J a p a n   C o m p e t i t i o n

AWARDS
In Japan, the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program will select six Global Leaders from the participating universities.  Global Leaders will be invited to attend a dinner in Tokyo in April 2009 to receive their cash award.  In conjunction with the dinner, a selection panel will interview the Global Leaders and select three to receive an all-expense-paid trip to represent the group at the Global Leadership Institute in New York City in July 2009.

PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
International Education Blueprint, Inc. (IEB) conducts the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders competition in Japan for IIE.  The following eight institutions in Japan have been invited to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program this year:

• Hitotsubashi University
• International Christian University
• Keio University
• Kyoto University
• Sophia University
• Tokyo Institute of Technology
• University of Tokyo
• Waseda University

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JAPAN COMPETITION
Students MUST be nominated by their universities in order to apply for this award. Each participating university will be asked to nominate a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 candidates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. University liaisons will submit nomination forms to International Education Blueprint, Inc. on behalf of each nominated student. The nomination deadline in Japan is January 10, 2009.

Please note: only nominated second-year students from participating universities will be invited to apply for this award in Japan.

Only nominees will have access to the application; only those who meet the eligibility criteria described below will be considered for the award. Nominees need not be a citizen of the country in which they are applying. Nominees must:

• have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school;
• have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the first year in college or university. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0 or international equivalent, or be in the top 10% of his/her class;
• be full-time students in the second year of a university undergraduate degree program at one of the universities invited to participate in the 2008-2009 program year;
• be pursuing their first undergraduate degree (all fields of study accepted); and
• demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.

IIE uses the following information to evaluate applicants and select the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders:

• Electronic application and supporting documents
• Honors and awards
• Hobbies and extracurricular activities
• Community service and volunteer activities
• Personal Statement / Essay

COURSE OF ACTION FOR NOMINATED STUDENTS TO APPLY
Nominated students will be notified of their nominee status via email in January 2009.

Nominees must submit the following to International Education Blueprint by February 21, 2009:

• A printed electronic application. The application must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IEB with supporting documents.
• Undergraduate university transcripts (your official record of grades or marks)
• Two letters of recommendation. Recommenders must use the required recommendation forms that are distributed to the nominee. One recommendation should address the nominee's leadership abilities and personal character; the second letter should address the nominee's intellect and prospects for continued academic success. At least one letter must come from a university faculty member. The other letter may come from another university faculty member or an adult, non-family member who has supervised the nominee's education, work, or other activities. If the nominee's first language is not English, the letters should offer an assessment of his/her English language capabilities. The two letters of recommendation may be submitted without English translations.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS
International Education Blueprint will convene a selection panel to review complete and qualified applications. They will evaluate the following qualities of the applicant:

• Academic achievement
• Leadership ability
• Potential for growth
• Communication skills
• Personal qualities or character
• References

COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Students selected for nomination will be notified via email and given instructions on completing the online application. After submitting the online application via the Internet, eligible nominees must print the application and send it to International Education Blueprint.  Please include copies of your university undergraduate transcripts (official record of grades or marks), two letters of recommendation (please see above for specific recommendation requirements), and your resume/curriculum vitae. The two letters of recommendation may be submitted without English translations. Please send your printed application and required documents to the following address by February 21, 2009:

Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program
International Education Blueprint, Inc.
1-3-11-101 Sakai
Musashino, Tokyo
180-0022 Japan

DEADLINES & CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information regarding the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program in Japan, please contact International Education Blueprint.  You may email your questions and comments to iebgsglp@ieb.co.jp or call 0422-54-5654.

The NOMINATION deadline in Japan is January 10, 2009. 

The APPLICATION deadline in Japan is February 21, 2009.