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＜Important Note for Direct Application＞

Students who apply for scholarships in the following list that have ”Apply directly” written in the “Submission Location” should read “Direct Application：Requesting the University’s approval/recommendation or other administrative procedures” carefully and submit the “Application Form for the University’s Approval/Recommendation or Other Administrative Procedures for External Scholarships (Direct Application)” as necessary. (This form should be submitted approximately 3 weeks before the application submission deadline.)

AY2025

※ 〇 Eligible to apply 　× Ineligible to apply

Scholarship	Application deadline	※Under- graduate	※Graduate (Master)	Submission Location	Detailed Information	Application form	Notes
Scholarship	Application deadline	※Under- graduate	※Graduate (Doctor)	Submission Location	Detailed Information	Application form	Notes
Seiho Scholarship	May 16, 2024 - May 27, 2024 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	×	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 6, AY2024 and Term 1, AY2025)	NEW
Seiho Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
T.Banage India Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
T.Banage India Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Toyota Tsusho Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Toyota Tsusho Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship		×	〇		Application Information
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship		×	〇		Application Information

AY2024

※ 〇 Eligible to apply 　× Ineligible to apply

Scholarship	Application deadline	※Under- graduate	※Graduate (Master)	Submission Location	Detailed Information	Application form	Notes
Scholarship	Application deadline	※Under- graduate	※Graduate (Doctor)	Submission Location	Detailed Information	Application form	Notes
FALIA Essay Competition for international students studying in Japan	2024/9/2 3:00 p.m.(JST)	〇	〇	Apply directly	Application Information	Application Form	NEW
	2024/9/2 3:00 p.m.(JST)	〇	〇	Apply directly	Application Information	Application Form	NEW
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Fall)	May 16, 2024 - May 27, 2024 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	〇	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 6, AY2024 and Term 1, AY2025)	CLOSED
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Fall)		〇	〇		Application Information
SATO Yo International Scholarship (Fall)		〇	〇		Application Information
SATO Yo International Scholarship (Fall)		〇	〇		Application Information
Nikaido Scholarship (For student enrolled in September)		〇	×		Application Information
Nikaido Scholarship (For student enrolled in September)		〇	×		Application Information
Iuchi Asia Sholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Iuchi Asia Sholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Spring semester ANDO Momofuku Honor Prize	Monday, April 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (JST)	〇	×	Student Office Survey	Guidelines (PDF)	Faculty Comment(Word) Essay(Excel) Survey	CLOSED
Spring semester ANDO Momofuku Award	Monday, April 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (JST)	〇	×	Student Office Survey	Guidelines (PDF)	Essay(Excel) Survey	CLOSED
Western Union Global Scholars Program 2024	March 25, 2024 10:00 a.m.(JST)	〇	×	Student Office (by email)	Application Information (PDF)	Application form (Excel)	CLOSED
Western Union Global Scholars Program 2024	March 25, 2024 10:00 a.m.(JST)	〇	×	Student Office (by email)	Application Information (PDF)	Application form (Excel)	CLOSED
Oita Prefecture Scholarship	2024/2/29 - 2024/3/13 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	〇	Student Office Survey	Application Information (PDF)	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 5, AY2024) (PDF)	CLOSED
Oita Prefecture Scholarship	2024/2/29 - 2024/3/13 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	〇	Student Office Survey	Application Information (PDF)		CLOSED
Nikaido Scholarship (For students who enrolled in April)	2024/1/15 - 2024/1/29 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	×	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 3, AY2024)	CLOSED
Nikaido Scholarship (For students who enrolled in April)		〇	×		Application Information
Korean Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Korean Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Fuji Seal Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Fuji Seal Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
PAL Inoue Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
PAL Inoue Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
JEES Tohkoh Jushi Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
JEES Tohkoh Jushi Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Suzaki Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Suzaki Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Sojitz Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Sojitz Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Yokoman Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Yokoman Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Unicharm Kyoshin Foundation Scholarship		〇 (Only for 4th Semester Students)	〇		Application Information
Unicharm Kyoshin Foundation Scholarship		〇 (Only for 4th Semester Students)	〇		Application Information
Mitsubishi UFJ Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Mitsubishi UFJ Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
JEES Shugaku Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
JEES Shugaku Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
JEES Shosu Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
JEES Shosu Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Oita Kotsu Scholarship	2023/11/2 - 2023/11/16 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	×	Student Office Survey	Application Information (PDF)	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 2, AY2024) (PDF)	CLOSED
Oita Kotsu Scholarship	2023/11/2 - 2023/11/16 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	×	Student Office Survey	Application Information (PDF)		CLOSED
NITORI Scholarship	2023/9/25 ～ 2023/11/20	〇	〇	Apply directly	Guidelines	Online Application System	CLOSED
NITORI Scholarship	2023/9/25 ～ 2023/11/20	〇	×	Apply directly	Guidelines	Online Application System	CLOSED
Tatsunoko Scholarship	2023/10/19 ～ 2023/11/2 5:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	〇	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 2, AY2024)	CLOSED
Tatsunoko Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Makita Jinichi Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Makita Jinichi Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Oita Rotary Club Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Oita Rotary Club Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Hashiya Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Hashiya Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
SGH Foundation Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
SGH Foundation Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Kobayashi Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Kobayashi Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Spring)		〇	〇		Application Information
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Spring)		〇	〇		Application Information
ITO Foundation Scholarship for International Education Exchange	2023/10/1 ～ 2023/10/31	×	〇(Only for 1st semester students)	Apply directly	Application Information Notice	Application Form	CLOSED
	2023/10/1 ～ 2023/10/31	×	×	Apply directly	Application Information Notice	Application Form	CLOSED
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for Foreign Students studying in Japanese graduate school	2023/9/1 ～ 2023/10/31	×	〇	Apply directly	Guidelines	Online Application System	CLOSED
	2023/9/1 ～ 2023/10/31	×	〇	Apply directly	Guidelines	Online Application System	CLOSED
Seiho Scholarship	2023/8/4 - 2023/8/18 4:30 p.m. (JST)	〇	×	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 1, AY2024)	CLOSED
Seiho Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
T.Banage India Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
T.Banage India Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Toyota Tsusho Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Toyota Tsusho Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship		〇	×		Application Information
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship		〇	〇		Application Information
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship		×	〇		Application Information
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship		×	〇		Application Information

AY2023

Scholarship	Application deadline	Submission Location	Detailed information	Application form	Notes
Fall semester ANDO Momofuku Honor Prize	October 13, 2023 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Guidelines	Faculty Comment Essay Survey	CLOSED
Fall semester ANDO Momofuku Award	October 13, 2023 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Guidelines	Essay Survey	CLOSED
10th FALIA Essay Competition 2023 for international students studying in Japan	2023/9/6 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Apply directly	Application Information	Application form	CLOSED
Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) *Graduate Students Only (Exluding IMAT Program students)	2023/6/26 1:00 p.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Application Information Application Guideline	Application Form Submit via survey	CLOSED
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Fall)	2023/5/15 ～ 2023/5/26 11:00 AM (JST)	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 6, AY2023)	CLOSED
SATO Yo International Scholarship (Fall)			Application Information
Nikaido Scholarship (For student enrolled in September)			Application Information
Soroptimist International of Beppu Scholarship			Application Information
Iuchi Asia Sholarship			Application Information
Spring semester ANDO Momofuku Honor Prize	2023/4/24 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Guidelines	Faculty Comment Survey Survey	CLOSED
Spring semester ANDO Momofuku Award	2023/4/24 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Guidelines	Survey	CLOSED
Western Union Global Scholars Program 2023	March 24, 2023 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office (by email)	Application Information	Application form	CLOSED
Oita Prefecture Scholarship	2023/3/2 - 2023/3/15 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 5, AY2023)	CLOSED
Sojitz Scholarship			Application Information
Yokoman Scholarship			Application Information
JEES Shugaku Scholarship			Application Information
JEES Shosu Scholarship			Application Information
JEES Tohkoh Jushi Scholarship			Application Information
Unicharm Kyoshin Foundation Scholarship			Application Information
Korean Scholarship			Application Information
Mitsubishi UFJ Scholarship			Application Information
JASSO-For Scpecial Quota of Employmnet Support			Application Information
SGH Foundation Scholarship	2022/12/23 - 2023/1/6 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 4, AY2023)	CLOSED
Kobayashi Scholarship			Application Information
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Spring)			Application Information
Nikaido Scholarship (For Students who enrolled in April)			Application Informatio)
Korean Scholarship			Application Information
Fuji Seal Scholarship			Application Information
PAL Inoue Scholarship			Application Information
Tohkoh Jushi Scholarship			Application Information
Suzaki Scholarship			Application Information
Oita Kotsu Scholarship	2022/11/18 ～ 2022/12/2 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 3, AY2023)	CLOSED
Japan-China Friendship Association　Ariake Japan Scholarship (※Chinese Students Only)	2022/11/14 ～ 2022/12/1	Apply directly	Application Information	Application Form	CLOSED
NITORI Scholarship	2022/11/20	Apply directly	Application Information	Application Form	CLOSED
T.Banage India Scholarship	2022/10/25- 2022/11/8 4:30 p.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 2, AY2023)	CLOSED
Tatsunoko Scholarship			Application Information
Makita Jinichi Scholarship			Application Information
Oita Rotary Club Scholarship			Application Information
Hashiya Scholarship			Application Information
Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarship			Application Informatio)
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for Foreign Students studying in Japanese graduate school	2022/9/1 - 2022/10/31	Apply directly	Guidelines	Online Application System	CLOSED
Seiho Scholarship	2022/8/3 - 2022/8/18 4:30 p.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	Application Information	Screening Information for "Applications for External Scholarship Recommendations from APU" (Term 1, AY2023)	CLOSED
Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship			Application Information
T.Banage India Scholarship			Application Information
Toyota Tsusho Scholarship			Application Information
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship			Application Information
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship			Application Information

AY2022

Scholarship	Application deadline	Submission Location	Notes
Fall semester ANDO Momofuku Honor Prize	October 14, 2022 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Fall semester ANDO Momofuku Award	October 14, 2022 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
9th FALIA Essay Competition 2022 for internationl students studying in Japan	2022/9/7 1:00 p.m. (JST)	Apply directly	CLOSED
Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) *Graduate Students Only (Exluding IMAT Program students)	June 30, 2022 4:30 p.m. (Japan Time/afternoon)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Iuchi Asia Scholarship	June 15th, 2022 ～ June 24th, 2022 11:00 a.m. （JST）	Student Office〈Email〉	CLOSED
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Fall)	May 16, 2022 - May 27, 2022 3:00p.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
SATO Yo International Scholarship (Fall)
Nikaido Scholarship (For Student enrolled in September)
2022JEES・MUFG Emergency Financial Support	May 25,2022 12:00p.m. (JST)	Student Office	CLOSED
Spring ANDO Momofuku Honor Prize	April 25, 2022 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Spring ANDO Momofuku Award	April 25, 2022 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
The Sakata Foundation Scholarship	May 20, 2022	Apply directly	CLOSED
TOBE MAKI Scholarship Foundation	May 11, 2022	Apply directly	CLOSED
Nojima Foundation Scholarship	April 26, 2022	Apply directly	CLOSED
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship	(New applicants) Online: April 21, 2022 17:00 Mail: April 25, 2022 15:00	Apply directly	CLOSED
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship	(Renewing applicants) Online: April 12, 2022 17:00 Mail: April 14, 2022 15:00	Apply directly	CLOSED
Western Union Global Scholars Program 2022	April 11, 2022 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office (by email)	CLOSED
Oita Prefecture Scholarship	March 3, 2022 - March 16, 2022 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Sojitsu Scholarship
Yokoman Scholarship
JEES Shugaku Scholarship
JEES Shosu Scholarship
PAL Inoue Scholarship
Unicharm Kyoshin Foundation Scholarship
Mitsubishi UFJ Scholarship
JASSO-For Special Quota of Employment Support
Yasuda Scholarship (General selection for new second-year students) (*Applicants will be screened by the Student Office if more than two students apply for this scholarship.)	January 7, 2022 16:30 (JST) (APU internal screening application deadline)	Apply directly (Application through APU required)	CLOSED
SGH Foundation Scholarship	December 23, 2021 - January 6, 2022 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Kobayashi Scholarship
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Spring)
Nikaido Scholarship (For Student enrolled in April)
Korean Scholarship
Fuji Seal Scholarship
Suzaki Scholarship
IUCHI Asia Students Memorial Foundation Scholarship (*Applicants will be screend by the Student Office if more than five students apply for this scholarship.)	December 22, 2021 16:30 (JST) (APU internal screening application deadline)	Apply directly (Application through APU required)	CLOSED
Oita Kotsu Scholarship	November 19, 2021 - December 3, 2021 10:00 a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Japan－China Friendship Association Ariake Japan Scholarship (※Chinese Students Only)	November 22, 2021 - December 2, 2021	Apply directly	CLOSED
YONEX Sports Foundation Scholarship	November 29, 2021 16:30 (JST)	Apply directly	CLOSED
Ichikawa Scholarship for African Students	October 26, 2021 - November 8, 2021 16:30(JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Makita Jinichi Scholarship
Oita Rotary Club Scholarship
Hashiya Scholarship
Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarship
NITORI Scholarship	November 2, 2021	Apply directly	CLOSED
ITO Foundation Scholarship	October 31, 2021	Apply directly	CLOSED
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship (※Taiwanese Students Only)	October 29, 2021	Apply directly	CLOSED
INOAC International Education and Scholarship Foundation	October 18, 2021 16:30 (JST)	Apply directly (Application through APU required)	CLOSED
Seiho Scholarship	August 19, 2021 16:30 (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship
T.Banage India Scholarship
Toyota Tsusho Scholarship
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship

AY2021

Scholarship	Application deadline	Submission Location	Notes
Fall ANDO Momofuku Honor Prize	October 22, 2021 10:00 a.m.(JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Fall ANDO Momofuku Award	October 22, 2021 10:00 a.m.(JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Western Union Global Scholars Program 2021	October 13, 2021 10:00 a.m.(JST)	Student Office (by email)	CLOSED
Kyoto International Cultural Association Essay Contest	2021/10/10	Apply directly	CLOSED
JASSO International Scholarship for special additional quota	September 13, 2021 - September 21, 2021 10:00 a.m. (Japan time)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Essay Competition (FALIA)	2021/9/9 13:00 (JST)	Apply directly	CLOSED
IFSA Senryu 2021	September 3, 2021	Apply directly	CLOSED
NRI Essay Contest	2021/9/3	Apply directly	CLOSED
Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Graduate student Only July Application	July 15, 2021 4:30 p.m. (Japan Time/afternoon)	Student OfficeEmail apusch@apu.ac.jp	CLOSED
Taiwan Fellowship	2021/7/14	Apply directly	CLOSED
Iuchi Foundation International Student Scholarship	July 8, 2021 11:00	Apply directly (Application through APU required)	CLOSED
Oita Prefecture Scholarship to Promote Long-Term Residence (Loan-Type)	June 28, 2021 16:30 (JST)	Student Office	CLOSED
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Fall)	May 14, 2021 - May 28, 2021 11:00a.m. (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Nikaido Scholarship (For Student enrolled in September)
SATO Yo International Scholarship (Fall)
Soroptimist International of Beppu Scholarship
Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff)
NITORI Scholarship	2021/5/10	Apply directly	CLOSED
Nojima Foundation Scholarship	April 30, 2021	Apply directly	CLOSED
Spring ANDO Momofuku Honor Prize	April 27, 2021 15:00 (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Spring ANDO Momofuku Award	April 27, 2021 15:00 (JST)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Yokoman Scholarship	March 5, 2021 - March 16, 2021 12:00pm (Japan time)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Tohkoh Jushi Scholarship
PAL Inoue Scholarship
JEES Shugaku Scholarship
Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation Scholarship
Furuno Scholarship
Unicharm Kyoshin Foundation Scholarship
Oita Prefecture Scholarship
JEES Shosu Scholarship
JASSO (For Special Quota of Employment Support))
JASSO (Myanmar)
JASSO (India)
JASSO (Nepal /Sri Lanka)
JASSO (Middle East/North Africa)
JASSO (Sub-Saharan Africa)
JASSO (South America)
JASSO (Russia / CIS countries)
Nikaido Scholarship (For Student enrolled in April)	December 23, 2020 - January 13, 2021 11:00 (Japan time)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Tohkoh Jushi Scholarship
ASSURAN International Scholarship (Spring)
Korean Scholarship
Hashiya Scholarship
Suzaki Scholarship
SGH Foundation Scholarship
Fuji Seal Scholarship
Kobayashi Scholarship
Swadesh DeRoy Scholarship	December 31, 2020	Apply directly	CLOSED
YONEX Sports Foundation Scholarship	December 21, 2020	Apply directly	CLOSED
Oita Kotsu Scholarship	November 30, 2020 - December 11 2020 11:00 (Japan time)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Japan－China Friendship Association Ariake Japan Scholarship (※Chinese Students Only)	November 27, 2020 - December 3, 2020	Apply directly	CLOSED
Kyushu Oil Labor Union Stork Scholarship	October 26, 2020 - November 12, 2020 11:00 (Japan time)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
MAKITA Jinichi Scholarship
Oita Rotary Club Scholarship
Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarship
NITORI Scholarship	November 1, 2020	Apply directly	CLOSED
ITO Foundation Scholarship	October 31, 2020	Apply directly	CLOSED
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship (※Taiwanese Students Only)	October 30, 2020	Apply directly	CLOSED
Seiho Scholarship	August 3, 2020 - August 24, 2020 11:00 (Japan time)	Student Office Survey	CLOSED
Heiwa Nakajima Scholarship
T.Banage India Scholarship
Toyota Tsusho Scholarship
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship
JT Global Scholarship ＊Graduate student Only
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship ＊Graduate student Only