To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: High proficiency in the English language is a sine qua non-requirement for applicants.
The selection of participants is performed in two steps: First, shortlisted students will be chosen based on the documents provided (see below).
After the first selection is performed, the students are given a list of host companies from which they may pick one or two — one being already chosen by the judging board.
During the first four months of the program, participants follow seminars of about 3 hours each, led by teachers from renowned universities or companies.
These seminars are related to Japanese culture, society, economy and history, and help the participants to understand the country better.
The language course, the seminar, the accommodation in Japan for the entire stay are provided free of charge.