NEWS

On January 21, 2026, a distinguished group of awardees and their peers attended the AY2025 Fall Semester Scholarship Conferral Ceremony. APU offers a variety of awards to honor and encourage students who have excelled in their studies and various activities

Awardees (Honorifics omitted. Names in alphabetical order)

Ando Momofuku Honor Prize

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support and encouragement to those who have excelled in their academic performance, demonstrated strength of character, and achieved outstanding results as leaders in various activities, with the expectation that they will become future leaders in the Asia Pacific region. This scholarship was made possible with the generosity of the late Dr. Momofuku Ando, founder of Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., and recipient of an honorary doctorate from Ritsumeikan University.

Honor Prize

Ando Momofuku Award

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage third year undergraduate students who understand the purpose and objectives of the Dr. Momofuku Ando Scholarship Program. Recipients have a clear vision of their future goals, and are actively engaged in student life at APU, both during and outside of regular classes in order to achieve those goals.

Award

Academic Merit Scholarship and Academic Merit Certificate

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students with particularly outstanding academic performance in each department every semester.

Academic Merit Scholarship

Academic Merit Certificate

Incentive Scholarship for Self-Motivated Students

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact through their exceptional activities.

Social Contribution Award

Award for Excellence in Cultural Activities, Arts, and Sports

Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning

Division of Student Affairs Award

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students who have given back to the APU community, or society as a whole, through altruistic activities that they have selflessly devoted their time and energy without receiving any compensation.

Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions to APU Extracurricular Activities

It is awarded to an off-campus advisor who has supported extracurricular activities at APU through their instruction and has greatly contributed to APU students’ growth and development.