Scholarship to USA (Fulbright)

Fulbright Grant Information

The Fulbright Program offers educational and cultural exchange opportunities to both U.S. citizens and citizens of other nations. Listed below are links to the many different programs that exist for scholars and professionals, students, primary and secondary school teachers, and Fulbright alumni. The Fulbright Program’s core funding comes from annual appropriations by the United States Congress. Governments of a number of other countries also contribute direct financial and in-kind support, as does the private sector. Fulbright exchanges are U.S. government programs administered through the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education. They are governed by policies and procedures established by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Information for U.S. Citizens

SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS

Fulbright Scholar Program (also open to professionals), administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)

Fulbright Distinguished Chairs Program, administered by CIES

Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Program, awarded to educators affiliated with U.S. institutions of higher education and administered by the U.S. Dept. of Education

Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, awarded to U.S. institutions of higher education and other organizations and administered by the U.S. Dept. of Education

Fulbright International Education Administrators Program (to Germany, Japan, or Korea only), administered by CIES

Fulbright New Century Scholars Program, administered by CIES

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, awarded to K-12 and post-secondary educators and administered by the U.S. Dept. of Education

Fulbright Senior Specialists Program(short term grants), administered by CIES.

Fulbright German Studies Seminars on current German society and culture, administered by CIES.

STUDENTS

Fulbright Graduate Student Program administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE)

Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship Program, administered by IIEFulbright Graduate Student Program administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE)

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program, awarded to doctoral students affiliated with U.S. institutions of higher education and administered by the U.S. Dept. of Education

Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, administered by the U.S. Dept. of Education

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program, administered by the U.S. Dept. of State

Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, administered by the U.S. Dept. of EducationFulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program ( to Japan only), sponsored by the government of Japan and administered by the Japan-United States Educational Commission

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, administered by the U.S. Dept. of Education

FULBRIGHT ALUMNI

Fulbright Alumni Initiatives Awards Program (for alumni of the Scholar Program only), administered by CIES

Information for non-U.S. Citizens

Fulbright Program guidelines for non-U.S. citizens vary by country. For specific information on grants available, please contact the Fulbright Commission in your country. If there is not a Fulbright Commission in your country, you should contact the U.S. Embassy.

SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program

Fulbright Visiting Specialists: Direct Access to the Muslim World

Fulbright European Union Scholar-in-Residence Program

Fulbright Fellowship in Public Policy Program

Fulbright Occasional Lecturer Program

STUDENTS

Foreign Fulbright Graduate Student Program

Grants available to Individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean, administered by LASPAU

Grants available to Students from the Middle East and North Africa, administered by AMIDEAST

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program, administered by the U.S. Dept. of State

FULBRIGHT ALUMNI

Fulbright Alumni Initiatives Awards Program (for alumni of the Scholar Program only), administered by CIES

Scholarship to World (Rotary)

Ambassadorial Scholarships

Ambassadorial Scholarships, The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program, was founded in 1947. Since then, nearly 38,000 men and women from about 100 nations have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients from about 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.

The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country.
Generous contributions from Rotarians worldwide represent a continued faith that today’s Ambassadorial Scholars will be tomorrow's community and world leaders.

Apply for a chance to make a difference .

Scholarship to Japan (IMF)

IMF Postgraduate Scholarship Program
for Asian Government Officials
in Macroeconomics or Realated Field

This program concentrates on graduate-level study in macroeconomics or a related field.

Nationals from any of the following countries are eligible to apply: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Pacific Island Countries. Nationals of other countries in the region may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are not sure whether you are eligible to apply, please contact the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (see address below).

Candidates must be nominated by a senior government official from their country’s ministry of finance, economy, central bank, or equivalent agency.
Admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree from a reputable university and an outstanding academic record, appropriate work experience, and proven proficiency in English. Candidates must also pass a mathematics/statistics test, administered to those who have been successful in the initial prescreening stage.

The program offers a full scholarship for one academic year covering cost of tuition, roundtrip airfare (subject to conditions), a monthly stipend to cover housing and subsistence costs, medical insurance, and other scholar expenses.

The partnership trackThere are about 40 scholarships available under the partnership track of the program, held at four partner universities:

Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Hitotsubashi University
International University of Japan
Yokohama National University.

These universities offer a specially tailored course for Japan-IMF scholars in English. Degrees awarded are: Master of Policy Studies, Master of Public Policy, Master of International Development, and Master of Business Administration (Transition Economy Course).
The deadline for partnership track applications is December 14, 2007, for the 2008-2009 academic year. Courses begin in September/October. Applications must include an essay describing what the applicant hopes to gain from the program, a research proposal, and reference letters. For more information, including an application form, see the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program For Asia brochure (1.5MB pdf file). [Note: For technical reasons, online application is currently unavailable. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit a print application.]

The open trackThe open track of the program is available to candidates who have already been accepted to a graduate-level program in macroeconomics or a related field at any leading university in Japan. The program can be either in English or Japanese, but must include a thesis component. Doctoral candidates may also be considered.
There is no fixed limit on new scholarships for the open track, but they are generally a small number. Applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year. So while there is no specific application deadline, applicants should apply as early in the calendar year as possible, when there are still scholarships available. Applications must be submitted together with a letter of admission from the university. In Japan, the academic year usually starts in April.
For further information on the Japan program and to obtain an application, contact the IMF resident representative offices in the relevant countries,

or contact:
Scholarship ProgramIMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
21 Fl., Fukoku-Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-0011JAPANTel.: +81 3 3597-6708Fax: +81 3 3597-6705
e-mail: jisais@imf.org
website: http://www.imf.org/

Study in Japan (IUJ)

International University of Japan

Minami Uonuma-shi Niigata

Profile

The International University of Japan (IUJ) has two graduate schools (Master's degree programs); The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM; 2-year MBA Program and 1-year E-Business Management Program) and The Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR; 2-year MA programs in International Development, International Peace Studies, and International Relations). Characteristics of IUJ are as follows: Master degree programs accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education/ Courses taught in English/ Strong ties to Japanese industrial and business communities/ International faculty of distinguished scholars/ Cross-cultural environment - Students from 50+ countries/ Exchange Programs with over 50 institutions around the world.

Comments/PR on exchanges

IUJ has an extensive list of partner schools with exchange agreement. The aim of exchange programs is to give students various opportunities to learn in different educational environments and to broaden their horizons. Up to ten credits earned at the host institution may be transferred. No extra tuition is necessary at the host institution. However, students must pay for their travel and living expenses.

Environment

IUJ is situated ten minutes outside the town of Urasa (population 15,000) in the north-western part of Japan, about 100 minutes from Tokyo by a bullet train. The pace of life in Urasa is relaxed, allowing for plenty of time to study or to get out and about and enjoy the natural surroundings. Downhill skiing at Urasa's ski resorts is relatively cheap, cross-country skiing is always free. After a day on the slopes, the Urasa hot spring is a worthy destination.

Service for International Students

All the courses are conducted entirely in English (for both Japanese and oversea students). Various levels of Japanese language courses are offered as elective courses. There are scholarships offered by several foundations for non-Japanese students. Private dormitory rooms are available for single students, and there are 18 rooms in the dormitory for married students.

Graduate Programs

Business and Management
Business Administration(M)/ Management and Information Science(M)

International Studies
Development Studies(M)/ International Development(M)/ International Relations(M)
Special Programs for International Students

Comments & latest information from university

In September 2005, IUJ launched a new curriculum design where the graduate student becomes an active researcher contributing to the IUJ challenge of Global Issues. Through this new "Platform," IUJ hopes to better prepare professionals who are able to take on leadership on multicultural teams with sensitivity and effectiveness, and who have deep knowledge in their degree area as well as a challenge facing the world. When an IUJ student leaves campus and enters their professional lives, they will be well equipped to make a significant contributions in their chosen capacity as global leaders. For further details, please access: http://www.iuj.ac.jp/platform/

Contact:
777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277Admission and Curriculum Service CenterPhone : +81-25-779-1104 Fax : +81-25-779-1188Website : http://www.iuj.ac.jp/ mailto:info@iuj.ac.jp

Scholarship to Japan (IUJ)

Scholarships
International University of Japan
2008 IUJ SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
For Non-Japanese Applicants

about International University of Japan >>> http://studyabroad-scholarship.blogspot.com/2007/12/international-university-of-japan.html

Non-Japanese IUJ applicants who do not have sufficient funds can apply for scholarship(s) as link below.Please read this information carefully and apply for appropriate scholarship(s).

http://www.iuj.ac.jp/web/iuj_section.cfm?category=0204

How to apply for scholarships

Category A:- If you want to apply for a category A scholarship, please submit an Application for 2008 Scholarships available for IUJ Studies to IUJ together with your complete application for admission.

Category B:- For category B scholarships, contact the institutes or offices concerned to initiate the required process.

Please Click The link below

http://www.iuj.ac.jp/web/iuj_section.cfm?category=0204

Scholarships available after starting class at IUJ

Please click the link to learn scholarships after starting class at IUJ.

Scholarships applicable after starting class at IUJ

Scholarship to Japan (APU)

*Full Scholarship Opportunities*

for Master's Programs Starting from September 2008

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NEW! FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is available for the Innovation and Technology Management Program. Applications close on 29 February, 2008. For detailsClick here!!

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NEW! FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is available for the Japan-Germany Dual Master's Degree Program in Material Flow Management (IMAT). This Program started in September 2006. Applications close on 29 February, 2008. For detailsClick here!!

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Scholarship to Japan (RIKEN)

The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN)

- Short-term training program in brain science

RIKEN Brain Science Institute Summer ProgramThe RIKEN Brain Science Institute (RIKEN BSI), Japan, offers a summer program to train advanced students interested in brain function. Applicants may choose either a two-month laboratory internship (Plan A) with one of the laboratories at RIKEN BSI, or participate in an intensive two-week lecture course (Plan B)featuring a distinguished international faculty

Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language EducationImplementing research and development of learning materials of Japanese lifestyle guidance such as Japanese education for pre-college of Japanese language institutes so that pre-college students can be engaged in studying Japanese language.

The Foundation of Corporate Friendship Network for Foreign StudentsSupporting activities for foreign students by private company such as the program to accept overseas students to a company dormitory for employees and international exchanges between foreign students and local communities.

Scholarship to Japan ( Jasso )

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

- Main Measures and Support System to Foreign Students

Honors Scholarships for Privately Financed Foreign Students Supporting Privately financed foreign students with good grades who have financial difficulties in studying at higher education institutions in Japan.

Short-Term Student Exchange Promotion Program (Inbound)Supporting foreign undergraduate and graduate students who intend to study abroad within a year under the exchange agreement between universities for promoting intenational student excanges, mutual understanding and friendly relations.

Advanced Student Exchange Pilot Project Support ProgramSupporting international student exchanges between multiple university organizations (consortium) in Japan and consortium of multiple foreign universities for promoting qualitative enhancement of education and research.

Information Services on Study in Japan and Abroad at the Information CenterInside and outside Japan, collecting, arranging, and providing information related to study opportunities in Japan and abroad and offering advising services.

Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) Implementing the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), which makes it possible to gain the qualifications to enter a university in Japan staying in their home countries.

Japan Education Fairs
Holding Japan Education Fairs outside Japan with Japanese universities for providing students who intend to study in Japan with new and precise information concerned with higher education systems, procedures for study abroad, living in Japan, and education and research at each university.

Scholarship to Japan ( MEXT )

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship

MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) offers scholarship to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities.
If you would like to apply for the MEXT scholarship, please see the following procedures.

1. How to apply for the MEXT scholarship
Scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by a Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country).

The preliminary screening (documentary examination, written test and interview) is made at the embassy between May and August 2007. The embassy then recommends the selected candidates to the MEXT through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the beginning of September.

Application Guidelines for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships 2008
Application GuidelineApplication FormApplication Form (Attachment)Field of Study and Study Program
Recommendation FormCertificate of Health

・ The deadlines of the applications differ according to the country. Please contact Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.
・ Because the application processes differ according to the country in which the Japanese embassy is located, please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for the details.

Study in Japan ( University of Tokyo )

The University of Tokyo
Type of Institution : National coed Founded in 1877

Profile

The University of Tokyo consists of 10 faculties,15 graduate schools, eleven affiliated research institutes,21 university-wide centers and various other large and small research and educational facilities promoting diverse advanced research and educational activities. It has about 7,600 teaching and administrative staff on three campuses at Hongo, Komaba and Kashiwa. As of May 2005, The University of Tokyo had 2,144 registered internationl students, which correspond to about 7% of the total number of Japanese students. Envisaging a university open to the world, The University of Tokyo is aiming to improve its environments and terms for students from overseas so that they may enjoy a more meaningful campus life at The University of Tokyo.

Environment

The University of Tokyo is composed of three campuses: Hongo, Komaba, and Kashiwa. The main campus of the University is located in Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. It occupies about 56 hectares. The Komaba Campus, located in the Komaba section of Meguro-ku, Tokyo, occupies an area of about 32 hectares. The Kashiwa Campus, the newest of the three, is located in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, a suburb of Tokyo. It occupies an area of about 24 hectares.

Student Activities

Besides the annual May Festival and Komaba Festival, there are 80 student activity groups pursuing various cultural and athletic activities and an athletics union of 46 sports clubs. There is also an International Student Association.

Service for International Students

A tutoring system for International students is offered, as are classes on Japanese language and culture. In certain fields courses are offered in English. The International Center offers advice as well as cultural and language training. Offices for International students in individual faculties also provide various forms of assistance. International lodges provide residential facilities for individuals, couples and families.

Undergraduate Programs

Agricultural Sciences
Applied Life Sciences/ Bioenvironmental Science/ Biological and Environmental Engineering/ Biological Production Science
Business and Management
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering/ Urban Engineering
Economics
Economics/ Regional Economics and Resources Science
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering/ Electronic Engineering
Engineering (Miscellaneous)
Aeronautics and Astronautics/ Engineering Synthesis
Geology
Earth and Planetary Physics/ Geosciences
History
History
Humanities (Miscellaneous)
Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies/ Life and Cognitive Sciences
International Studies
Social and International Relations
Literature, Linguistics and Area Studies (Japanese)
Area Studies/ Language and Culture
Literature, Linguistics and Area Studies(General)
Area Studies/ Language and Culture
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics/ Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering/ Mechano-Informatics
Medicine
Health Sciences and Nursing/ Medicine
Nursing
Health Sciences and Nursing
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religion
Physics
Applied Physics/ Astronomy/ Physics
Political Science
Political Science
Psychology
Psychology and Sociology
Religion
Philosophy and Religion
Sociology
Psychology and Sociology
System Science and Engineering
General Systems Studies/ Systems Innovation

Graduate Programs

Agricultural Economics
Agricultural and Resource Economics(M,D)
Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural and Environmental Biology(M,D)/ Applied Biological Chemistry(M,D)/ Biological and Environmental Engineering(M,D)/ Biomaterial Sciences(M,D)/ Forest Science(M,D)/ Global Agricultural Sciences(M,D)
Business and Management
Business and Market Studies(M,D)
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering(M,D)/ Urban Engineering(M,D)
Economics
Economic History(M,D)/ Economic Theory(M,D)/ Studies of Contemporary Economy(M,D)
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering(M,D)/ Electronic Engineering(M,D)
Energy Engineering
Advanced Energy(M,D)
Engineering (Miscellaneous)
Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies(D)/ Aeronautics and Astronautics(M,D)/ Complexity Science and Engineering(M,D)/ Engineering Synthesis(M,D)/ Environmental and Ocean Engineering(M,D)/ Geosystem Engineering(M,D)/ Quantum Engineering and System Science(M,D)
Environmental Sciences
Ecosystem Studies(M,D)/ Environmental Studies(M,D)
Fisheries
Aquatic Biosciences(M,D)
Geology
Earth and Planetary Sciences(M,D)
Humanities (Miscellaneous)
General Culture(M,D)/ Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies(M,D)/ Interdisciplinary Information Studies(M,D)/ Multi-disciplinary Sciences(M,D)
International Studies
Advanced Social and International Studies(M,D)
Literature, Linguistics and Area Studies (Japanese)
Area Studies(M,D)/ Japanese Studies(M,D)
Literature, Linguistics and Area Studies(General)
Area Studies(M,D)/ Asian Studies(M,D)/ European and American Studies(M,D)/ Korean Studies(M)/ Language and Information Sciences(M,D)
Materials Science and Engineering
Advanced Material Science(M,D)/ Advanced Materials Science(M,D)/ Materials Engineering(M)
Mathematics
Mathematical Informatics(M,D)/ Mathematical Sciences(M,D)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering(M,D)/ Mechano-Informatics(M,D)/ Precision Engineering(M,D)
Medicine
Functional Biology(D)/ Health Sciences and Nursing(M,D)/ Internal Medicine(D)/ International Health(M,D)/ Molecular Cell Biology(D)/ Neuroscience(D)/ Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology(D)/ Radiology and Biomedical Engineering(D)/ Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Science(D)/ Social Medicine(D)/ Surgical Sciences(D)
Nursing
Health Sciences and Nursing(M,D)/ International Health(M,D)
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Functional Pharmaceutics(M,D)/ Life-Pharmaceutics(M,D)/ Molecular Pharmaceutics(M,D)
Physics
Applied Physics(M,D)/ Astronomy(M,D)/ Physics(M,D)/ Superconductivity(M,D)
Political Science
Political Science(M,D)
Social Sciences (Miscellaneous)
Socio-Cultural Studies(M,D)

Contact:

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8654Student Exchange DivisionPhone : +81-3-5841-2089 Fax : +81-3-5841-2352Website : http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp mailto:ryugakukikaku@ml.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Study in Japan ( Ritsumeikan APU )

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Beppu City ,Oita Prefecture
Type of Institution: Private coed
Founded in 2000

Profile

Some of the special features about Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) include its multicultural environment and dual-language education system. Another feature of the university is the focus on practical education. Half of the faculty members are from outside of Japan and the other half are Japanese. Similarly, the student body is made up of half Japanese students, the other half being international students from 65 countries and regions around the world. The multicultural environment at APU cannot be found at other Japanese universities. Classes are taught in either English or Japanese and students can choose which language they wish to take classes in. International students who have never learnt Japanese before will be able to study Japanese from beginners' level. APU has also been actively developing its Internship Program so that students will be able to reinforce what they have learnt in classes by applying it to the real world. Over 200 students in 2002 participated in the Internship Program and were able to gain valuable experiences and know-how through working in real companies.

Environment

APU is located in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture which is in the southern part of Japan. Beppu is a tourism based city with hot springs, which attract more than twelve million tourists annually. Just a five minute walk from campus are the student dormitories where International students can spend their first year.

Computer

More than 1,000 computers are available, and the number of computers per student is extremely high. Students are provided an e-mail address and account No. at the time of enrollment so they can access the internet freely.

Student Activities

Orientation, Entrance Ceremony in April/September, Freshman welcome party, APU Festival in Spring/Autumn, Home-stay/Home-visit program, Language Week designed to help students become familiar with various languages through cultural events, Attractive club activities such as entrepreneurs, soccer, basketball, swimming, tea ceremony, Japanese calligraphy, APU station(broadcasting) and Tae kwon do etc.

Service for International Students

Special Student Scholarship(100% tuition waiver plus annual stipend of 1, 000,000yen, APU Scholarship Program 1(100% tuition waiver), APU Scholarship Program 2(65% tuition reduction), APU Scholarship Program 3(30% tuition reduction), Honors Scholarship sponsored by the Japanese Government(annual stipend of approx. 600,000yen), Student Drmitories equipped with about 900 single rooms with reasonal rent available

Undergraduate Programs

Business and Management
Asia Pacific Management
Literature, Linguistics and Area Studies(General)
Asia Pacific Studies

Graduate Programs

Business and Management
Asia Pacific Management(M,D)/ Business Administration(M)
International Studies
International Cooperation Policy(M)

Special Programs for International Students
One-year Non-degree Program/One-semester (half a year) Non-degree Program

Comments & latest information from university

Contact:

1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577Admissions OfficePhone : +81-977-78-1119 Fax : +81-977-78-1121Website : http://www.apu.ac.jp mail to mailto:welcome@apu.ac.jp