Nara City Launches 3rd Round of Overseas Dream Support Project for Junior and Senior High School Students in FY2026

This project calls for proposals of 'overseas inquiry learning plans' from junior and senior high school students residing in Nara City, aiming to help them achieve their future dreams. Selected proposals will receive financial support to realize their overseas initiatives.

Following a rigorous selection process, the third group of grantees has been finalized, and the departure ceremony will be held as detailed below.

Date and Time

June 20, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–10:30

Venue

Meeting Room next to the Public Relations Division, 5th Floor, Central Building, Nara City Hall

Travelers

※ Names and travel plans of the selected students will be distributed on the day of the event.

Schedule

10:00 Opening Ceremony

10:02 Statement of Intent from Travelers

10:10 Words of Encouragement from the Mayor

10:13 Presentation of Certification

10:20 Photo Session

Approx. 10-minute informal discussion with the Mayor

Closing Ceremony

(Media inquiries will be handled after the Mayor, Director of Education, and Deputy Director of Education have exited)

Corporate Donors (FY2025)

(This project is funded through corporate hometown tax donations and general contributions.)

Asanuma Construction Co., Ltd., Funai Works Co., Ltd., 5core Inc.

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Eligible Applicants

Parents or guardians of junior and senior high school students residing in Nara City

Eligible Travel Period

From the day after the end of the first semester to the day before the start of the second semester in FY2026

Grant Amount

Up to 300,000 JPY

Number of Recipients

Approximately 4 students

Selection Process

First Round: Document Review

Second Round: Presentation Review

※ The selection process targets the junior and senior high school students themselves.

Inquiries and Submission

Nara City Board of Education, Regional Education Division, General Affairs Section

1-1-1 Nijō-ōdōminami, Nara City, 630-8580

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0742-34-5471 (Weekdays, 9:00–17:00)

▼ For more details on the grant

https://www.city.nara.lg.jp/site/kyouiku/201137.html

Corporate hometown tax donations to support this project are welcome.

This Dream Support Project encourages youth to reflect on their dreams and goals, and to independently plan overseas experiences—such as research, activities, or learning—that contribute to their future aspirations. The project provides financial support for plans involving at least four days of overseas stay. We believe this initiative enables junior and senior high school students to gain invaluable experiences. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

For inquiries regarding this project

Nara City, Regional Education Division

TEL: 0742-34-5471

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