Global Experiences and Scholarships

Global Experiences

Overview

Global Experiences is one of the mandatory components to complete the GLP-I. Global Experiences are designed to provide students with the actual overseas experience or global experience in Japan that is necessary for a global career and leadership skills.
In GLP-I, based on the leadership foundations learned in GLC-I, students engage in global activities with a perspective on the SDGs. Through actual experiences, they learn about and deepen their understanding of these topics.

Recognizing Global Experiences

The activities, which each student will engage in, will be recognized as Global Experiences. Specifically, activities that fit into the following categories will be eligible for recognition. Certification requires commitment to more than 23 hours of educational program or work at the Global Experiences in which they participated.

Engaging in Global Experiences

Global Experiences is generally designed with expectation to be participated in after completing the Global Capstone.* In the Global Capstone, under the mentorship of a faculty member, the student will conduct an 'Academic Investigation' on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), plan of Global Experiences you'd like to participate in, and ultimately create the 'UTokyo Global Leadership Portfolio' (tentative). Furthermore, after completing the Global Experiences, the student will present at the Global Leadership Summit based on the 'UTokyo Global Leadership Portfolio' (tentative) you created and the actual learning from the Global Experiences.
The Global Capstone and Global Leadership Summit serve as platforms to prepare, reflect on, and showcase the outcomes of these experiences.

*If a student participates in a program that qualifies as Global Experiences before the Global Capstone, the handling of such case will differ. Please refer to the Q&A for more details.

List of Program Categories Recognized as Global Experiences

a. Study abroad programs offered by GlobE
　a-1. USTEP (University-wide Student Exchange Program)
　a-2. Short-Term Study Abroad Programs offered by GlobE
b. All study abroad programs offered by college or faculty at UTokyo
c. Some overseas programs offered by the External Relations Promotion Group, UTokyo
　c-1. Overseas Programs among Hands-on Activities
　c-2. UTokyo Global Internship Program（UGIP）
d. Regular courses at UTokyo which include overseas experience (excluding Global Liberal Arts Courses）
e. Some domestic programs offered by GlobE
　e-1. Short-term inbound programs for students from overseas institutions in which UTokyo students can participate
f. Global Experiences not listed above that involve overseas travel, for which the student has applied for and received approval

Scholarships for Global Experiences

Overview

The GLP-I Global Experiences scholarship aims to
❶ financially support students' global experiences,
❷ encourage more students to pursue GLP-I completion, and
❸ provide an opportunity to experience the world from the perspective of diversity and inclusion.
Students have the opportunity to receive up to two scholarships, depending on their completion status of the GLP-I component.

Eligibility for GLP-I Global Experiences Scholarships

To receive the first (GLP-I Global Experiences Scholarship (1)) and the second (GLP-I Global Experiences Scholarship (2)) scholarships, you need to meet the following requirements.

	GLP-I Global Experiences Scholarships (1) is unlocked during the Global Capstone. Participating in and presenting at the Global Leadership Summit after the completion of Global Experiences.
	GLP-I Global Experiences Scholarships (2) is unlocked by completing the whole program (including elective components).

Scholarships Specifications

For both the first and second scholarships, the programs that are eligible for funding are those that may be certified as Global Experiences.
For the first scholarships, there are no restrictions on the destination country or region.
The second scholarship, on the other hand, is only for participation in a program in the designated country or region.
For both the first and second scholarships, the monthly stipend is based on the country/region, specifically, a maximum of three months' stipend in the range of 60,000-100,000 yen, plus round-trip economy class airfare, which is the most affordable option.

The second scholarship is not available for the programs in the North America region, Australia and New Zealand in Oceania, and the European countries and regions shown in the lower left of the table.

Click here for a list of monthly stipend depending on country or region (PDF 242KB)

FAQ

About the Global Experiences

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Can English language learning programs qualify as Global Experiences?

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Can Global Experiences completed prior to the Global Capstone be recognized?

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If you have already completed a GE, it may qualify as a GLP-I Global Experiences (though no scholarship is available). In addition, the program must fall into categories a-e, and the content must be used for Global Capstone and Global Leadership Summit.
Students who complete their GE before the Global Capstone may also qualify for up to two scholarships for each GE-eligible program. The requirements and details remain the same as for those completing GE after the Global Capstone. However, for GE Scholarship (1), eligibility to receive the scholarship will be granted only after completing the Global Leadership Summit.

About the Scholarships

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Can I combine the GLP-I schoalrship with other scholarships?