Call for Applications: Keio University Keio Student Mentoring Program, First Cohort of the 2023 Academic Year

2023/07/20

Launching a Mentoring Program for Keio Students and Keio University Alumni!

The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is launching the Keio Student Mentoring Program and is now accepting applications for the first cohort of the 2023 academic year.

Based on the spirit of learning while teaching, teaching while learning, we hope this program will provide an opportunity for Keio students (mentees) and Keio University alumni (mentors) active in society to interact, deepen their understanding of an inclusive campus, and think about their future together.

Recruitment for the First Cohort of the 2023 Academic Year.pdf

Please review the details below and apply using the application form on Google Forms .

■ Program Eligibility

・Regular undergraduate students of Keio University (in-person programs) *Students who can participate for one year, from the fall semester through the spring semester.

・Students who have a broad interest in an inclusive environment and are motivated to think about their personal and society's future through dialogue with mentors.

(In case of a large number of applicants, priority will be given to students in lower academic years.)

■ Mentoring Overview

・Mentoring sessions will be conducted in groups, not one-on-one (planned composition: 2 mentors + 4 mentees).

・Groups will remain fixed for one year, and each group will decide on the theme for its sessions.

・Sessions will generally be held online.

・Goals will be set at the beginning, with a mid-term progress report at the end of March and a final report (at a Graduation Ceremony for program participants).

■ Schedule and Duration

・October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024

・Program-wide workshops (twice a year: scheduled for November and May)

・Individual group sessions (four times a year: dates to be decided by mentors/mentees)

■ Selection Schedule

・Application deadline: August 7 (Mon), 13:00 (strictly enforced)

・First screening: Document review (First screening results will be announced via a message on the keio.jp portal by mid-August).

・Second screening: Interview (to be conducted online in late August).

・Number of participants: Approximately 30

■ Application Documents

(1) Application form (including statement of purpose) / Within 300 characters, to be answered on the application form.

(2) Academic transcript (academic performance will not be a selection criterion) / Upload to the Box link provided on the application form.

(3) Themed essay / Within 800 characters, to be answered on the application form.

◇ Theme: "What you think is most needed now for an inclusive environment within Keio or in society as a whole."

*Please note that applications submitted after the deadline or that do not meet the submission requirements for (1)–(3) will not be considered.

*For details, please read the application guidelines.

Application Guidelines https://keio.box.com/s/x1l5tqiib7yfytm7ieuq0aqyl2o0dkbq

Application Form Google Forms

Inquiries: Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion keiodiversity@info.keio.ac.jp

We look forward to receiving your applications!