Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Japan
Tokyo
Overview
Keio University was founded by Yukichi FUKUZAWA in 1858 as the first modern institution of higher education in Japan. To commemorate the university's 150th anniversary in 2008, Keio has launched the "Design the Future" Award for International Students. This scholarship, aimed at highly talented international students with outstanding academic records, is possibly the most generous available from a Japanese university. International students with the drive to become global leaders in academia, business, and public services are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.
Details
The Selection Process
Each graduate school performs a primary screening of applicants and recommends candidates to the Design the Future Fund Steering Committee (hereafter “Steering Committee”). The Steering Committee then conducts a review of documents and holds interviews for the final selection. Interviews will be scheduled on Saturday, December 8, 2019 (Mita Campus, Tokyo). Detailed information about interviews will be sent to each applicant nominated for the award.
Interview
Applicants have a choice of being interviewed in either Japanese or English. If an applicant resides outside Japan, an online interview via Skype, Polycom, etc. is also possible. It is the responsibility of the applicant to prepare a webcam and microphone for the interview. A connection test will be conducted prior to the formal interview.
Dean's message
Amidst increasingly globalization, Keio University is focusing on advancing international collaboration. At Keio, the International Center deals with various affairs related to this.
In recent years, Keio has concentrated on the quantifiable aspects of international collaboration, for example, it has been striving to increase the number of academic linkage and collaboration agreements and the number of students participating in exchange programs. That is not to say that quality has been forgotten. Now is the time to focus on qualitative aspects, ensuring that there is high quality in our international collaborations.
What exactly is high quality international collaboration? One could say that high quality collaboration in the case of agreements on academic linkage and collaboration provides sustained, meaningful interaction for both institutions in the exchange of students or faculty members. However, it is necessary to develop and maintain an environment conducive to building such relationships. The International Center at Keio University strives towards this goal in its day-to-day activities.
Professor Shinnosuke Obi
Dean, International Center
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility Criteria:
This award is open to international students of high academic standing and character who satisfy the following requirements at the time of their application being reviewed:
- The studentmust bean applicant to one of thegraduate schools of Keio University for entry in either April or September 2027, or in April 2028, and must have received the recommendation of thegraduate school.
- The student must be an applicant to either a Master’s Program, Ph.D. Program, or a Professional Degree Program, for entry as a regular student.
- The student must have completed 15 years of formal education and have obtained their undergraduate degree outside Japan, or are expected to obtain their undergraduate degree before entering Keio University. However, students who have obtained, or are expected to obtain, their undergraduate degree at a Japanese institution are not eligible.
The student cannot be a recipient of another scholarship at the same time as receiving this award.
Incoming international students participating in a double degree program (hereafter “DD international students”) are eligible.
※The student may not participate in overseas activities for a period of morethan 6 months while they are receivingthe award.
Application period & conditions of each Graduate School vary.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Award Benefits
- Full tuition and fees at Keio University (However, this does not apply to DD international students)
- A monthly stipend of JPY 200,000
- A one-timepreparation grant of JPY 150,000 (including a travel subsidy)
Duration of Award
A maximum of two years for students in a Master’s Program and a maximum of three years for students in a Ph.D. or Professional Degree Program. (Please note: for a student who earns his/her degree before the end of the specified period, the award will be stopped once the degree is earned). DD international students can only receive the award during the period enrolled at a Keio University graduate school and while taking the degree program at that graduate school.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
