Tuition and travel are fully covered. Students must study Japanese for two years. Only single Afghan youth can apply. Part-time work is required to cover living expenses. Application deadline: August 15, 2025.
JALP helps Afghan youth learn Japanese in Japan for two years. It supports students with free tuition, travel, and living costs to prepare them for university or work. Ask ChatGPT
A two-year Japanese language scholarship is being offered free of charge to Afghans. This scholarship, which includes Afghans, has started registration on July 23 and will end on August 15, 2025. The scholarships include full coverage of tuition fees and travel expenses. Apply now to register.
JALP 2026 – Pathways to Japan for Afghan Learners
2-year Japanese language study program in private schools across Japan
Full tuition waived for selected Afghan students
Open to youth in Afghanistan or those displaced after August 2021
From 2022–2025, 21 students admitted successfully
Backed by schools, NGOs, companies, and communities
Goal: Prepare students for university or work in Japan
April 2026: 8 new students will be accepted
Other Details
Pre-departure Japanese language training
Free airfare to Japan
Visa & residence support
2-year language school tuition (worth $15,000)
6-month initial stipend
Help with housing & part-time jobs
Career & university counseling every 3 months
JALP 2026 | Precision Entry: Selected features
Eligibility Summary
Must be Afghan national
Must live in Afghanistan or fled after Aug 2021
Single only (no accompanying family)
12 years of education by March 2026
Age ≤26 (high school grads) or ≤33 (university grads)
Must have studied/study Japanese
Must agree to part-time work for personal expenses
No obligation to support family financially
Required Documents
Refugee background statement (NGO/expert or self-written)
Passport (valid by Jan/Oct 2026)
High school certificate & transcript (grades 10–12)
(If applicable) University certificate & transcript
Recommendation letter (non-family, ideally Japan-based)
JALP 2026 | Important Dates
Aug 1 – Info Session (12:00 PM Afghan time)
Jul 23 – Aug 15 – Application Open
Aug 1 – Sep 11 – Document Screening
Sep 12 – First Results Announced
Sep 20, 21 & 27 – Online Trial Classes
Sep 17 – Oct 1 – Interview by Pathways Japan
Oct 10 – Second Results Announced
Oct 24 – Nov 6 – Final Interviews (Language Schools)
Nov 7+ – Final Selection Results
After Selection Dates
Oct–Nov 2025 – Apply for school & residence status
