Overview
The Japan ICU Foundation is launching the Global Citizen Fellowship (GCF) in 2025. GCF is a yearlong program for undergraduate students at ICU which aims to nurture global citizens who will contribute to the wellbeing of humanity. Based on the three pillars of global citizenship: awareness, responsibility and participation, GCF is designed to allow participants to explore their values, develop an awareness of the world and their place in it, and seek ways to contribute to the common good. The fully-funded program is free to the 12 participants.
What will students gain?
- A deeper knowledge of global issues and how different people and organizations are working to solve them
- A heightened self-awareness and a clearer understanding of core values and purpose in life
- A sense of ownership of their cultural roots which empowers their authentic leadership
- Intelligence and skills about how to work and to create relationship in a diverse world
- A sense of responsibility and solidarity for the common good
- Experience taking action to make a positive change in the world
Key Dates
Program Kickoff – April 11, 2025
Weekend Retreat – May 16-18, 2025
New York Program – July 3 – 20, 2025
Weekend Retreat – November 28 – 30, 2025
Culminating Event – March 1, 2026
Program Team
Paul Hastings, Program Lead
Paul is President & CEO of the Japan ICU Foundation. He joined JICUF in 2006 and served in numerous positions before assuming the leadership of the Foundation in 2015. Paul grew up as a third culture kid in Japan. While a student at Bowdoin College, he studied abroad for a semester in Sri Lanka. That experience led him to a lifelong commitment to the field of international education and global learning. In addition to his role at JICUF, Paul is President of the Board of Directors of the American Friends of Asian Rural Institute, a member of the Board of Trustees of The American School in Japan, and a baseball coach in his town of Maplewood, NJ, where he lives with his wife and two sons.
Yuri Morikawa, Program Facilitator
Yuri is an experienced coach and former management consultant specializing in organizational and leadership development. She has trained and coached more than 3,000 leaders and coaches globally from various backgrounds, such as corporate executives, NGO leaders, business owners, and independent professionals. Her coaching integrates mind, body and spirits. Based on her knowledge of cross cultural management, deep listening and strong support for behavioral change. Yuri designs and facilitates training programs and workshops which awaken the potential within, and empower authentic leadership and aligned relationships both individually and as teams.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for GCF you must be an undergraduate degree-seeking student at ICU. We are seeking students who have a keen interest in and firm commitment to the program. To be considered, applicants must be available for the entire program. While the primary language of GCF is English, we welcome students to apply regardless of English fluency.
Application
The application will consist of two stages; a documentary screening and an interview. The application will open on December 1, 2024 and will close at 11:00 am JST on January 15, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed. The results will be announced on February 7, 2025 and successful students will be required to commit to participation by February 14, 2025.
Cost
JICUF will cover the costs for all students to participate in GCF. This includes two domestic retreats, a 2.5-week summer program in New York, individual mentoring sessions and group zoom sessions with the Program Facilitator and the JICUF team throughout the year. This is a significant investment by JICUF to fulfill its mission to nurture global citizens, and students are expected to engage fully with all activities.
Inquiries
Email us at information@jicuf.org if you have any questions.