2026 SWAP Youth Access Scholarship Application Form

2026 SWAP YOUTH Access Scholarship Application
Welcome to the SWAP Youth Access Scholarship application! Our mission is to make meaningful travel and work abroad opportunities accessible to young people from all backgrounds. 5% of all JENZA Travel Groups profits go to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund, so we can annually award funding for selected young people to do an independent working holiday program. This scholarship is designed to support independent travelers who want to take part in work abroad programs but do not have sufficient funds.

All applicants must be 18+ and must meet the age restrictions for the working holiday visa of your desired program. Visit our website to review our program details, understand program costs, and confirm your eligibility to feel confident that this opportunity is the right fit for you. The scholarship will cover a portion of the costs, but it will not cover the full program expenses. The fund was founded on trust, with funding being awarded in good faith.

The current round of funding is OPEN and we are accepting applications up until August 31, 2026.
- Tell us about yourself
- Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Birthdate
  
  MonthDayYear
- Email
  Where the confirmation will be send to
- Phone Number
  
  Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
- Passport Country
- Current Country of Residence
- Home Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- How did you hear about the SWAP Access Scholarship?
  
  Other
- Share your educational background
  
  This information is only used to check visa eligibility for certain programs and will not affect your scholarship eligibility.
- Highest level of education completed
- Are you currently enrolled at a university or college?
- Share your program goals and how we can support you
  
  The youth access scholarship fund is designed to offer financial assistance towards our work and travel programs, Ireland, UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand or South Korea. It is aimed at new customers who might be considering one of our programs and require additional financial support to help them get their travel plans over the line. The fund was founded on trust, with funding being awarded in good faith.
- What SWAP program are you applying for? (Ireland, UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand or South Korea)
- Preferred start date (month and year) - don't worry, you can change this later
- Estimated program cost (include program fee, flights, visa, insurance, and accommodation if not included).
  Refer to the program website page for cost details.
- What are your primary sources of funding (personal savings, family support, etc.)?
- What portion of the program costs have you already secured to date?
- What is the total scholarship amount you request (in CAD) to help make your program possible or enhance your experience? Please detail what specific program costs this amount will cover, and explain how it will enable your program participation. We encourage requests that reflect genuine needs.
  Keep in mind that this scholarship provides partial funding. We aim to support as many participants as possible, so consider this amount that would make this program achievable for you.
- Share your story and show us how we can support your goals
  
  This is your chance to tell us about you and how this scholarship could make a difference.
- Submit a personal statement explaining why you should receive the SWAP Access Scholarship. Share your passion, goals, financial need, and how this scholarship will make a different for you. You may submit a written statement, a video, or both. For video submission, there is no specific format or length requirements - smartphone quality is fine.
  
  You can submit the form without these documents for now but please send them later to nfarrell@swap.ca to complete your application for consideration.
- Submit a personal statement
  
  Please include your name in the file name for your submission
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- Upload your CV or resume
  
  Please include your name in the file name for your submission
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- Additional files (optional; you can include personal references or any other documents that support your submission)
  
  Please include your name in the file name for your submission
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- Understand the essentials before you apply
  
  Take a moment to review the terms and conditions so you know what to expect if awarded the scholarship. Confirm your agreement below to complete your application.
- This scholarship covers a portion of the costs associated with the work abroad program participation. It does not cover the full cost. Recipients are responsible for any remaining expenses not covered by scholarship funding.
  
  By accepting this scholarship, recipients agree to submit a post-program report, along with photos and testimonials describing their program experience and how the scholarship made a difference. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
  Scholarship are awarded based on the quality of the application, financial need, motivation for participation, and alignment with the program goals. The scholarship committee's decision is final.
- By typing your name below, you confirm that all information is accurate and that you are the applicant completing this form. Once submitted, you will receive an email confirmation that can be used as a proof of submission.
- Applicant signature (Type your full name)
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2026 SWAP YOUTH Access Scholarship Application

Tell us about yourself

Share your educational background

Share your program goals and how we can support you

Share your story and show us how we can support your goals

Understand the essentials before you apply