Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship in Japan 2026 at APU | Fully Funded
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The 2026 Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship is for international students outside Japan who are scheduled to enroll in graduate programs at the Asian Pacific University (APU).
The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship in Japan offers full funding that covers the tuition, a living stipend of 140,000 JPY per month, economy air travel, and other travel-related expenses.
More details about this golden scholarship opportunity, including a detailed application guide for the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship, will be provided for interested and qualified candidates in this post.
2026 APU Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Japan
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $11,448 Stipend/Yr | Travel Expenses
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 20, 2025
2026 APU Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship Details:
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate is for international students located outside Japan that are scheduled to enroll in APU’s Graduate School. Both master’s and doctoral program applicants are welcome to apply.
The applicant must apply to both APU and the scholarship organization independently. Review the application and selection process thoroughly for both APU and the scholarship organization.
Requirements for 2026 APU Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship in Japan
To be considered for the 2026 APU Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship, you must:
- Must not hold Japanese nationality (dual nationality holders included)
- Must obtain a student visa to enter Japan for the purpose of study
- Residing outside Japan until the start of the program
- Have not resided in Japan for longer than 31 days in total. If the stay exceeded 31 days, it was due to a family situation (only applicable if applicant had not completed compulsory education at the time), or the applicant was residing in Japan under the Rotary Youth Exchange high school program.
- Japanese language proficiency at least equivalent to JLPT N4 or above
- Born after April 2, 1980
- Have not previously been a Rotary Yoneyama Scholar.
Benefits of Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2026
The scholarship provides a monthly stipend for the duration of time:
- Master’s students: 140,000 JPY per month for two years
- Doctoral students: 140,000 JPY per month for two years
In addition, economy air travel and other travel related expenses are reimbursed up to 250,000 JPY after arrival in Japan.
How to Apply for 2026 Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship in Japan (Step by Step)
Follow the procedures below to apply for the 2025 APU Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship;
- Request to be considered as a Rotary Yoneyama scholarship candidate in the APU Online Application System and submit the application to APU by October 20, 2025, for April 2026 Enrollment.*
- Apply directly to the scholarship organization around October 2025. Notify the scholarship organization that the Letter of Recommendation from the desired university will be issued after the application deadline.
- APU provides a Letter of Recommendation for the selected scholarship candidates after the admissions results notification.
- Submit the Letter of Recommendation to the scholarship organization.
Deadline: October 20, 2025
