YFU USA Mazda Canada Scholarship Application

Interests and Motivation

Tell us a bit about yourself, your interests, and why you would like to study abroad.
Do you plan to return to school after your exchange?*
Do you normally live at home while attending school?*
Do you have any learning disability?*
What subjects in school interest you the most? Why?*
Plans when done with school? *
How would you describe yourself?*
How would one of your friends describe you?*
How will the exchange influence you?*
Can you swim?*
Can you ride a bike?*
What is your native language?
Which foreign language(s), if any, have you studied and for how long?*
What kind of music do you like to listen to?*
Do you play an instrument or sing in choir? For how long?*
What sport(s), if any, do you play or watch and for how long?*
What clubs or organizations are you a member of? What do you enjoy about them? How long have you been involved?*
What other hobbies do you have?*
What do you like about your hobbies?*
Would you like to try new activities while on exchange? *
What are some activities you do with your family?*
Describe your family lifestyle*
What are some activities you do with friends?*
What chores, if any, are you expected to help with at home?*
Do you have a direct placement request? If yes staff will reach out to confirm your requested host family's contact information.*

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Essay Questions
Interpersonal skills are valuable tools for an exchange student. Describe your relationship with one of your family members and a close friend, noting the different qualities that each of you contribute to said relationship.*
It is natural for exchange students to feel homesick during while away from friends, family, and school activities. Reflect for a moment on what it will be like to live as a member of another family abroad. What problems or challenges, other than a language barrier, might you expect to encounter and how might you deal with with? How have previous mistakes or situations where you have dealt with defeat or failure prepared you for challenges you may face abroad?*
What about the exchange experience appeals to you? What will you bring to the experience and how do you see it having an impact on your life and the lives of others?*