Period│ Just 1 - August 23, 2019

Location│ Japan

Theme│【1--Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)】

The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year

2030. The SDGs are part of Resolution 70/1 of the United Nations General Assembly: “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for

Sustainable Development.” The participants of this program will consider this universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet

and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. While visiting various ports during the cruise, they will generate a glocal (global

and local) solution to contribute to the 17 goals as their small group research project.

【2--Glocal (Global and Local) Topics】

In this program, participants will visit various ports of call throughout Japan where they will have the chance to interact with private

companies and organizations that offer products and services particular to each region. Through sampling the unique characteristics of

each region, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the diversity abounding within the country, forming connections with the

world through efforts to introduce the regional charms of Japan to their home countries in the form of images, videos, blogs, and

articles in English and their native language.

Content│ (1) Exposure Programs [7 cities]

(2) Onboard Seminars [90 minutes x 10 sessions]

(3) Action Challenge [2 Projects / group]

Schedule│ July 1st – 21st Pre-Program Session* (*International students nominated by UMAP’s pledged institutions are expected to

participate in the 4 week long pre-program session (COIL, Collaborative Online International Learning) and

UMAP-COIL Osaka Seminar. Those who fail to participate in this pre-program may not be eligible for the

scholarship. There will be 4 consecutive virtual sessions scheduled. The participants are given an account to

an interactive platform provided (called “ImmerseU”).)

July 27th – August 4th UMAP-COIL Osaka Seminar (i) (Only for International students)

August 4th – 23rd Cruise Program (ii) (For both Japanese and International students)

Eligibility│ a. Students between the ages of 18 and 35 (who are currently enrolled in National Sun Yat-sen Universtiy.);

b. with a minimun GPA of 3.0;

c. with TOEFL iBT score of 87 or above

Fees│ a. JPY 150,000 (USD1350.49) ～ JPY 170,000 (USD1530.57)

* USD 1 = JPY 111.07 (as of April 11 2019)

* Included are 1) full program and tuition costs; 2) all expenses related to the exposure programs; 3) accommodation and meals onboard

Peace Boat; and 4) other miscellaneous expenses.

b. Additional fees will be charged as follows upon their arrival: 21,600 JPY for port charges, 10,000 JPY for onboard tips, and 2,000 JPY for

international tourist tax.

Scholarship│ International students with a strong statement of purpose whose academic performance the UMAP-COIL Committee recognizes as

superb, will be granted:

Approximately 80,000 JPY JASSO scholarship. The final decision on the total amount of the scholarship to be granted will be

announced by the end of May to each accepted applicant.

※ International students who will receive a JASSO scholarship (80,000 JPY) must participate in this Osaka program. For those who

do not wish to receive the scholarship and Japanese residence, this program is optional.

How to apply│a. Email personal information to yvettewang@mail.nsysu.edu.tw to get the password for application.

(1. Name in Chinese、2. Name as on your passport、3. Department、4. Student ID、5. phone number, 6. Scanned/photo of English test result.)

b. Documents to be Submitted (in PDF format):

① Application Form,

② Transcripts in English

(first year students will need a letter of recommendation from a faculty member if they are unable to prepare any transcripts),

③ Statement of Purpose,

④ Letter of Recommendation from a member of the University,

⑤ English Language Ability Certification

(Students who completed their primary education in English do not need to submit certification) .

c. Download appliaction documents here.

d. Submit the documents via the online application form.