Summer 2009 at Hakuoh University in Tochigi, Japan OpenU to outstanding service-learning students fromU any University of Hawai‘i Community College campus U Hakuoh University in Oyama, located in the southern area of Tochigi prefecture, just 50 miles north of Tokyo, offers a ten-day summer home stay program to 7 selected UH Community College students who have played an important role in impacting their community and colleges through service-learning. Students who are selected for the program will spend time in the classroom meeting and working with Hakuoh students, studying Japanese culture, visiting historical sites, and participating in a service-learning project with a final capstone. Dates: June 18 – June 29, 2009 (10 days in Japan) Eligibility: U.S. citizenship at the time of application Hawai`i residency at the time of application Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with high quality of service as determined by your reflection paper, recommendations, and evaluations. 2 Letters of Recommendation from: a Service-Learning coordinator or supervisor, indicating the number of service-learning hours completed by the applicant and from an UHCC faculty member. (Recommendation forms are provided.) T Program Fee: Some of the participants’ expenses will be subsidized with funds from UHCC/Kapi’olani Community College and Hakuoh University, as indicated below: Expenses UHCC/Kapi’olani CC Hakuoh University Participant Airfare $500.00 subsidized --------------------------- Rest of the airfare (approx. ---- between $600-$700) Lodging ------------------------------- 100% of costs ------------------------------- Ground transp. ------------------------------- 100% of costs ------------------------------- Meals ------------------------------- 70% - 80% of meals 20% - 30% of meals Personal expenses ------------------------------- --------------------------- 100% of personal expenses ---- How to apply: Complete the following materials and mail to address below. Application Form available online http://kapiolani.hawaii.edu/object/studyabroadjapan.htmlHTU UTH Official transcripts 2 letters of recommendation (please use the form provided) MAIL ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: Kapi’olani Community College Service-Learning Office c/o Hakuoh International Service-Learning Study Tour 4303 Diamond Head Rd Naio 214 Honolulu, HI 96816 MUST BE POSTMARKED BY March 20, 2009. Any questions should be directed to: Melisa Orozco at (808) 734-9503. Kapi’olani Community College Service-Learning Coordinator .