Bergé International Talent Programme Application Packet – Feb-Mar 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION
Program Schedule
Submit this entry form to HU’s Educational
Affairs OfficeInterview
Submit Application Materials
Announcement of Participants
Pre-Departure Orientations (7 sessions)
Departure from Tokyo
International Talent Programme
Return to Tokyo

October 6, 2023, 5 p.m.
October 11, 2023
October 25, 2023, 5 p.m.
November 6, 2023
Begins on November 8, 2023
February 2 2024
February 3 – March 10, 2024
March 11 2024

Program Cost

The only expense students will pay are costs associated with organizing a roundtrip flight between their homeand Madrid, mandatory travel insurance, plus personal expenses. Bergé will assume all costs associated directly
to the program: Accommodations, training, business flights and transport during their stay (if required), allnecessary materials to develop the program and the cost of any special entertaining and cultural events that willtake 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 withthis 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 internshipprogram 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 to participate
in the program, p. 3-5) to Hitotsubashi University (HU) Educational Affairs Office before October 6, 2023.
2. The Recruiting Committee at HU will conduct interviews of applicants on October 11.
3. Those applicants who participate in the interview process will submit the remaining application materials byOctober 25 to HU’s 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 final decision will
be announced on November 6. The University’s Educational Affairs will communicate the result to the students.
5. Selected students must participate in pre-departure orientations at HU during the winter semester.

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Bergé International Talent Programme Application Packet – Feb-Mar 2024

Application Instructions (February-March 2024 Program)
To apply for the January-February 2024 Bergé International Talent Programme, please complete thefollowing application materials:
1. Complete and submit this Entry Form by October 6, 2023 to HU’s Educational Affairs Office.
2. Participate in a group interview. The process will require an interview to check the language command ofcandidates, 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 youremployment history in reverse chronological order, if applicable (with titles, dates, and whether 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 a candidate. 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.
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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 whatever else
you would like the Admissions Committee to know. Through what you write, we hope to discover 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 200words or less.
The letter should be addressed to:
Bergé y CompañíaInternational Talent Programme Committee (Note: no individual names needed)
Paseo de la Castellana, 6428046 MadridEspaña

7. You may provide additional information regarding any of the following topics that you consider relevant.
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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 theSelection Committee.
List your hobbies, interests, and activities, including any significant accomplishments related to them.

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