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The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
- JASSO Scholarships

If you enroll at APU, you may be eligible to receive the following scholarships:

Reservation Program for the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission (hereinafter refered to as the JASSO Scholarship)
The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students who participated in the Study in Japan Global Network Project (hereinafter refered to as the JASSO Study in Japan Scholarship)

Both types of scholarships are awarded with the following aims, however the conditions for the two scholarships differ.

Scholarships Overview

These scholarships are awarded to privately funded international students who are expected to enroll in APU, excel in both academic and personal endeavors, and are facing difficulties in pursuing their university education due to economic reasons. The objective of this program is to alleviate economic anxiety after students have arrived in Japan and continued onto higher studies, to improve admission procedures prior to arrival in Japan, and to help students make the most of their education. For a maximum of one year, the Government of Japan will provide a monthly subsidy of 48,000 yen (actual disbursements in AY 2021) to eligible students.

Payment Breakdown (For both the JASSO Scholarship and JASSO Study in Japan Scholarship)

April Enrollment: 48,000 yen (monthly) × 12 months (maximum)
September Enrollment: 48,000 yen (monthly) × 6 months (maximum)

As per the scholarship foundation, international students who fail to enter Japan will not be awarded the scholarship payment. Scholarships may also cease to be granted if you do not enter the country by the specificied date.

JASSO Scholarship: Eligibility Criteria for English Basis Students

Have applied to APU from outside Japan and do not have a long-term residence in Japan at the time of application.
Do not have Japanese nationality.
Must obtain a student visa to study in Japan before enrolling at APU.
Be a privately financed student.
The average monthly remittance from your financial sponsors must be 90,000 JPY or less (excluding expenses for admissions fees and tuition, etc.).
(Only if you have dependents residing in Japan) The annual income of the dependent must be less than five million JPY.
Have the necessary language skills to enroll at APU. Note that applicants taking the TOEIC® L&R Test must have 780 points or higher, while applicants taking Duolingo must have 100 points or higher. ^*Applicants who are exempt from submitting English language proficiency scores also meet the eligibility criteria.

JASSO Scholarship: Eligibility Criteria for Japanese Basis Students

Have applied to APU from outside Japan and do not have a long-term residence in Japan at the time of application.
Do not have Japanese nationality.
Must obtain a student visa to study in Japan before enrolling at APU.
Be a privately financed student.
The average monthly remittance from your financial sponsors must be 90,000 JPY or less (excluding expenses for admissions fees and tuition, etc.).
(Only if you have dependents residing in Japan) The annual income of the dependent must be less than five million JPY.
Take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) outside of Japan and send the results to APU by the following date (regardless of score attained).

Submission deadline: April Enrollment - February 28, September Enrollment - August 31

JASSO Study in Japan Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Have participated in any activities listed below organized by the Study in Japan Global Network Project prior to the deadline below:
- Consulted with overseas study coordinators and network organizations.
- Participated in educations fairs (physical or online) organized by the Study in Japan Global Network Project.
- Visited overseas network organization offices.
Participation deadline: April Enrollment - December 31, September Enrollment - June 30
Have a nationality of a MEXT designated country, and not have Japanese nationality.
Must obtain a student visa to study in Japan before enrolling at APU.
Be a privately financed student.
The average monthly remittance from your financial sponsors must be 90,000 JPY or less (excluding expenses for admission fees and tuition, etc.)
(Only if you have dependents residing in Japan) The annual income of the dependent must be less than five million JPY.
Have the necessary language skills to enroll at APU. Note that applicants taking the TOEIC® L&R Test must have 780 points or higher, while applicants taking Duolingo must have 100 points or higher. *Applicants who are exempt from submitting English language proficiency scores also meet the eligibility criteria.

About the Study in Japan Global Network Project

The Study in Japan Global Network Project was launched by the Japanese government to encourage international students to come and study in Japan. In collaboration with Japanese universities and the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), the network organizes education fairs, consultation services, establishes overseas offices, and promotes studying in Japan through various social media platforms. Click on the links below for information on the Study in Japan Global Network Project for each region:

You can also visit the MEXT website for further details.

Further Information

Notification of Results

If you are selected to receive either of the JASSO scholarships, you will be notified by the university after your enrollment to APU. Results of the JASSO Scholarship will not be released prior to enrollment.

JASSO Scholarship Acceptance Rate

AY2022 Acceptance Rate for Undergraduate Students: 62.4%
(Number of recipients for both the JASSO Scholarship and JASSO Study in Japan Scholarship) / (Number of students who qualified for eligibility)