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THE RYOICHI SASAKAWA YOUNG LEADERS FELLOWSHIP FUND (SYLFF) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: March 19, 2027

LOCATION: Japan

The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) has been established at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University thanks to the kindness of The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research’s Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF). The scholarship aims to cultivate future leaders who will be active both domestically and internationally. Every year, one student from each graduate school will be nominated for the scholarship. The Sylff program aims to identify and nurture leaders who will overcome differences in nationality, language, ethnicity, religion, and political systems to tackle global issues and whose high integrity and drive to address issues unique to their respective countries can make a real difference.

ELIGIBILITY:

Demonstrate a clear commitment to the following:

Take a cross-disciplinary approach to tackle global issues and overcome differences of nationality, language, religion, and political systems.

Propose research content that is consistent with the basic theme of “Issues and Opportunities Facing the Asia-Pacific Region: Rapid Transformation amid Accelerating Globalization.”

Conduct research that is for the benefit of the general public and contributes to social development, freedom, peace, humanity, and international mutual understanding.

Have a strong sense of initiative towards their chosen issue or problem, and have the determination and potential to take a leading role on the domestic and/or international stage

Not currently be receiving, nor be recommended for, any external scholarships.

Please note that APU Tuition Reduction Scholarships are not considered external scholarships. Recipients of this scholarship will not be eligible to receive the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (JASSO) or any other external scholarship with a monthly stipend exceeding 48,000 JPY.


For details regarding eligibility requirements, please review the application guidelines on the scholarship organization website

Application and Selection Process

The Sylff Scholarship only accepts applications for September enrollment. Therefore, please indicate your request to be considered as a Sylff Scholarship candidate in the APU Online Application System and submit your application by March 19, 2027.

APU reviews application documents and selects eligible candidates.

Final results will be announced by APU in June 2027. Recipients will be notified via email.

Required Document:

Research Proposal:

Please refer to the “Research Proposal” section in the APPLICATION PROCESS of the 2027 Graduate Application Handbook and prepare your Research Proposal accordingly

There may be changes to the scholarship conditions. Please be sure to check the details on the scholarship organization’s website.

BENEFIT:

1,500,000 JPY (125,000 JPY/month)

Payment is 125,000 per month from October 2026 to September 2027 and is to be canceled if the recipient takes a leave of absence or loses their enrollment status at APU (due to withdrawal, expulsion, etc.).

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2027-2028 CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIGERIAN APPLICANTS

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Application Deadline: 6 October 2026, at 11:00 (UTC)

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Chevening is the UK Government’s prestigious international scholarships programme.  

Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and partner organisations, we offer exceptional future leaders the opportunity to further their education in the UK, so that they can drive impact in areas of shared priority for the UK and their home countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.

If applying for an award from an ODA-eligible country, be a resident of an ODA-eligible country. This does not have to be the country of citizenship, but all applicants must show a clear intention to support their country of award. 

If you live in a European overseas territory, you may apply through the relevant Chevening award scheme for the European country of which you are a citizen.

Commit to returning to your home country (country of award) for at least two years after your scholarship ends.

Have at least two years’ work experience, acquired after completing your undergraduate degree, equivalent to 2,800 hours.

Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. You must have finished your undergraduate studies at least two years before our application deadline, even if you have not yet received your certificate. However, you will need to have your certificate by the time of your interview.

Apply to three different and eligible  UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the deadline listed on the application timeline.

BENEFIT:

Chevening Scholarships are fully funded, leaving you free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximizing the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.

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