Study Tours Abroad

Adventures Await!

Over the past 20 years, PAAC has awarded $1.4 million in scholarships for 70 study tours in Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Tahiti. Our study tours emphasize hands-on learning, building friendships, and taking part in enriching cultural activities. Learn more about upcoming study tours below.

PAAC trips are ideal for both seasoned and first-time travelers: our pre-tour preparation, dedicated chaperones, and tried and tested itinerary make it easy to explore a brand new environment. Questions? Email paac@paachawaii.org.

Summer 2024 Travel

Media and Journalism Study Tour - Manila (Due April 15) 
 

Current 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders (2023-2024 SY) attending Hawaiʻi public, charter and private schools are eligible to apply for this unique opportunity to attend the East-West Center International Media Conference in Manilla. Students will attend sessions along with journalists, global thought leaders, climate experts, policymakers, technologists, and indigenous voices from around the globe. From reporting on climate change to the impact of AI on elections, students will be able to explore careers in international media while also going to historical sites and cultural engagement activities.

More Information about the Conference: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/events/2024-east-west-center-international-media-conference.

Due to current wait times for passport application processing, applicants must currently possess a passport that is valid through at least February 2025

• APPLICATION DUE: Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:59PM HST.

• TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS DUE: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 11:59PM HST.   

Important Dates  

Please note, all program dates are tentative and will be confirmed as soon as possible and prior to the end of the selection process. Participation in this program requires attendance on *ALL* program dates.

• VIRTUAL PARENT INFORMATION MEETING: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
• VIRTUAL PRE-TRIP WORKSHOP: Friday, June 7, 2024
• TRAVEL DATES: June 21-29, 2024
• POST-TRIP DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTS DUE: August 1, 2024

​Thanks to the generosity of The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation and the State of Hawaiʻi Grant-in-Aid program, participants with demonstrated financial need and/or demonstrated commitment to PAAC programs may be eligible to receive merit- and/or need-based financial aid. To apply for a scholarship, parents must fill out the Financial Information section on the parent form completely.

Applicants who are awarded must submit documentation to support their application. The scholarship cannot be used to pay for the trip deposit.

• (1) Completed Student Application Form

• (2) High School Transcript (upload in application form, unofficial okay)

• (3) Completed Parent Form

• (4) Two Teacher/Adult Recommendations due on April 21

• (5) Two Short Essay Responses (upload in application form)

• (6) One Video or Audio Response (upload in application form)  

Freeman Summer Study Tour - Japan (No longer accepting applications) 

PAAC travel to the Asia-Pacific continues with a study tour to Japan in June 2024! You may click here to read about the last time PAAC took a study tour to Japan or watch this video from the 2016 Study Tour. 

Thanks to the generosity of The Freeman Foundation, participants with demonstrated financial need and/or demonstrated commitment to PAAC programs have received merit- and/or need-based scholarships.

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