Exemption from UNU Global Seminar Participation Fee


Here is a new advantage for FAP recipient students. Students who apply and are successfully selected as participants in the United Nations University Global Seminar Series may be granted a waiver of the participation fee which covers accommodation, meals and seminar documentation. The students are also granted travel expenses. This advantage will apply only to FAP recipient students who have been dutifully reimbursing FAP funds on schedule (for details of eligibility, please see below).

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1. Objectives and History of UNU Global Seminar
The UNU Global Seminars are held annually in Japan and abroad in an effort to
increase awareness and enhance understanding of contemporary global issues
and the role of the United Nations. This aim is achieved through close interaction
of students and young professionals with scholars and experts working in the UNU's
global networks.

The Global Seminars began in Japan in the Kanto area in 1985 with the first Shonan
Session, and in the Kansai area in 1995 with the Kobe Session. In Japan, additional
UNU Global Seminars are held in Tohoku, Hokkaido, Kobe/Awaji, and Okinawa.
UNU Global Seminar participants are sought by individual application throughout Japan.
The expansion of the UNU Global Seminars abroad began with the Seoul (South Korea)
Session in 2003. The Seoul Session is open to students living in Korea, Japan, China
and Mongolia. The inaugural Hawaii Session was held in March, 2004.
The Hawaii Session addresses students residing in the Pacific Area.

More information on UNU Global Seminars is here
2. Eligibility (for the incentive)
  • Students who have signed an agreement on FAP with Cooperating University.
  • Students who have been reimbursing funds on schedule.
  • Each Cooperating University can recommend one student per year.
* Application to Global Seminars can be made regardless of this advantage. Please find conditions and eligibility for application to Global Seminars on the Global Seminar website.
* Please be noted that the students are responsible for the cancelleation fee.
3. Procedure

  • All applicants should apply for the seminar in which they would like to participate

  • A CU official is required to send a letter of recommendation concerning the applicant to UNU-FAP in order to receive exemption from the participation fee. The format of the letter of recommendation is available upon request(Please contact FAP office).

  • After screening, the Global Seminar office will notify all applicants of the results of screening. Successful applicants will receive notification of acceptance and exemption from the participation fee as an FAP incentive.

4. Report on the UNU Global Seminar
Recepient sutdents of this advantage are required to write reports upon completion of the Global Seminar.