Yokohama NGO and International Development Practicum

Twelve-week field placement working with Japanese refugee support NGOs, fair-trade organizations, and municipal multicultural centers in Yokohama and Tokyo.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing at MGU with minimum 2.8 GPA.
English language proficiency: Japanese JLPT N2 and English B2.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Resume and 500-word statement of volunteer commitment.
Recommendation letters: Volunteer Center advisor approval.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: ¥100,000 monthly living stipend funded by the MGU International Volunteer Center
Application fee: ¥0
Tuition / joining costs: Included in course credits

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Meiji Gakuin University - Yokohama Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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