The Ship for World Youth Leaders program is a unique, international youth exchange and leadership program, sponsored by the Government of Japan, that provides youth (aged 18 – 30) from a range of countries with the opportunity to come together to discuss common global issues, experience cultural exchange, and join seminars and workshops conducted by both experts and the participants themselves.
The program includes onshore training in Tokyo followed by three weeks onboard the Nippon Maru cruise ship, this year visiting the ports of Shizuoka and Shimane, Japan. Young leaders participate in cultural exchange, sail on the Nippon Maru, participate in hands-on projects in Japan, engage in university-style course discussion groups, and share Australian culture with other participants through a range of national presentations and activities.
The Government of Japan very generously covers most expenses - including flights, living expenses in Japan and the voyage aboard the Nippon Maru. Participants are responsible for some costs, including travel and accommodation to the pre-departure National Workshop in Canberra.
Ready to apply? Follow these steps:
Applications for the Ship for World Youth Leaders program close on 4 August 2024.
Please visit the following page to check the eligibility criteria and submit your application: Participating Youth application | My Site (swyaus.org)