Last update: February, 2025
Merit Scholarships
TUJ awards 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 relevant scholarship eligibility deadline will be considered for the following scholarships:
For all applicants:
| Diamond Scholarship | 50% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for the first two consecutive semesters (summer and fall or fall and spring). Renewable at 100% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for up to six additional full-time consecutive semesters (fall and spring only) contingent on maintaining a 3.2 GPA at TUJ. Only awarded to students starting in summer or fall semester. |
| Dean's Scholarship | 50% of full-time (12-18 credits) tuition for two consecutive semesters contingent on maintaining a 3.0 GPA at TUJ. |
| TUJ Scholarship | One-time award of the discounted matriculation fee. |
For applicants residing or domiciled in Japan:
| Tomorrow HOPE-TUJ Scholarship Program |
¥600,000 per annum up to a maximum of six years. An additional ¥100,000 upon matriculation and ¥100,000 upon graduation will be awarded. Please write your application statement titled “Tomorrow HOPE – TUJ Scholarship Statement” and E-mail to ac@tuj.temple.edu . |
For applicants starting in the Bridge Program:
| Bridge Program Scholarship |
One-time award of the Bridge Program Entrance Fee |
Application Procedure for Merit Scholarships
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Admissions Application (all items) - required | Complete your Admissions Application by the relevant scholarship eligibility deadline. There is no separate application form for merit scholarships. |
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Letters of Recommendation (optional) |
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Scholarship essay (optional) |
Prompt: How will receiving a scholarship assist you at TUJ? |
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Scholarship Eligibility Deadlines
Diamond Scholarship for Summer or Fall Entry Students:
All Other Scholarships:
| Those seeking a student visa through TUJ | Those not seeking a student visa through TUJ | |
| Fall Admission | March 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Admission | September 1 | September 1 |
| Summer Admission | December 1 | February 15 |
Scholarship award announcements are made about a month after the Scholarship Eligibility Deadline. The student visa application does not need to be completed by the Scholarship Eligibility Deadline.
Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at TUJ (3.2 or higher for Diamond Scholarship recipients)
- Remain enrolled at TUJ on a full-time (12-18 credits) basis in fall and spring semesters (9 credits in summer semester)
- Use the award in consecutive semesters.
- Students starting at TUJ in the spring semester may use their award in the spring and summer semesters if they are full-time students in both semesters (at least 12 credits in the spring and at least 9 credits in the summer), or
- Students may use their award in the spring and fall semesters if they (1) do not take classes over the summer or (2) take classes only part-time (less than 9 credits) in the summer.
- After the first two consecutive semesters, Diamond Scholarship recipients may use the remainder of their scholarship in fall and spring semesters only.
- Merit scholarships awarded by TUJ are only applicable at the Japan campus. Diamond scholarship awardees will have their scholarship paused if they study at another Temple campus and can have it reinstated once they return to the Japan campus subject to meeting the scholarship criteria.
Students may apply for continuing student scholarships after completing 12 credits at TUJ.
No student will be given a TUJ scholarship 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 but prior to payment, other scholarships, stipends, or grants are offered to a student, the amount of the TUJ award will be reduced accordingly.
TUJ Kyoto Special Scholarships
In conjunction of the opening of TUJ Kyoto, we are excited to announce two special scholarship opportunities for new students enrolling for Fall 2025 New* at TUJ Kyoto. The eligibility for each scholarship is automatically determined upon payment of the enrollment deposit; no separate application is required.
These scholarships have been made possible through donations from individuals and organizations who support TUJ Kyoto.
See Application Deadlines for each semester.
| Scholarship | Enrollment | Description |
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| TUJ Kyoto Inaugural Scholarship | Fall 2025 New* |
This scholarship covers an amount equivalent to the matriculation fee (434,100 JPY) for new students enrolling at TUJ Kyoto. It is awarded to the first 50 students who complete the payment of the enrollment deposit in each enrollment period. No separate application is required—eligible students will automatically receive the scholarship upon meeting the criteria. |
| TUJ Kyoto First Bridge Scholarship | Fall 2025 New* | This scholarship covers an amount equivalent to the admission fee (224,800 JPY) for all new students enrolling in the Bridge Program at TUJ Kyoto. No separate application is required—eligible students will automatically receive the scholarship upon enrollment. |
*New TUJ Kyoto Special Scholarships are now extended to new students enrolling for Fall 2025 as well.
Contact us
For cost & financial aid questions...
- Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:30 (Japan Time)
- E-mail: ac@tuj.temple.edu
- Tel: +81-3-5441-9800