Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some Global Opportunities programs may be affected. Further information to be provided as 2022/2023 programs are confirmed.
Please contact
global.opportunities@qed.qld.gov.au for further information.
Opportunity overview
Now in its 25th year, the Queensland Department of Education International is providing Year 12 students of Japanese language with the opportunity to be awarded the Iwasaki Sangyo Prize to travel to Japan to enhance their language proficiency and deepen their knowledge of Japan’s society and culture by being actively immersed in new environments.
The Iwasaki Sangyo Prize is undertaken at the completion of Year 12.
2021 Iwasaki Sangyo Prize recipients
Abigail Lim, Mansfield State High School
Alissa Suh, Narangba Valley State High School
Anastasia Craig, Warwick State High School
Britany Lu, Mansfield State High School
Shelby Johnson, Maleny State High School
Prize details
- 4-week program.
- The program is open to Year 12 Queensland (state or non-state) high school students and provides the opportunity for students to be immersed in a different culture and improve language skills.
- Accommodation and most meals.
- Final itinerary and details will be provided in an information session or workshop which the successful students and their families are required to attend.
- Students will travel unaccompanied to Japan, but will be met in-country on arrival.
- Students must have parent/guardian consent to submit an application.
Prize inclusions
- Return airfares
- Land travel
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation
- Tuition fees
- Visa (if required)
Application
Applications should open mid-July 2022. Please check back regularly to see when program applications open.
Contact
Global Opportunities
Global Engagement Unit
DE International
Phone: (07) 3513 5756