Apply to YWAM Sendai
Summary
Section titled “Summary”YWAM Sendai uses one main application form for several types of applicants. This includes students, long-term staff, short-term teams, and individual visitors. The form is designed to route each applicant into the appropriate process.
Application to YWAM Sendai is not only administrative. It is also a process of discernment, preparation, and communication.
Who can apply?
Section titled “Who can apply?”The main application form is used by:
- students applying for a YWAM school such as DTS or DBS
- people applying to join long-term staff
- short-term teams
- individual visitors or short-term participants
Is there one application form?
Section titled “Is there one application form?”Yes. YWAM Sendai uses a unified application form. Applicants select the category that best matches their situation, and the process continues from there.
Use the main application form here:
What are the general eligibility requirements?
Section titled “What are the general eligibility requirements?”General eligibility requirements include:
- minimum age of 18 years old, or 17 if the applicant will turn 18 during their time with YWAM Sendai
- functional proficiency in either English or Japanese
- any additional role-specific requirements listed in the relevant application pages
Some roles or programs have additional prerequisites. For example, long-term staff applicants must have completed a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS).
What happens after I apply?
Section titled “What happens after I apply?”What happens next depends on the type of application.
In general, the process includes:
- review of the submitted application
- follow-up communication from YWAM Sendai
- any role-specific references, interviews, or discernment steps
- acceptance, decline, or invitation to continue the process
Where can I find the process for my role?
Section titled “Where can I find the process for my role?”Use the pages below for role-specific guidance:
- Student Application and Admissions
- Staff Eligibility and Prerequisites
- Staff Application and Onboarding
- Short-Term Visits and Teams
What if I am not sure which category applies to me?
Section titled “What if I am not sure which category applies to me?”If you are unsure whether you should apply as a student, staff member, team, or visitor, contact YWAM Sendai before submitting the form. It is better to clarify your path early than to begin the wrong process.