OpenFieldFukuoka University International Student Special Academic Merit Award
Merit-based tuition discount granted directly by Fukuoka University to top-performing international graduate students pursuing degrees in humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class academic record in qualifying undergraduate degree (top 15% of class)
- English language proficiency
- Met institutional language criteria
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose detailing scholarly research intent and intercultural contributions
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 50% full tuition reduction across all semesters of graduate study + subsidized campus housing
- Application fee
- ¥0 for scholarship evaluation
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct 50% tuition reduction
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Annual scholarship round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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