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The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) fosters global leaders who can overcome differences in the world and solve various problems that exist in society. Founded in 1987, the program is currently being rolled out at 69 educational institutions in 44 countries and regions around the world, with three schools in Japan: APU, Waseda University, and Keio University. In 2010, with the $ 1 million USD donated by the Sylff program, APU established a scholarship for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who are expected to become future leaders.

In 2022, 2 graduate students were chosen as APU fellows for this prestigious award.

Naoko Takasu
（Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies 6th semester、Advisor：Professor Tatsufumi Yamagata ）
Research theme：Social and Solidarity Economy Practices in Pakistan: Leading Transformative Changes Required in the Post-COVID-19 Era.

DISSANAYAKE KUDAGELAGE AMILA KALPANI
（Graduate School of Management 3rd semester、Advisor：Associate Professor Katsushi Nakajima）
Research Theme：Performance of the stock market and the economic growth of Asian countries.

On October 14, an online orientation for new fellows was held in which a congratulatory speech was given by Satoshi Kawazoe, Vice President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and Chairman of the Young Leader Scholarship Fund Selection Committee. Both new fellows, Takasu and DISSANAYAKE, said that this opportunity encouraged them to push forward with their research.

The two fellows will have the opportunity to present their research on campus within the year.