JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers , University Student Program
| Program Duration | 3 weeks |
|---|---|
| Program Dates | February–March 2027 |
| Location | |
| Program Fee | 150,000 yen |
| Eligibility | |
| Application Period | July 15 (Wed) – August 20 (Thu), 2026 |
| Application Requirements | Applicants must: -Be undergraduate or graduate students who will be 20 to 29 years old at the time of deployment. -Be able to communicate in English (approximately TOEIC 500 or EIKEN Grade Pre-2 level or above). -Be in good health and able to participate in overseas activities. Meet other requirements specified in the application guidelines. |
The JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers University Student Program aims to foster globally minded human resources by providing young people with opportunities to experience international cooperation firsthand. Through participation in volunteer activities and engagement with social and economic challenges in developing countries, participants are encouraged to think and act as future global leaders while also inspiring interest in future JOCV service.
This program offers the opportunity to serve as JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers for three weeks in Africa (Ghana or Malawi).
For detailed information on eligibility requirements and program contents, please refer to the program poster and application guidelines.
Preparing to Study Abroad
Contact
Overseas Group, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers Secretariat, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Tsutsui, Takada
jvtv1@jica.go.jp
Apply
Application Guidelines
Application Requirements
Applicants must:
-Be undergraduate or graduate students who will be 20 to 29 years old at the time of deployment.
-Be able to communicate in English (approximately TOEIC 500 or EIKEN Grade Pre-2 level or above).
-Be in good health and able to participate in overseas activities.
Meet other requirements specified in the application guidelines.
How to Apply
An online information session will be held via Microsoft Teams on:
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00–13:00 (JST)
To participate, please register using the QR code provided on the program poster.