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JAOS has designated November 12th as “Study Abroad Day.” In commemoration of “Study Abroad Day,” they are soliciting study abroad experiences for the JAOS Study Abroad Award.

JAOS applied to the Japan Anniversary Association to designate November 12th as “Study Abroad Day” and it was officially approved for registration.
As a result, November 12th has become one of Japan’s commemorative days as “Study Abroad Day.”
In commemoration of “Study Abroad Day,” JAOS has established the JAOS Study Abroad Award to honor individuals who have contributed to promoting study abroad in Japan. They will hold the inaugural JAOS Study Abroad Award ceremony on this year’s November 12th, which is “Study Abroad Day.”
The JAOS Study Abroad Award consists of two types of awards: the “Nomination-based Award,” where a selection committee (comprising members from various fields) chooses awardees who are socially active in relation to study abroad, such as social activists, celebrities, YouTubers, business leaders, and athletes, and the “Open Application-based Award,” which selects awardees from general applicants who share their study abroad experiences with the theme of “Study Abroad that Has Had a Significant Impact on Their Lives.” Under the “Open Application-based Award,” three individuals will receive the Outstanding Award with a cash prize of 100,000 yen each, and six individuals will be presented with the Special Award, receiving a cash prize of 30,000 yen each.