OpenFieldSophia University Benefactors International Student Full Tuition Scholarship
Premier merit and need scholarship established by Jesuit benefactors covering complete tuition and living costs for exceptional global scholars.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top academic ranking in secondary school or undergraduate studies (minimum GPA 3.5/4.0).
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90+ (SAT 1300+ / IB 36+ if submitted).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word personal statement illustrating Jesuit humanist values and commitment to global social justice.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters from teachers or professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full scholarship: 100% tuition waiver + ¥100,000 monthly living stipend
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,300,000 - ¥1,700,000/year (fully covered)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sophia University Yotsuya Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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