The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship offers aspiring international students the chance to pursue graduate studies at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Japan, along with generous financial support.
- 🎓 Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship: Gateway to graduate studies at Ritsumeikan APU in Japan with substantial financial support.
- 🌏 International Community: APU fosters a diverse environment with over 90 countries represented, enriching the learning experience.
- 📚 Bilingual Education: Offers a bilingual curriculum (Japanese and English) to break down language barriers for students.
- 💼 High Job Placement: Impressive 92% job placement rate before graduation, reflecting strong global employer connections.
- 🌟 AACSB Accreditation: One of Japan’s few universities accredited by AACSB for business programs, ensuring global excellence.
- 🌱 Innovative Learning: Emphasizes interactive learning through internships, field studies, and community outreach.
- 🌐 Global Leadership: Advisory committee includes heads of state and Nobel Prize winners, offering unique networking opportunities.
- 🏞️ Stunning Location: Located in Beppu, renowned for natural beauty and hot springs, combining tradition with modernity.
- 🤝 Alumni Network: Extensive global alumni network spanning 138 countries, enhancing career prospects for graduates.
Designation: Scholarship Recipient
Research Area: Various fields of study available at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Location: Japan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Citizenship: Non-Japanese (including dual nationality holders)
- Visa status: Student visa
- Residency: Outside Japan until enrollment
- Japanese proficiency: JLPT N4 level or above
- Age: Born after April 2, 1979 (under 45 as of April 1 of the award year)
- Not previously a Rotary Yoneyama Scholar
Job Description:
- Receive monthly stipend: 140,000 JPY for master’s students
- Reimbursement of travel expenses up to 250,000 JPY after arrival in Japan
- Enroll in graduate programs at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
How to Apply:
- Submit an application to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University by September 16, 2024, and request consideration as a Rotary Yoneyama scholarship candidate.
- Apply directly to the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship organization around October 2024.
- Once selected by APU, a Letter of Recommendation will be issued to candidates.
- Submit the APU Letter of Recommendation to the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship organization.
Last Date for Apply: October 31, 2024.
