<p>David1126, how selective was YFU’s Japan scholarship? What type of applicants are they looking for?</p>
<p>4bear- to be honest I don’t know exactly how selective it was and could never find that info online specifically, but there is certainly an application and evaluation process. They seem to be open to different types of students, and are interested mainly I think in the applicant’s reasons for wanting to go, academic background in general and interest and ability to adapt to a new culture, etc. He had to write five essays, submit recommendations and have an interview. They had a local orientation and then a few days orientation in California before heading to Japan.</p>