The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2026 is designed for international students residing outside Japan who plan to pursue graduate studies at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU). This fully funded scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance of 140,000 JPY, economy-class airfare, and additional travel-related expenses.
This prestigious opportunity is open to applicants for both master’s and doctoral programs. Candidates must submit separate applications to both APU and the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship Foundation. It is important to carefully review the application procedures and selection process for each.
Further details, including a step-by-step application guide, will be shared in this post for interested and eligible candidates.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Nationality: Must not hold Japanese nationality (including dual nationality holders)
- Visa Requirement: Must obtain a student visa to study in Japan
idency: Must reside outside Japan until the program begins
Previous Stay in Japan: Must not have lived in Japan for more than 31 days in total, except in cases such as:
- Family-related circumstances (if compulsory education was not yet completed), or
- Participation in the Rotary Youth Exchange high school program
- Language: Japanese proficiency at JLPT N4 level or higher
- Age: Must be born after April 2, 1980
- Scholarship History: Must not have been a past Rotary Yoneyama Scholar
Japan is the host nation.
All countries are eligible.
Benefits: Complete Scholarship | $11,448 Annual Stipend | No IELTS Needed for Travel
Benefits :
- Master’s students: a two-year stipend of 140,000 JPY every month
- Doctoral students: a two-year stipend of 140,000 JPY each month
- Travel Assistance: Up to 250,000 JPY in reimbursement for economy ticket and associated travel costs upon arrival in Japan
Deadline: October 20, 2025
