Minerva University Offers Full Scholarships for NPO/NGO Sector in 'World Wise Executive Leadership Program' with Support from The Nippon Foundation
Minerva University will provide full scholarships for 6 NPO/NGO leaders in Asia to attend its 6-month hybrid 'World Wise Executive Leadership Program', supported by The Nippon Foundation.
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Minerva University (San Francisco, USA), with the support of The Nippon Foundation, will offer full-tuition scholarships for 6 individuals from the non-profit sector, such as NPOs/NGOs, for its global leader development program, the "World Wise Executive Leadership Program".
The "World Wise Executive Leadership Program" is a practical leadership education program aimed at managers and practitioners in Asia who are tackling social issues. Through case discussions and exercises, it provides opportunities to learn collaboration, decision-making, consensus building, and communication in a multicultural environment. It is conducted in a hybrid format combining online (live) and in-person elements, starting with a kickoff in Tokyo, followed by 6 months of online classes, and concluding with a 1-week in-person accelerator in San Francisco as the culmination of the program. Furthermore, to prepare for discussion-based classes in English and practical application, an intensive preparation program, "English Bootcamp", will be held for those who wish to participate.
In addition, the background of this program and the type of leader required today are introduced in a NewsPicks article titled "Polish your 'way of life' rather than skills. 'New education' that overturns the image of Japanese leaders has appeared." It is attracting attention as a learning opportunity that goes beyond merely acquiring knowledge and skills, fostering the ability to ask one's own questions and make decisions amidst diverse values.
Program Overview
- Implementation period: June 2026 - March 2027 (planned)
- Target: Managers and practitioners tackling social issues
- Eligibility: Approx. 10 years of management experience, business-level English, residing in Asia, bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Course fee: $10,000 *Significant discounts apply to first-time students
*Travel expenses and some meals are not included. The optional English bootcamp requires a separate fee.
- How to apply: Please check the Minerva University recruitment info page for details.
- Application deadline: May 15, 2026
The "World Wise Executive Leadership Program" is a practical leadership education program aimed at managers and practitioners in Asia who are tackling social issues. Through case discussions and exercises, it provides opportunities to learn collaboration, decision-making, consensus building, and communication in a multicultural environment. It is conducted in a hybrid format combining online (live) and in-person elements, starting with a kickoff in Tokyo, followed by 6 months of online classes, and concluding with a 1-week in-person accelerator in San Francisco as the culmination of the program. Furthermore, to prepare for discussion-based classes in English and practical application, an intensive preparation program, "English Bootcamp", will be held for those who wish to participate.
In addition, the background of this program and the type of leader required today are introduced in a NewsPicks article titled "Polish your 'way of life' rather than skills. 'New education' that overturns the image of Japanese leaders has appeared." It is attracting attention as a learning opportunity that goes beyond merely acquiring knowledge and skills, fostering the ability to ask one's own questions and make decisions amidst diverse values.
Program Overview
- Implementation period: June 2026 - March 2027 (planned)
- Target: Managers and practitioners tackling social issues
- Eligibility: Approx. 10 years of management experience, business-level English, residing in Asia, bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Course fee: $10,000 *Significant discounts apply to first-time students
*Travel expenses and some meals are not included. The optional English bootcamp requires a separate fee.
- How to apply: Please check the Minerva University recruitment info page for details.
- Application deadline: May 15, 2026