Yamaoka Scholarship

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply to APU. APU will then select eligible candidates to recommend to the scholarship organization.

About the Scholarship

Yamaoka Scholarship Foundation was founded by Yanmar Co., Ltd, a major Japanese agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer, with a mission to support cultivating the necessary skills to contribute to the world peace and the development of society and culture. By providing equal opportunities to receive higher education, the foundation strives towards the realization of a society where people can work and live with peace of mind.

Eligibility Requirements

1.Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Be a national of one of the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, East Timor, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Viet Nam, or Uzbekistan.
2.Possess excellent personal and academic qualities and be in good health.
3.Be in need of financial assistance, with an annual household income of less than 5,000,000 JPY. (Household income will be verified by the university.)
4.Be under 35 years of age.
5.If receiving a scholarship from another scholarship organization, the monthly amount must be less than 50,000 Japanese yen
6.Be willing and able to participate in scholarship foundation activities.

Award

Monthly stipend of 100,000 Japanese Yen (duration: two years)

Application and Selection Process

Available for April and September enrollment:

1. Submit the application to APU by October 20, 2025 for April 2026 enrollment or November 12, 2025 for September 2026 enrollment.
2. APU reviews application documents and selects suitable candidates to recommend to the Yamaoka Scholarship Foundation. Selected candidates must prepare additional documents to be submitted to the scholarship organization:
• Application Form
• Essay “My reasons for studying in Japan and future plans”. Length: 2000 words in English (A4 paper)
• Letter of Intent to APU
3. Selected candidates will be requested to attend an interview (candidates residing in Japan may be requested to attend the interview in person)
4. Finals results decided by the scholarship organization are announced by mid-June.

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

Website

Yamaoka Scholarship Foundation (Japanese)