Study Tours Abroad
Adventures Await!
Over the past 20 years, more than $1.4 million in scholarships have been awarded to over 440 Hawaiʻi high school students to travel on study tours in Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand, and Tahiti. PAAC study tours emphasize hands-on learning, building friendships, and taking part in enriching cultural activities. PAAC trips are ideal for both seasoned and first-time travelers: our pre-tour preparation, dedicated chaperones, and tried and tested itinerary makes it easy to explore a brand-new environment. Learn more about our previous and upcoming study tours below.
Upcoming Study Tours
Immerse yourself in Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions of our century! Our upcoming Study Tours to the Philippines (Spring) and Vietnam (Summer) are excellent opportunities to learn about the rich histories and cultures of these nations, gain insight on pressing issues and form connections with new people.
All 9th-12th grade students attending a high school in Hawaiʻi are eligible to apply. Scholarships available.
March 15-23, 2025
Applications will open on Oct. 31 and close on Dec. 1.
June 7-23, 2025
Applications will open on Nov. 15 and close on Jan. 17.
Summer 2024
Freeman Summer Study Tour: Japan, JUNE 10-22
Under the theme "Creating Connections Across Generations," 20 students from 12 schools across four islands embarked on a journey through Tokyo, Kyoto, Himeiji, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. Students visited several historical sites, participated in cultural activities, did a homestay with a Japanese high school student, ate delicious food and built a strong community with one another. Thanks to the generosity of The Freeman Foundation, participants with demonstrated financial need and/or demonstrated commitment to PAAC programs received scholarships.
Media and Journalism Study Tour: Philippines, JUNE 21-29
Four students from 3 different islands attended sessions at the East-West Center International Media Conference in Manila, Philippines. They engaged 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 explored careers in international media while also going to historical sites and cultural engagement activities. Thanks to the generosity of The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation and the State of Hawaiʻi Grant-in-Aid program, participants received merit- and/or need-based financial aid.
What People are Saying
“This trip changed me so much and is by far the most meaningful event in my life. I can't express how grateful I am to have met such amazing lifelong friends and made so many memories.”
— 2024 Summer Study Tour Participant
“This whole experience for me as a parent was amazing. To be a single parent and have this opportunity to provide my child with a lifetime of memories, is the best feeling ever. Me and my daughter will remember this forever.”
— Study Tour Parent