The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is pleased to announce that the applications for the 2015 Young Leaders' Program are now open.
SCHOLARSHIP BACKGROUND
Launched in 2001 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan, the Young Leaders' Program (YLP) is a yearlong academic scholarship program that aims to prepare and empower young professionals from all over the world for future leadership roles in their respective fields.
Under YLP, grantees may choose to specialize in any of the following areas of study: (1) Business Administration, (2) Law, (3) School of Government - Public Administration, and (4) Local Governance. The one-year duration of this program shall commence around October 2015 and classes will be conducted primarily in English. A master's degree will also be conferred to participants upon successful completion of the program.
It is hoped that through this program, participants would not only grow professionally but also be able to form a solid network of future national leaders who would eventually work together in making major contributions in their home countries' economic, social, and political development.
The participants' study and living expenses in Japan throughout the program will be borne by the Japanese government.
CRITERIA
To qualify for the program, interested applicants must be:
- A Filipino citizen
- A Bachelor's degree holder with excellent academic records
- Highly proficient in English
- 35-40 years old and below (depending on the field of study)
- Employed with at least 3-5 years of work experience
HOW TO APPLY
All YLP applications must be made through the specific recommending authorities for each course. For application forms, guidelines, and other inquiries concerning YLP, please contact the appropriate recommending authority in the numbers given below:
COURSE |
HOST UNIVERSITY
IN JAPAN |
RECOMMENDING AUTHORITY |
Business Administration |
Hitotsubashi University |
Junior Chamber International Philippines
Ms. Ma. Christine P. Ponce-Garcia
National President, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines
#14 Don A. Roces Avenue, Quezon City
E-mail: nom@philjaycees.com
Tel. No. 373-7908 to 09
Fax: 374-4138 |
Management Association of the Philippines
Mr. Arnold P. Salvador
Executive Director, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)
Center for Management Excellence
Unit 608, 6th Floor, Tower One, Ayala Triangle
Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City
E-mail: mapsecretariat@gmail.com
Tel. No. 751-1152
Fax: 751-1154 |
Law |
Kyushu University |
UP - College of Law
Mr. Danilo L. Concepcion
Dean, UP - College of Law
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
E-mail: ocs.uplaw@yahoo.com
Tel. No. 920-5514 local 415; 927-0518 |
School of Government
(Public Administration) |
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies |
Civil Service Commission
Hon. Francisco T. Duque III
Chairman, Civil Service Commission
Thru the office of:
Director Agnes Padilla
Executive Director IV, Civil Service Institute
Civil Service Commission
IBP Road, Constitution Hills, Batasang Pambansa Complex,
Diliman, Quezon City 1126
E-mail: agnesdpadilla07@yahoo.com
Tel. Nos. 951-4724, 951-2574, 931-4182, 931-7971
Telefax: 931-8019 |
School of Local Government |
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies |
UP-National College of Public Administration and Governance
Dr. Alex B. Brillantes
Commissioner, CHED
Professor, UP - National College of Public Administration and Governance
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
E-mail: abrillantes2001@yahoo.com
Tel. No. 981-8500 local 4176; 928-3861
Fax: 926-1432 |
For more information about scholarships offered by the Japanese Government, please visit the Culture and Education section of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines’ website at http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/culture/index.htm.
