ELIGIBILITY:

Must not hold Japanese nationality (dual nationality holders included)

Must obtain a student visa to enter Japan for the purpose of study

Residing outside Japan until the start of the program

Have not resided in Japan for longer than 31 days in total. If the stay exceeded 31 days, it was due to a family situation (only applicable if the applicant had not completed compulsory education at the time), or the applicant was residing in Japan under the Rotary Youth Exchange high school program.

Japanese language proficiency at least equivalent to JLPT N4 or above

Born after April 2, 1981

In case you do not meet requirements 1 and 2 at the time of application, you may apply for the scholarship on the condition that the requirements will be met by the time you arrive in Japan.

The applicant must apply to both APU and the scholarship organization independently. Review the application and selection process thoroughly for both APU and the scholarship organization.

Application deadlines:

For April 2026 Enrollment submit your application by October 20, 2025.

For September 2026 Enrollment submit your application by September 16, 2025

BENEFIT:

The scholarship provides a monthly stipend for the duration of time:

Master’s students: 140,000 JPY per month for two years

Doctoral students: 140,000 JPY per month for two years

Economy air travel and other travel-related expenses reimbursed up to 250,000 JPY after arrival in Japan