2017 Kumamoto University Summer Program in English – Call for Applications
Kumamoto University 2017 Summer Program in English.
The program consists of Japanese studies, Japanese culture experiences, and study trips for undergraduate students from Kumamoto partner universities.
The Summer Program in English offered by the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies at Kumamoto University was created to provide international students who have an interest in studying abroad in Japan with a chance to experience life as an international student at Kumamoto University.
Dates
Tuesday, July 25 – Thursday, August 3 2017 (10 days)
Place
Kumamoto University, with educational excursions around Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Eligibility
Participation in this program is open to students who:
・are undergraduate students studying at universities with which Kumamoto University has agreement for academic or student exchange
・have English language proficiency equal to or greater than IELTS level 5
*Please note that participation in this program is limited to 80 students. If we receive more than 80 applications for the program, a selection will be held based on JASSO Grade Point Average (GPA) score.
Contents
The following are tentative schedules for each course of the Summer Program. Please note that the contents are subject to change.
※ A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all students who successfully complete the contents of the program.
English Course:
| Day | Time | Content |
| 1 | PM | Arrive in Kumamoto |
| 2 | AM | Program Orientation |
| PM | Exchange Activity with Japanese Students
Welcome Party |
|
| 3 | All Day | Study trip to Yamaga |
| 4 | AM | Classroom Lectures |
| PM | Cultural Experience: Making “wagashi” (Japanese sweets) | |
| 5 | All Day | Study Trip to Mt. Aso |
| 6 | AM | Study Trip to Kumamoto Castle |
| 7 | AM | Classroom Lectures |
| PM | Cultural Experience: Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy | |
| 8 | AM | Classroom Lectures |
| PM | Presentations and exchange event with high school students | |
| 9 | AM | Information about studying abroad in Japan |
| PM | Closing ceremony and farewell party | |
| 10 | All Day | Return home |
Participants who meet the necessary qualifications are eligible to receive a government scholarship worth 80,000 Japanese Yen, provided by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), for their own personal use.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a JASSO GPA score greater than or equal to 2.3, and not receive any other scholarships for this program which exceed 80,000 Japanese Yen. Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available, and they will be awarded based on the applicants’ GPA scores.
Requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic transcript
- TOEFL or IELTS, with minimum score of: TOEFL 550, IELTS 6,5, iBT 100, TOEFL Prediction is not accepted
- Motivation letter (500-800 words)
Submit your documents to IRO ITB, Jalan Ganesha No. 17, Bandung.
The deadline for applications is April 17, 2017.