Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022 Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship applications now open for International Student to study in Japan. Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate is for overseas students scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university / graduate school. All Rotary International District in Japan will open for 2022 enrollment.
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation is Japan’s largest private scholarship organization, both in terms of program scale and number of scholarships awarded, supported by the contributions of Rotarians throughout Japan. Proudly supporting overseas student’s study in Japan.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarship
Host Institution(s): Japanese universities / graduate schools
Scholarship Worth: See Benefits (Below)
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Nationality: International Students
Also Check: 2022 Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship at Asia Pacific University
Eligibility Criteria | 2022 Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship
- Applicants have to find out and apply for Japanese universities / graduate schools by themselves before applying for this scholarship.
- Those who enroll in undergraduates are requested to submit a copy of the application for admission for the university / graduated school.
- Those who enroll in graduate schools are requested to submit a recommendation letter from a supervisor / professor of the applicants’ targeted graduate school.
- Applicants are expected to have Japanese language proficiency: to understand basic Japanese: JLPT N4 level.
Award Benefits
- Scholarship:
For April enrollment: Scholarship payment begins in April 2022
For fall enrollment: Scholarship payment begins in October (or September) 2022
(1)Undergraduates 100,000 yen per month
(2)Master’s students 140,000 yen per month
(3)Doctoral students 140,000 yen per month
*Research students are not eligible. - Supplemental for Airfare:
Actual expenses to arrive to Japan up to 250,000 yen is reimbursed at orientation, after arrival in Japan. Successful applicants must submit all relevant receipts. Only the economy class fee is covered.
Application Procedures
How to Apply: Interested candidates for the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship should refer to the 2022 application guide for full eligibility conditions and instructions for successful application. Registration is required to apply for a scholarship for Overseas Candidate. Enter information to the dedicated forms on the website and upload the application documentation.
Application Deadline: 15 December 2021