Greetings from the ASEAN University Network!
The Japan Foundation, in collaboration with the AUN Secretariat and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University, invites undergraduate students to the ASEAN-Japan Youth Forum, “Take Actions for Social Change” (TASC) 2026.
Under the theme “Live in Harmony with Nature: Reimagining the Biosphere from Asian Perspectives,” this program empowers the next generation of leaders. The five-month journey (August – December 2026) features a hybrid curriculum of online seminars alongside immersive field trips in Japan and a selected ASEAN member country.
We are pleased to inform you that the application for TASC 2026 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada undergraduate students.
Linked Resource
Program Guidelines, Application Form, and Essay Form: [Visit the AUN Website]
ELIGIBILITY
- Active undergraduate students at UGM.
- Passionate about sustainable innovation and cross-cultural leadership.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Duly filled Application Form
- Completed Essay Form
- Letter of Recommendation from a professor or advising teacher from UGM
- (Optional but recommended) Proof of English Proficiency (e.g., TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS)
- All templates are available for download on the AUN website.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Application Period: Now until May 1st, 2026 (23.59 HRS, GMT+7, BKK time)
- How to Apply: Submit the application through the AUN website (Application Form)
- Necessary Documentation:
- A duly filled Application Form
- An Essay completed by the applicant
- A letter of recommendation from a professor or advising teacher from the applicant’s current university
- (If available) Proof of English Proficiency through a valid test result or certificate (e.g., TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS)
SELECTION TIMELINE
- 29 May 2026: 1st Round Selection Result Announcement
- 1 June – 26 June 2026: 2nd Round Selection (Online Interviews)
- 10 July 2026: Final Result Announcement for Successful Candidates The FINAL decision is from the AUN Secretariat and the Japan Foundation.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
- In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)
CONSULTATION INFO
If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:
- WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
- Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM
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