Students' Action Support
What is Students' Action Support?
- We support students to ask their own questions about social issues, and to launch projects and participate in research activities with overseas universities and research institutions.
- Support for participation and travel expenses for domestic and international competitions and conferences where students will represent APU after passing through domestic and international selection rounds.
We expect that having students work together on international projects to solve problems will provide valuable learning and experience, and will play an important role in helping students develop cooperation and teamwork with a global perspective.
We believe that not only do students gain experience working with people from different perspectives and cultures, but they also gain the skills to independently exercise leadership and deal with real challenges, helping to develop the next generation of leaders.
Application Details
Support Amount
The maximum amount will be 100,000 yen per organization/individual.
*We will reimburse the actual costs of participation and transportation required for participation in the program.
[Note]
This support is offered four times a year (April, June, October, and December). Please note that the support funds will be allocated after the implementation of the project, regardless of whether or not the project is implemented at the time of application.
Recruitment Method
Notices and applications will be posted on Campus Terminal. Please submit your proposal based on the selection criteria.
In addition to the activity plan, the proposal should also include the results to be obtained from the initiative and an estimated costs plan.
Selection Method
The APU Alumni Association Support Change Makers Fund Management Committee will determine the amount to be awarded based on a comprehensive consideration of the following criteria:
- Project Goals and Description: Students will be evaluated on whether the goals of their proposed project are clear, socially significant, and feasible.
- Student Leadership and Contribution: assesses whether the student is expected to demonstrate leadership of the project and work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders.
- Social Impact and Sustainability: assesses whether the project is sustainable and has the potential to have a social impact in the future.
- Student Learning and Growth: Evaluate the extent to which the project contributes to student learning and growth.
- Budget Adequacy: Examine whether the proposed budget is commensurate with the goals and content of the project.
Payment
After the activity is completed, you are required to submit a report and expense documentation (receipts). After submission, the university will transfer the funds to the designated account.
*As a general rule, we will not be able to pay without a receipt.
Other
- We will hold debriefings (online and on-campus) for donors and submit implementation reports.
- We plan to post the information on our website, Instagram, note, etc.
Outline of the applications
Application form
Applications for fiscal year 2024 have been closed.
Next call for applications is scheduled for April 2025.
Contact information (for inquiries)
Can you support this kind of initiative?
How do I fill out the application form?
If you have any questions, such as the following, please contact us. Depending on the nature of your inquiry, you may be referred to a member of the APU Alumni Association Support Change Makers Fund Management Committee.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Outreach and Research Office
Strategic Planning Team, Donation Secretariat
E-mail: giving@apu.ac.jp
