Tokyo Online Distance Learning Global Merit Scholarship
Tuition reduction scholarship awarded to outstanding international students resident in Japan or abroad pursuing full four-year degrees online.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Superior high school GPA (equivalent to 3.20+ on 4.0 scale)
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Scholarship application essay outlining independent digital learning strategies
- Recommendation letters
- One teacher or employer recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥150,000 to ¥300,000 annual tuition fee reduction
- Application fee
- ¥0 scholarship fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct tuition reduction
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo University of Communication documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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