Varies funding · Study in Japan
Sophia University New Student and Benefactors' Scholarships
One-third, one-half or full first-year tuition; the Benefactors' (Adachi) award covers full tuition plus the education enhancement fee
- Funder
- Sophia University
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
Sophia in central Tokyo has taught in English since long before it was common in Japan, and it funds incoming students on its English-taught programmes before they enrol rather than after.
The New Student Scholarship is open to international and Japanese students; the Benefactors' (Adachi) Scholarship is reserved for international students and is the more generous of the two.
🗓️ Deadline
Applied for with admission — undergraduate rounds run from September through April
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying to an English-taught undergraduate or graduate programme at Sophia
- Excellent academic results and demonstrated financial need
- Sophia must be your first-choice institution
- The Adachi award is restricted to international students
- Applications are separate from admission documents
How to apply
- Choose an eligible English-taught programme and note its application round
- Prepare financial documentation as well as academic transcripts
- Submit the scholarship application alongside your admission application
- Check which of the two awards your programme is eligible for
- Confirm the current round dates — undergraduate and graduate cycles differ
Studying in Japan
Cutting-edge research, growing English-taught programmes and a job-hunting visa after study. Post-study work: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year.
Other scholarships for Japan
Browse all Japan scholarshipsAPU Tuition Reduction Scholarship
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Tuition reduction of 30%, 50%, 65%, 80% or 100% for the standard duration of the programme
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
¥200,000 a month with no repayment obligation, for up to the standard length of the degree
JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
A monthly stipend of around ¥48,000 for privately financed international students
Sophia University New Student and Benefactors' Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Sophia University New Student and Benefactors' Scholarships cover?
One-third, one-half or full first-year tuition; the Benefactors' (Adachi) award covers full tuition plus the education enhancement fee. Sophia in central Tokyo has taught in English since long before it was common in Japan, and it funds incoming students on its English-taught programmes before they enrol rather than after.
Who is eligible for the Sophia University New Student and Benefactors' Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Applying to an English-taught undergraduate or graduate programme at Sophia; Excellent academic results and demonstrated financial need; Sophia must be your first-choice institution; The Adachi award is restricted to international students; Applications are separate from admission documents. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Sophia University New Student and Benefactors' Scholarships deadline?
Applied for with admission — undergraduate rounds run from September through April. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.