Bergé International Talent Programme Application Packet ‒ Feb-Mar 2025

GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Schedule
Submit this entry form to HU's Educational Affairs Office Sept. 27, 2024, 5pm.

Group Interview

October 2, 2024

Submit Application Materials

October 15, 2024

Annoucement of Participants

October 23, 2024

Pre-Departure Orientations (7 sessions)

Begins on November 6, 2024

Departure from Tokyo

Jan. 24, 2025

International Talent ProgrammeJan. 27 - Feb. 28, 2025

Return to Tokyo

March 3, 2025

Program Cost
The only expense students will pay are costs associated with organizing a roundtrip flight between theirhome and Madrid, mandatory travel insurance, plus personal expenses. Bergé will assume all costs
associated directly to the program: Accommodations, training, business flights and transport during theirstay (if required), all necessary materials to develop the program and the cost of any special entertaining
and cultural events that will take place during the program to celebrate certain achievements.

Personal Expenses
Bergé will provide students with a fellowship of €500, to afford living expenses during the 5-week stay. Even
with this assistance, participants should bring money for personal expenses: laundry, weekend
entertainment, shopping and all possible unforeseen expenses. We recommend pocket money of €300 for
the 5-week internship program and a credit card.
Application Deadlines & Selection Process
1. For applicants who apply for this program, you are required to submit this application form (Intent toparticipate in the program, p. 3-5) to Hitotsubashi University (HU) Educational Affairs Office before
September 27, 2024.
2. The Recruiting Committee at HU will conduct interviews of applicants on October 2.
3. Those applicants who participate in the interview process will submit the remaining applicationmaterials by October 15 to HUʼs Educational Affairs Office.
4. The Recruiting Committee will communicate evaluations with the management of Bergé and they will
use a 2-week decision period and will communicate their decision to Committee members. The finaldecision will be announced on November 6. The Universityʼs Educational Affairs will communicate theresult to the students.
5. Selected students must participate in ALL of the pre-departure orientations at HU during the winter sem

Bergé International Talent Programme Application Packet ‒ Feb-Mar 2025

Application Instructions (February-March 2025 Program)
To apply for the February-March 2025 Bergé International Talent Programme, please complete thefollowing application materials:
1. Complete and submit this Entry Form by October 6, 2024 to HUʼs Educational Affairs Office.
2. Participate in a group interview. The process will require an interview to check the language commandof candidates, their communication skills, and maturity. This interview will be conducted by HU faculty
members.
3. Those applicants who participated in the interview process will prepare a business résumé that
includes your employment history in reverse chronological order, if applicable (with titles, dates, andwhether you worked parttime or full-time), your educational record, a picture and any other information
appropriate to a business résumé. The résumé should not be more than one page.
4. Provide one recommendation form on your behalf from an individual who is able to speak objectively
about your achievements and potential (a teacher or employer, for example), using the specific form
provided. Professors connected to this program can NOT write a recommendation letter on behalf of acandidate. Professors associated with this program also can NOT review any application materials.
5. Provide a college transcript. An official transcript is not necessary.
6. Prepare a cover letter (Maximum one page) seeking a place in this program.
・ Please outline your main goals and briefly explain what factors have contributed to your decision toapply to this experience and why you have chosen to do so at this particular stage in your career.
How does this fit into your future plans?
・ The cover letter provides a chance for you to discuss your passions, values, interests and whateverelse you would like the Admissions Committee to know. Through what you write, we hope todiscover how you will contribute to our community.
・ Emphasize those experiences that were most important and meaningful for you ̶ which may notnecessarily be those that were most outwardly prestigious. Be sincere and be specific.
・ Please use this letter to tell us more about you and how you work, think, and act in no more than 200
words or less.
・ The letter should be addressed to:
Bergé y CompañíaInternational Talent Programme Committee (Note: no individual names needed)
Paseo de la Castellana, 6428046 Madrid
España
7. You may provide additional information regarding any of the following topics that you consider relevant.
・ List the leadership activities in which you have actively participated.
・ List your academic and/or professional awards.
・ Language diploma certifying your English proficiency level (e.g., TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) or DELE
(Spanish proficiency test). Participants with DELE Intermediate level will be given priority
consideration by the Selection Committee.
・ List your hobbies, interests, and activities, including any significant accomplishments related to them.