Applicants must register and obtain the application form before March 26, 2011. The selection rounds will take place from April 4 to May 15, 2011.The Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI) is a community program launched by Hitachi Corporation in 1996. HYLI recognizes the leadership thinking and social responsibility of talented students from leading universities across Asia, helping Asia discover future leadership talent. Each country selects four outstanding students from its exemplary universities to participate in a forum. The forum provides a platform for international students to meet and discuss common regional and global issues. They also have the opportunity to share their perspectives with speakers who are leaders from Asian countries representing government, economic sectors, and academia. Six countries participated in the forum for the first time: Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. The program's resounding success encouraged Hitachi to continue and expand its scope. Vietnam has officially become the 7th country to participate in the 8th HYLI program. Following the success of previous editions, HYLI will be held in January 2012. The qualifying rounds of the competition will follow the following procedures and rules:
I. Selection Process
The selection process for candidates participating in the HYLI forum consists of three main rounds.
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ROUND 1 |
ROUND II |
ROUND III |
| Time |
April 4-10 |
April 18-24 |
May 9-15 |
| Exam format |
IQ test |
Group Discussion |
The selection committee will conduct interviews. |
| Exam content |
• Take a 45-question multiple-choice test in 30 minutes on paper. |
• Six contestants per group, each drawing a topic related to Energy, Environment, and Trade Facilitation in Asia. • Each group has 10 minutes for discussion, 5 minutes for presentation, and 5 minutes for answering questions. |
• Twelve candidates completed the assigned written test and submitted it to the program representative before May 5, 2011. • The selection committee interviewed each candidate for 10 minutes. |
| Number of candidates selected |
The top 10 candidates at each school. |
The 12 best contestants nationwide. |
Four official students and one reserve student will represent Vietnam at HYLI. |
II. Registration Rules
1. Eligibility criteria- Not older than 28 years old as of January 2012. - Academic results above 7.0, preference given to those actively involved in social activities, with organizational and leadership skills. - Proficient in all four English skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
2. Registration method- Applicants should contact Thu Van, K53 International Studies (UV BTK Student Union Executive Committee) at 093 686 1800 or email levan2907@gmail.com to register and obtain the application form before March 26, 2011. - Applicants must send the completed application form to the Student Union Office before March 31, 2011. - After each selection round, successful applicants will receive notification to participate in the next round via the school's official website or email.
