Scholarships and Grants Available from TUJ
Last update: August, 2011
Merit Scholarships
TUJ awards a significant number of merit scholarships every semester to incoming degree-seeking students with demonstrated academic excellence and other exceptional qualifications. Prospective students who complete an application for admission by the scholarship eligibility deadline and check the applicable box on the admissions application form will be considered for the following scholarships.
| Diamond Scholarship Awarded to one new student in fall semester with demonstrated academic excellence. |
Amount: 50% of full-time tuition for the first two semesters (fall and spring). Renewable at 100% of full-time tuition for up to 6 additional semesters (fall and spring) contingent on maintaining a 3.2 GPA. Eligibility: 3.5 GPA (or equivalent) and 70th percentile on submitted standardized test scores. |
| Dean's Scholarship Awarded to new students in any semester with demonstrated academic excellence. |
Amount: 50% of full-time tuition for two consecutive semesters. Eligibility: 3.25 GPA (or equivalent) and 60th percentile on submitted standardized test scores. |
| Leadership Scholarship Awarded to new students in any semester with demonstrated academic excellence and evidence of leadership. |
Amount: 50% of full-time tuition for two consecutive semesters. Eligibility: 3.25 GPA (or equivalent) and 60th percentile on submitted standardized test scores. |
| TUJ Scholarship Awarded to new students in any semester with demonstrated academic excellence. |
Amount: 415,000 yen (matriculation fee). Eligibility: 3.25 GPA (or equivalent) and 60th percentile on submitted standardized test scores. |
| Affiliated Schools Scholarship Awarded to new students in any semester with demonstrated academic excellence from TUJ-affiliated high schools and colleges. |
Amount: 50% of full-time tuition for two consecutive semesters or a one-time award of 415,000 yen (matriculation fee). Eligibility: 3.25 GPA (or equivalent) and 60th percentile on submitted standardized test scores. |
| DoDEA Japan Scholarship Awarded to new students in any semester with demonstrated academic excellence from DoDEA schools within Japan. |
Amount: 50% of full-time tuition for two consecutive semesters or a one-time award of 415,000 yen (matriculation fee). Eligibility: 3.25 GPA and 60th percentile on submitted standardized test scores. |
| Language School Scholarship Awarded to new students in any semester with demonstrated academic excellence from language schools within Japan. |
Amount: 50% of full-time tuition for two consecutive semesters or a one-time award of 415,000 yen (matriculation fee). Eligibility: 3.25 GPA (or equivalent) and 60th percentile on submitted standardized test scores. |
Additional eligibility factors will be set each year by the Scholarship Committee.
Need-based Grants
At the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, need-based grants may be awarded to applicants that show documented financial need.
| Tuition Grant | 50% of full-time tuition for two consecutive semesters |
| Matriculation Grant | 415,000 yen (matriculation fee) |
Need-Based Grant Application Form (PDF: 96KB)Procedure
To be considered for a scholarship or grant, prospective students must complete their application for admission on or before the following eligibility deadlines and check the applicable box on the admissions application form. There is no separate application form for merit scholarships. Applicants seeking a merit scholarship are encouraged to submit supporting documents such as letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors, copies of awards and honors, work resume, or certificates of achievement. Applicants seeking a need-based grant must complete the form available above. Scholarship and grant results are announced within one month of each eligibility deadline.
No student will be given a TUJ scholarship or grant which would result in an award or payment in excess of 100% of tuition and fees (not including housing). If, subsequent to an award of a TUJ scholarship or grant but prior to payment, other scholarships, stipends, or grants are offered to a student, the amount of the TUJ award will be reduced accordingly.
Scholarship and Grant Eligibility Deadlines
Diamond Scholarship:
October 1 of the year prior to entry. Only awarded to students starting in fall semester.
All other scholarships and grants:
| Semester of admission | Those seeking a student visa through TUJ | Those not seeking a student visa through TUJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 | June 1 |
| Spring | September 1 | September 1 |
| Summer | December 1 | March 1 |
To take advantage of a scholarship or grant, all recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (3.2 or higher for Diamond Scholarship recipients), remain enrolled at TUJ on a full-time basis, and use the award in consecutive semesters (excluding summer semester). Students may apply for continuing student scholarships after completing 12 credits at TUJ.
Goldman Sachs Mochida Scholars Fund
Four-year, full scholarship program supported by Goldman Sachs Gives, a donor-advised fund, to support academically successful but financially challenged Japanese students. Please see the Japanese website for details.
Merit Scholarships