Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate (Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship)
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship
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.
About the Scholarship
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate is for international students located outside Japan that are scheduled to enroll in APU’s Graduate School.
Both master’s and doctoral program applicants are welcome to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
- 1.Must not hold Japanese nationality (dual nationality holders included)
- 2.Must obtain a student visa to enter Japan for the purpose of study
- 3.Residing outside Japan until the start of the program
- 4.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 applicant had not completed compulsory education at the time), or the applicant was residing in Japan under the Rotary Youth Exchange high school program.
- 5.Japanese language proficiency at least equivalent to JLPT N4 or above
- 6.Born after April 2, 1981
In case you do not meet the requirements 1 and 2 at the time of application, you may apply for the scholarship on condition that the requirements will be met by the time you arrive in Japan.
For details regarding eligibility requirements and other obligations, please review the application guidelines on the scholarship organization website.
Award
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
Application and Selection Process
- 1. Indicate your intention to be considered as a Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship candidate in the APU Online Application System and submit your application to APU.
- 2. Apply directly to the scholarship organization around October 2025. Inform the organization that the Letter of Acceptance from your desired university will be issued after the scholarship application deadline.
- 3. APU will issue the Letter of Acceptance to candidates selected for the scholarship after the admissions results are announced.
- 4. Submit the Acceptance Letter to the scholarship organization.
For April 2026 Enrollment submit your application by October 20, 2025.
For September 2026 Enrollment submit your application by September 16, 2025
There may be changes to the scholarship conditions. Please ensure to check the details on the scholarship organization's website.
Website
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation - Scholarship for Overseas Candidate
