Camp and Preparation Camp in Uganda:
Ashinaga selects one student from each country to participate in a Study Camp in Uganda from July to December
2017.During the Study Camp, students are assisted in their academic preparation, university application, careerplanning and leadership development. All the costs during the camp will be fully covered by Ashinaga. A second camp
happens between May and June 2018 after students gain admission to university. Students meet again to prepare forthe social, cultural, and academic differences they will discover abroad. Students then proceed to university in
September of 2018.

During university:
The AAI helps students access full financial support to study abroad that covers the costs of tuition, accommodation,insurance, and flights; and provides a monthly stipend which covers necessary academic costs and food. The support
covers the first possible qualification that can be earned. The costs of a foundation or preparatory course will also becovered if required for the student to be admitted or properly prepared for their degree, or if the academic qualificationsin the student’s country are not recognized in the potential country of study. However AAI does not support a seconddegree or Master’s degree. Scholars will participate in a mandatory internship in their home country or Sub-SaharanAfrica and join Ashinaga’s programs which promote individual growth, future career and education in Africa. Ashinaga
has regional offices to support students during their studies in Japan, the USA and Europe.

After graduation:
Scholars are required return to Sub-Saharan Africa within 5 years after graduation for 10 consecutive years to work
there. If scholars failed to return, they are required to refund the costs of the financial support they are given in order tofund other Ashinaga scholars.

Important Note: <Becoming a scholar>
Students will only officially become the recipients of the “Ashinaga Africa Initiative” after receiving admission from auniversity and a visa from the potential country of study. Please know that joining the study camp does NOT guarantee
admission to university or visa acceptance. University admission and visa application are the student’s own responsibility,but Ashinaga will do its best to support students in both.

Important Note: <Choosing a subject/country/university>※ Ashinaga takes students’ goals and preferences into consideration, but withholds the right to make the final
decision with regards to selection of subject, country and university.
Students are able to express their initial choice at the time of interview, and a final decision will be made during thecourse of the Study Camp through consultation with Ashinaga. Scholars are encouraged to apply to the universities
that Ashinaga has an existing relationship with; therefore, it is not always possible for students to choose universities
themselves. Please note Ashinaga does NOT support candidates for medical (doctor) degrees, although it does support
three- or four-year degrees related to medicine, such as biomedicine. In addition, candidates wishing to study
engineering should be aware that we will require particularly strong high school grades for a successful application.

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Application Form (4 pages)
COVER PAGE (Please complete in CAPITAL letters in blue or black ink)
Family Name: ___________________________________________________First/Given Name(s): ____________________________________________
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY): ______________________________________Sex (tick): □ Male □ Female

Age: ______________

AttachPassport Photo
Here

Home (Physical) Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing (Postal) Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Nationality: ______________________________ Facebook ID: ______________________________________WhatsApp number: _______________________________
Email Address (please write one letter per box below):

Main Phone Number (We will use this to contact you):
Phone Number 2 (Secondary contact):++

Do you have any past or current health issues? Please specify: ________________________________________

Family Information
Father:□ alive□ deceased□ unknown

If deceased, state year and cause of death, if known: _______________________________________________
Mother:□ alive□ deceased□ unknown

If deceased, state year and cause of death, if known _______________________________________________
My guardian is my:□ Mother□ Father□ Other (_________________________________)

Guardian Name: ______________________________________ Occupation: _________________________
Phone number: _______________________________________ Monthly Income: ______________________How many people are you living with? ______________ How many siblings do you have? ________________
Do you have any family members who are living or studying abroad? Please specify: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please explain the educational and financial status of your siblings: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Name_________________________________

Does anyone else support you other than your guardian? Please specify: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Academic History
When did you or will you graduate from secondary school? : □ 2014

□ 2015 □ 2016

Please list your educational background and qualifications, starting with the most recent:Year(yyyy – yyyy)

School or Institution

Qualification

e.g. 2015 -2016

Alliance High School

General Certificate of SecondaryEducation

Have you ever received a scholarship to support your education? Please specify: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you have already graduated from secondary school, please account for your activities (university, work or otherwise)
since graduation from secondary school:
DateActivity

Language Skills
Native language: ______________________
Please list all the languages that you are proficient in: ________________________________________________
If you have taken a language proficiency test, please note the name and official score below;
Name of Exam: ________________________________ Score: ___________________

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Awards and Extra-Curricular Activities

Name__________________________

Please list and briefly explain three extra-curricular activities or awards below. You should choose those that you aremost proud of:DateActivity or Award

Essay
Please type/write using a separate sheet of paper. If you choose to handwrite your answer, please write in print and withblack ink. No pencil is acceptable.

Essay 1: Please describe how you grew up and experienced losing your parent(s). What challenges have you faced
after the loss and what did you do in order to overcome them? Please write in detail especially the action you took tocontinue your education. (Maximum 500 words)
Essay 2: Please write a “personal statement” in English describing why and what you want to study at university abroad.
Also, please mention whether you have any future plans of how you want to use the knowledge and experience thatyou gain after graduating from university. (Maximum 500 words)

Remember that personal statements are just that - they are about you and no one else.
Ashinaga is interested in how you make the most of what is available to you.

Agreement
To complete the application, please check the boxes and sign below:□ I have read and fully understand the outline of the Africa Initiative 2017 and fully agree to participate in all
mentioned activities.
□ I hereby declare that the statements I have made on this form are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Print Full Name of Applicant

Signature of Applicant

Date

Print Full Name of Guardian

Signature of Guardian*

Date

Please note that the signature of your guardian is required to complete the application

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Application Checklist
Please ✔
if you enclosed

Name________________________________________
Documents

How to obtain the forms□

1

Application form (4 pages)

Download from the website/ Copy□

2

Passport PhotoPrepare yourself□

3

Term reports / HS transcript for last 2 years

Ask your secondary teacher□

4

Academictranscript/diplomas
showingsubjects taking currently at university/
education institution after secondary school

Ask university/ education institution. If you do not have, please
disregard.

□5

GCSE certificate

Ask the exam organization/ institution

Name of the Exam
Exam ID number
Score
Please fill inthe boxes.

Date of exam

day/ month/ year 20

Date of issuing exam resultday/ month/ year 20

If you cannot submit by the deadline,
please specify when you can send it.

day/ month/ year 20□

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Essay 1

Prepare yourself□

7

Essay 2

Prepare yourself□

8

Death certificate

Ask the government institution□

9Birth certificate

Ask the government institution□

10

Recommendation letterAsk your secondary teachers/ university professors□

11

Copy of ID (e.g., national, student)

Prepare yourself.

□

13

Copy of passport if possible

Prepare yourself if you have one. If not, please disregard.

□

14

Copy of award or activity certificates

From organizations. If you do not have, please disregard.

<Question>

How did you learn about this scholarshipprogram? Please ✔ for the appropriate
answers from the box on the right.

□ Japanese Embassy□ Ashinaga website□ Social Media□ Family/ Friends□ School （Please specify:____________________ _____）□ Other （_______________________________________）

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