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International University of Japan
2021 IUJ Scholarship Guidelines:
Master’s Programs
For NonJapanese Applicants
NonJapanese IUJ applicants who do not have sufficient funds can apply for the scholarship(s) listed below at the time of
application only to IUJ academic programs. Please read this guide carefully and apply for the scholarship(s) appropriate
for you. Scholarship information is subject to change.
The Scholarship Application form is available as a second part of the online admission application system: complete
the main application process to the IUJ degree programs, then if applicable, continue to part two for scholarship
considerations. (https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/online/) Please respond to all questions inputting your answers directly into
the online form.
Index:
I. List of Available Scholarships through IUJ and Other Institutions p. 1
o Category A: IUJ Direct Award Scholarships announced along with IUJ Admissions Decisions
o Category B: IUJ Nominated Scholarships after Successful IUJ Admissions Screening
o Category C: Direct Scholarship Application to Other Institution
II. How to Apply for Scholarships p. 3
III. Eligibility and Conditions of Scholarship (A detailed description of each scholarship) p. 3
IV. Scholarships Possible After Starting Classes at IUJ p. 8
o IUJ Facilitated
o Link to other possible support through IUJ
o Links to outside resources for further scholarship leads
Tuition of IUJ Masters Programs
School
Program
Tuition / year
Graduate School of International
Relations (GSIR)
International Relations Program (IRP)
2,200,000yen
International Development Program (IDP)
Public Management and Policy Analysis Program (PMPP)
Japan Global Development Program (JGDP) (MA)
Graduate School of International
Management (GSIM)
MBA Program (MBA)
2,200,000yen
Japan Global Development Program (JGDP) (MBA)
MBA Program (IMBA) (1year program)
3,400,000yen
Digital Transformation Program (DTP) (1year program)
.
Contact:
Admissions
Graduate School of International Relations E-mail: admgsir@iuj.ac.jp
Graduate School of International Management E-mail: admgsim@iuj.ac.jp
Office of Student Services E-mail: oss@iuj.ac.jp
Scholarship site https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/scholarship/
Online Applications https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/online/
Materials Request https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/request/
Mailing Address International University of Japan (IUJ)
777 Kokusaicho, Minami Uonumashi
Niigata 9497277 Japan
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I. List of Scholarships through IUJ and Other Institutions
Details of each scholarship are found in the subsequent pages.
In the tables below, the “D” and “I” are used to indicate:
D: Domestic Applicants (residents of Japan regardless of nationality)
I: International Applicants (residents of countries other than Japan regardless of nationality)
Category A: IUJ Direct Award Scholarships announced along with IUJ Admissions Decisions
IUJ awards these scholarships to recipients selected from successful applicants at the time of admissions. Both domestic and
international applicants are eligible to apply for the all of the following A category scholarships.
No Scholarships
GSIR
GSIM
IRP
JGDP
(MA)
PMPP
MBA
JGDP
(MBA)
IMBA
DTP
2y
2y
2y
2y
2y
1y
1y
A
S. Nakayama Memorial Scholarship
100 Premium (Nakayama 100 Premium)
D/I D/I
S. Nakayama Memorial Scholarship 100 A
(Nakayama 100 A)
S. Nakayama Memorial Scholarship 100
(Nakayama 100)
S. Nakayama Memorial Scholarship 90
(Nakayama 90)
S. Nakayama Memorial Scholarship 70
(Nakayama 70)
S. Nakayama Memorial Scholarship 50
(Nakayama 50)
S. Nakayama Memorial Scholarship 30
(Nakayama 30)
S. Nakayama Memoriam Scholarship +
(Nakayama Plus)
Category B: IUJ Nominated Scholarships after Successful IUJ Admissions Screening
IUJ recommends/nominates candidates to the following scholarship providers from those that have passed the IUJ admissions
process, and who match the requirements and conditions of our scholarship providers. Scholarship providers make the final
decisions and selections. IUJ informs applicants of both our recommendations/nominations and the results as soon as the provider
informs us.
Those receiving scholarships in this Category are not eligible to apply for an upgraded scholarship after enrolling in IUJ.
No Scholarships
GSIR
GSIM
JGDP
(MA)
PMPP
MBA
JGDP
(MBA)
IMBA
DTP
2y
2y
2y
2y
1y
1y
B-1 ADBJapan Scholarship Program (ADBJSP)
I
I
I
I
B-2 AEON Scholarship (AEON)
D/I
D/I
D/I
B-3 JERA Asia Scholarship (JERA)
D/I
D/I
D/I
B-4
Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation
(KMMF)
D/I D/I D/I
B-5 Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Scholarship Foundation D/I D/I D/I
B-6 MEXT with University Recommendation I I I
B-7 MEXT: Top Global University Award D/I D/I D/I
Category C: Direct Scholarship Application to Other Institution
Those interested in attending IUJ may consider applying for the following scholarships directly to each institute or office.
No Scholarships
GSIR
GSIM
Notes
JGDP
(MA)
PMPP
MBA
JGDP
(MBA)
IMBA
DTP
2y
2y
2y
2y
1y
1y
C-1 The Project for Human Resource
Development Scholarship (JDS)
Program
I I I I I
I
Available to
Government staff
in principle
C-2 JICA PEACE Program for
Afghanistan I I I
Available to
Government staff
from Afghanistan
C-3 African Business Education
Initiative for Youth (ABE
Initiative) I I I I I I I
Available to many
African nationals
in private sector,
government or
education roles.
C-4 Enhancement of Administrative
Capacity I I I
Available to
Government staff
in Myanmar, in
principle
C-5 Japanese Initiative for the
Future of Syrian Refugees (JISR) I I I I I I
Available to
Syrian nationals
C-6 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) I I I I I I
Available for
university faculty
and government
staff in specific
countries