If you're a student from an ASEAN country aspiring to pursue higher education in Japan, the 2026 Asia University Scholarship Program offers a remarkable opportunity. Applications are now open for Season 1 of this comprehensive scholarship, designed to support your academic journey from language acquisition to undergraduate studies. Details in this article .
Asia University Scholarship Summary
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Host University: Asia University
Study Level: Undergraduate
Target Group: Students from ASEAN countries
Fields of Study: Various majors across five faculties
Award Duration: 5 years
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Eligible to: Citizens of Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos
Scholarship Overview
Asia University, located in the heart of Tokyo and founded in 1941, is committed to nurturing globally competent individuals. With a diverse student body of 6,800, including 300 international students from 20 countries and regions, the university offers a vibrant academic environment. The institution comprises five faculties:
Faculty of Business Administration: Business Administration Major, Hospitality Management Major, Data Science Major
Faculty of Economics: Economics Major
Faculty of Law: Law Major
Faculty of International Relations: International Relations Major, Multicultural Communication Major
Faculty of Sociology: Contemporary Society Major
Scholarship Benefits
Comprehensive Financial Support: Covers 5 years of tuition and fees, including a 1-year intensive Japanese language course and 4 years of undergraduate study.
Accommodation Support: Provides boarding fees for 2 years and covers utility fees for international share housing.
Cultural and Academic Integration: The initial year focuses on intensive Japanese language training, facilitating smoother integration into Japanese society and academic life.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, or Laos.
Age: Candidates should have graduated from high school between March 16, 2024, and March 15, 2025, or be set to graduate by March 2026.
Academic Background: Completion of 12 years of school education (11 years for Myanmar).
Japanese Language Proficiency: Possession of JLPT N3 or N4 certification (Note: N2 and N1 are not applicable).
Academic Performance: Demonstrated high performance in high school, with English scores being mandatory.
Application Procedure
1. Application Materials
Both Web Registration and Posting Mail of the following documents are required.
Application Form: Complete the 5-page form by hand (After registering an account here)
Certificate of High School Graduation: Or an expected graduation certificate.
Certificate of Current Enrollment: If currently a high school student.
High School Academic Records: Including English scores.
JLPT Certificate: N4 or N3 level.
Financial Guarantor Documents: Certificates of Employment, Income, Bank Deposit & Relationship to the Applicant
Translations: Japanese or English translations of all documents.
ℹ️ Note: All certificates and documents must be issued within 3 months of application.
Application and Admission Schedule (Season 1)
March 1-15, 2025: Application Period
March 21, 2025: Document Screening Result Announcement
March 24-28, 2025: Online Interview Test
April 25, 2025: Final Result Announcement
December 2025: Visa Application Procedure
February 2026: Certificate of Eligibility Issued
April 2026: AU Entrance Ceremony
ℹ️ For further information, visit the official website of Asian University.
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