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13TH HITACHI YOUNG LEADERS INITIATIVE (13TH HYLI)
“ASEAN PERSPECTIVES ON THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES OF
DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS”
27 to 30 July 2015
Makati, Philippines
Application Deadline: 3 April 2015
Thank you for your interest in HYLI! Each year we strive to bring together the region’s sharpest students
to discuss the important issues facing Asia and the world, and provide an opportunity to meet with the
prominent figures from government, business, academia and NGOs.
Interested? Please read the points below carefully and tick the boxes accordingly. Applicants who are
unable to fulfill all of the criteria or perform the roles stated below are not eligible to participate in the
programme.
Basic qualifying criteria
Students interested in applying for the 13th HYLI must:
Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate at local universities approached by Hitachi and not
exceeding the age of 28 at the time of the event (July 2015)
At the time of application, you are currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior of your chosen
university degree.
Maintain a minimum CGPA / CAP / GPA of 3.0 out of 4 (or 3.5 out of 5)
Be active in extra-curricular activities and / or community work
Have a keen interest in and be familiar with regional and global affairs
Have good written and spoken English, preferably with a flair for public speaking
Did you tick all the boxes? Congratulations, you are eligible for consideration to be a representative of
your country at the 13th HYLI!
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Important notes
1. The 13th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) will be held from 27 to 30 July 2015 in Manila,
Philippines.
2. The final selection interviews are planned to be conducted in early 2015. Short-listed students must
be available to attend their final interview.
3. Students selected to participate in the 13th HYLI will be required to submit a paper on their research
and understanding of their designated theme, prior to the event.
4. Students selected will be requested to present a performance during the 13th HYLI that is
representative of their home country’s culture.
5. Students selected will act as ambassadors of their respective countries and will be required to
respect the guidelines set out by the organiser and participate in all activities throughout the 13th
HYLI.
6. The organiser will sponsor event-related round trip airfare, hotel accommodation and meals of
selected student representatives attending the 13th HYLI in Philippines
7. For information on past initiatives, please visit:
http://www.hitachi.com/csr/sc/activities/hyli/index.html
8. Please note that late submissions or incomplete application forms will not be considered.
9. Personal Data Protection Notice: In submitting your personal information for the "13th Hitachi
Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) ", you agree and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of
your personal data in accordance with Hitachi Asia Ltd.’s Privacy Policy regarding the protection of
personal information which can be viewed at
http://www.hitachi.com.sg/utility/privacy/index.html.
Please submit the completed forms to Ninemer Public Relations P L:
Wu Ying Ying
Ninemer Public Relations P L
T: 6534 9909
M: 9329 5889
E: wuyingying@ninemer.com
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PARTICIPANT APPLICATION FORM
A.
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Attach Recent Colour Photo
Name
Nationality
Country of Birth
Date of Birth
Age
Sex
Religion
Home Address
Home/Mobile Telephone
Fax
Email
Passport No./Identification No.
B. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Please attach photocopies of results for all university level examinations.
Institution Currently Attending
Faculty
Subjects Majored in
Current Year of Study (e.g. First year, Second year)
Grade Point Average (GPA / CGPA / CAP)
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Educational Background
Schools/Institutions and Country Attended
Highest Standard
Passed
Other Academic Qualifications
C. COMMAND OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TOEIC/TOEFL score (if applicable)
Written (Please state level of proficiency: excellent, good, fair)
Spoken (Please state level of proficiency: excellent, good, fair)
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Year Passed
D.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
a. Societies/Clubs/Sports
Description of Involvement (e.g. Position
Type of Activity
held, level of participation, prizes and
awards)
Period of
Participation
Person In Charge
/ Contact Details
b. Other Activities (e.g. Community and voluntary work, debates, essay/art competitions, scouts etc.)
c. Scholarships and Other Awards
d. Hobbies/Interests
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E.
ESSAY
Please answer the following questions:
1. Why do you want to join the Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI)? What difference will HYLI
make in helping you achieve your goals? (Please limit your response to 250 words)
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2. Safe, accessible and efficient public transportation is an essential driver of ASEAN’s economic
development. What challenges does your country currently face on public transportation?
What is being done to address them? What would you do differently? (Please limit your
response to 500 words)
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F.
REFERENCE
Please obtain the signature from one university official as a referee who supports your participation in
the initiative. Please note that relatives and friends should not be used as referees and the organizer
may contact the referee(s) for a testimony if necessary.
Name
Occupation
Company/Organization
Office/Mobile Number
Email
Relationship to Applicant
I, ____________________ hereby affirm that the applicant of this application form fulfills the basic
Name of Reference
qualifying criteria to apply for the program and I recommend the applicant’s participation in the
initiative.
_________________________________________
Reference’s Name and Signature
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_________________________
Date
G.
DECLARATION
Basic qualifying criteria (Please check the criteria the applicant fulfills)
Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate at local universities approached by Hitachi and not
exceeding the age of 28 at the time of the event (July 2015)
At the time of application, you are currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior of your chosen
university degree.
Maintain a minimum CGPA / CAP / GPA of 3.0 out of 4 (or 3.5 out of 5)
Be active in extra-curricular activities and / or community work
Have a keen interest in and be familiar with regional and global affairs
Have good written and spoken English, preferably with a flair for public speaking
I hereby affirm that the information provided in this application form is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
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Applicant’s Name and Signature
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_________________________
Date