The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship offers financial aid opportunities to international students who plan to study at Japanese universities and graduate schools during the academic year 2024, with enrollment periods in April and September-October.

Who can apply for this scholarship?

1. Applicants must be citizens of a country other than Japan and must not hold Japanese citizenship.
2. Students should be pursuing a degree or planning to enroll or transfer to a Japanese university or graduate school.
3. Applicants must be eligible to apply for a student visa in Japan.
4. Students must not have a prior history of residency in Japan before the commencement of the scholarship.
5. Applicants should be under 45 years old when the scholarship is awarded (born after April 2, 1979).
6. Proficiency in Japanese is required, with at least JLPT N4 level.
7. Applicants must not have received the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship previously and should not be receiving other scholarships or grants during the scholarship period.
8. Candidates should exhibit a strong commitment to learning and be in good physical and mental health.

What academic programs are covered by this scholarship?

The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship is available for all fields of study, including undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by Japanese universities and graduate schools.

What are the benefits of this scholarship?

Recipients of this scholarship can expect the following benefits:

1. Monthly allowance
2. Subsidy for airfare

What is the duration of the scholarship?

The scholarship is awarded for a two-year duration for all degree programs and enrollment periods.

How can one apply for this scholarship?

To apply for this scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Rotary Yoneyama webpage and thoroughly review all scholarship information.
2. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.
3. If you are not already a student at an eligible institution, apply to one of the approved Japanese universities or graduate schools and obtain an acceptance letter before the acceptance letter submission deadline.
4. Download the application form from the official Rotary Yoneyama website.
5. Complete the application form and gather the required admission documents as specified.
6. Upload the application requirements to the Yoneyama Scholarship secretariat website before the scholarship admission deadline.
7. Expect a confirmation email with an application number for further instructions.

What documents are needed to apply for this scholarship?

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

1. Application form
2. Copy of the Japanese university or graduate school application form submitted
3. Copy of the acceptance letter from the chosen Japanese university or graduate school
4. Research plan
5. Essay explaining the objectives of studying in Japan
6. Letter of recommendation
7. Copy of Japanese language proficiency certificate

Application Period:

For both April and fall (September/October) 2024 Enrollment.
From: 13:00 JST on Saturday, October 1, 2023
To: 13:00 JST on Monday, October 31, 2023

How is the selection process conducted?

The selection process involves a document review. Some applicants may be invited for online interviews, telephone or email questionings, or interviews with applicants’ supervisors. The final selection results will be communicated via email around mid-March 2024.

How many applicants will be selected to receive the scholarship?

Approximately fifteen students who successfully pass the selection process will be awarded the scholarship.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is October 31, 2023, at 13:00 Japan Standard Time (JST) (UTC+9). Please note that the deadline for submitting the acceptance letter may differ from the application deadline.