Introduction – Asia Pacific University Japan
Asia Pacific University (APU) in Japan offers a range of scholarships for 2025, providing excellent opportunities for students to pursue higher education in a multicultural environment. These scholarships are designed to support students with strong academic records, leadership potential, and a commitment to global citizenship. Furthermore, APU emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from international students. The available scholarships include full and partial tuition reductions, helping to ease the financial burden of studying abroad. In addition to academic achievements, APU considers extracurricular activities, community involvement, and personal aspirations when awarding scholarships. Therefore, students should ensure that their applications reflect their holistic qualities. To maximize your chances, carefully review the scholarship requirements and deadlines. Additionally, submitting a well-rounded application, including a strong personal statement and letters of recommendation, is crucial. Ultimately, studying at APU on a scholarship can be a transformative experience, opening doors to a global network and diverse career opportunities.
Scholarship Details
- Degree Level: Bachelor – Masters – PhD
- Host Region: Japan
- Institute: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
- Nationality: International
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Last Date: 13 Nov 2024
Scholarship Benefits
- Full Admission Fee Waiver
- Tuition Fee Covered
- Living Expenses Per Month: 144,000 JPY
- Airfare
Available Fields
- International Relations & Global Economy
- Culture, Society, & Media
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Environmental & Resource Management
- International Development & Tourism
- Social Entrepreneurship & Regional Development
- Data Science & Information Systems
Eligibility Requirements
- Intend to study abroad in Japan overseas
- Be a national of a MEXT-designated country
- Be born on or after April 2, 1990
- Have achieved a GPA of at least 2.30 on a 3.00 scale at their most recent university
Application and Selection Process
- Submit the APU application by November 13, 2024 (for September 2025 Enrollment). April enrollment is not available. Additional documents are not required to be considered for this scholarship.
- APU reviews application documents and selects outstanding candidates to recommend to MEXT.
- Applicants selected to be recommended for this scholarship are notified of their final APU application results.
- Selected applicants complete and submit additional MEXT application documents to APU.
- The final scholarship award results are decided by MEXT.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- English Language Proficiency Test
- Academic Transcript
- Research Proposal
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Guidelines
Note
Those who are serving on active military duty or civilians employed by the military at the time of application are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Recipients must be able to arrive in Japan during the arrival period stipulated by APU.
- Those who apply for this scholarship cannot have received a MEXT scholarship in the past unless they have more than 3 years of educational research experience after the final payment of the previous MEXT scholarship award.
- Those who apply for this scholarship cannot apply for another MEXT scholarship.
- Recipients of this scholarship cannot receive a scholarship from another scholarship organization while studying at APU.
- Recipients of this scholarship must have “student” as their status of residence (visa status) in Japan.
- The score validity period requirement for the English Proficiency Test Score: Only scores of examinations taken on or after March 22, 2023, will be accepted.