Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) offers a variety of scholarships to qualified undergraduate students. Below are some frequently asked questions about the Continuing Student Scholarship.
What if I change to part-time courseload after I receive the scholarship?
If you receive a scholarship and you are a part-time student that same semester, you must file the Undergraduate Scholarship Application Reduced Course Load Form before the end of the Add/Drop Period. Request forms are available from the Academic Advising Center (AAC).
Permission is usually only granted in cases where a student is graduating in that semester, and has fewer courses required than amounts to full-time.
For example, if you are graduating in the spring and taking fewer than 12 credits to meet the graduation requirements, you should submit the Undergraduate Scholarship Application Reduced Course Load Form.
I am taking a leave of absence next semester. Am I eligible to apply for the following semester, after I return?
If you meet the eligibility guidelines before your leave of absence, then yes, you are eligible.
For example, if you are a full-time student in the spring and taking a leave of absence in the summer, you are eligible to apply for the fall scholarship.
When will the application opens?
The application will open approximately two weeks before the application deadline. The Scholarship Committee will send an announcement when the application opens.
Do you have any tips for writing short scholarship essays?
Use your own words and share your genuine experiences and perspectives. The Scholarship Committee values authenticity and original thought more than perfect grammar or writing style. Please do not use AI-generated content for scholarship applications. We encourage you to reflect on your own voice and ideas when writing your essay.
Do I need to submit faculty references?
No. The scholarship application changed in Fall 2021, and you no longer need to submit faculty references.
What supporting documents are required to apply?
For most students, the only required materials are short scholarship essays. Applicants for need-based scholarships must also complete the financial status declaration.
If you have a financial hold, you also need to submit the Deferred Payment Plan Agreement (signed by you and the Bursar's Office).
Can I use Continuing Student Scholarships for Fly2Philly or Temple Rome?
No, Continuing Student Scholarships (academic and need-based) cannot be applied toward Main Campus or Temple Rome tuition charges. Therefore, students on Fly2Philly or Study Abroad in Rome will not be eligible for Continuing Student Scholarships. However, the Continuing Student Scholarships can be applied for tuition at exchange programs listed on the Exchange Programs page on the TUJ website.
How is the scholarship amount decided?
Award amounts differ based on the strength and size of the application pool and available funds.
I'm a study abroad student. Am I eligible for the Undergraduate Continuing Student Scholarship or Need-Based Scholarship?
No, you are not. These scholarships are only available to Japan Admit students who are planning to graduate from TUJ and are not available to study abroad students.
Can I apply for the Continuing Student Scholarships if I have received the Dean, Diamond, or Mochida-Stronach scholarships?
Students are not eligible to receive the Continuing Student Scholarships for semesters they are already receiving the Dean, Diamond, or Mochida-Stronach scholarships. Students who receive the Dean, Diamond, or Mochida-Stronach scholarships are eligible to apply for the Continuing Student Scholarships so long as the scholarship will be awarded for a semester they will not receive the Dean, Diamond, or Mochida-Stronach scholarships.
I have another question that’s not answered here.
If you have other questions, please contact the University Scholarship Coordinator at [click-for-email].