Go to the Nichibei Girls Collaborative homepage on VIA's website: <https://viaprograms.org/expand-your-boundaries/nichibei-girls-collaborative/>

To view information under the blue section headers, click the title or the "+" symbol to the right. The sections will expand to show more information.

In the Application section, you can preview the application questions.

When you are ready to start your application, click the blue APPLY button. There is one at the bottom of the Application section.

Application Timeline (US Dates)
May 19, 2024: Application Deadline
All application materials must be submitted, including:
Online Application
Parent/Guardian Commitment of Support (submitted by a parent/guardian for each member)
Letter of Recommendation (sent to contact listed in application)
May 20-24: Application Review and Selection
Students selected for the interview round will be invited to a group interview with their potential teammates
May 27-31: Group Interviews
Applicants will receive instructions to prepare for the interview in advance
June 3: Acceptance Notification
Acceptance letter and welcome packet emailed to each team member
June 10: Confirm Participation
Each team member must confirm their intent to join the program by completing the Program Participation Risk Notice & Acknowledgement Form (requires parent / guardian signature as well)
Participation Requirements

In order to be eligible to participate in this program, you must:

Be a first- or second-year female-identifying high school student (rising freshmen and juniors will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Be eligible to receive travel authorization to travel internationally to the program locations (US and Japan).
Be able to provide proof of vaccination and/or health status required by immigration regulations that are in effect during your dates of travel. It is your responsibility to confirm which health-related regulations may apply to you.
Be willing to undergo diagnostic tests if experiencing symptoms of a communicable illness considered serious by public health officials or if required for site visits by the host institution. A positive test or inability to meet requirements for a site visit may limit your ability to participate in program activities and/or may necessitate self-isolation during the program.
Disclose any life-threatening or significant allergies, dietary restrictions, medical conditions or illnesses, and physical limitations as they relate to the program and listed activities.
Maintain health insurance coverage for

There is also an APPLY button at the top of the page.

Both APPLY buttons take you to the same application form.

On the application portal login page, create a login using your Google or Microsoft account, or your email address and a password.

If you already started an application, click the "Returning User" link under the Submit button to log in.

If you are a returning user, enter your email address for your username and the password you created.

If you forget your password, use the "Forgot Password?" link to reset your password.

If you already started an application, click the **Edit** button to continue working on your partial application.

After reading the instructions on the first page, click **Next** to continue.

Answer all required questions on the first page.

In the Citizenship question, you may choose Japan, United States, or Other (if you are a dual citizen, select all that apply to you). If you select "Other," type the name of your country of citizenship in the field below.

If you already have a passport, enter the expiration date in the field below.

You do not need to have your passport when you apply for the program. You will have time to get your passport after you are accepted.

VIA Nichibei Girls Collaborative Application Walkthrough

Accessing the Application

Creating a Login

Basic Information Sections