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* 1. Name

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* 2. Applicants must be age 45 or under at time of application. Please provide your date of birth:

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* 3. Gender

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* 4. Applicants must be Japanese citizens or Special Permanent Residents. Are you a Japanese Citizen or Special Permanent Resident?

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* 6. Address

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* 7. Current country of residence:

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* 8. Phone Number:

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* 9. Do you have a passport?

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* 10. If not, will you be able to obtain one by July?

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* 11. As the U.S. delegation program will be conducted in English, please note participant English proficiency guidelines are as follows:
  • TOEIC 900 or above
  • TOEFL 630 (CBT 267, iBT 109) or above
  • Eiken 1st grade or above
Please confirm your English proficiency is at this level:

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* 12. Optional: Please provide your TOEIC/TOEFL/EIKEN or other English proficiency level. Please specify which test, and the year it was taken:

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* 13. Have you participated in a similar program in the past?

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* 14. What is your past experience visiting or living in the U.S.? (approximate number of times, approximate length of stays, etc).

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* 15. If selected for this program, how engaged do you think you will be in Watanabe Democracy Fellowship programming in the future? (For example, attending alumni programs, meeting with new classes of participants, etc.)

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* 16. Please confirm your ability to participate in an orientation in Tokyo from May 30-31, 2025.

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* 17. Please confirm your ability to travel to the U.S. from July 20- August 1, 2025 (arriving back in Japan on August 2).

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* 18. Resume/CV (maximum of 2 pages, in English)

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* 19. Personal statement (500-750 words, in English)
  • Please describe your personal goals as a future leader, and how participation in the Watanabe Democracy Fellowship will advance them.
  • What are your specific interests in promoting democracy, advancing DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), and increasing mutual understanding and cooperation between Japan and the U.S?

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* 20. Please tell us who is providing your candidate recommendation for this program.

Please note they must submit the referral by the application deadline in order for your application to be considered.

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