Scholarships for International Students


The following tuition reductions and scholarships are available for international students. The scholarship applications for Tenri University and various scholarship organizations will be announced on the bulletin board on campus and in the TU Mail each time they become available. Please be careful not to overlook them.

Tenri University Tuition Fee Reduction and Exemption for Privately Financed International Students

Amount of Reduction30% of tuition fees
EligibilityThis tuition fee exemption is applicable to privately financed international students who meet all of the following conditions:

(1) Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Tenri University.
(2) Holds a “Student” visa status.
(3) Holds Japan’s National Health Insurance or equivalent.
(4) Demonstrates financial difficulty in continuing their studies.
Requirements(1) Must have earned the following credits for each academic year:
・2nd-year undergraduate students: 30 credits or more in the previous academic year
・3rd-year undergraduate students: Cumulative total of 60 credits or more by the end of the previous academic year
・4th-year undergraduate students: Cumulative total of 90 credits or more by the end of the previous academic year
*Note: If fewer than 15 credits are earned in the spring semester, the exemption for the fall semester may not be granted.
(2) Must not be on a leave of absence
(3) Period of enrollment must not exceed 4 years for undergraduate students, or the standard degree completion time for graduate students

※ Regarding (1) and (3), students who do not meet these conditions due to illness or other unavoidable reasons may still be eligible for tuition fee exemption.
Application PeriodSpring Semester: May to June
Fall Semester: October to November
Application ToOffice of International Exchange Center

Tenri University Special Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

EligibilityPrivately financed international students in their 2nd to 4th year enrolled at Tenri University
QualificationsPrivately financed international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and personal character, and are in need of financial assistance.

*Note: Cannot be combined with JASSO, Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation, Heiwa Nakajima Foundation, Tenrikyo Ichiretsukai Foundation, or other scholarship systems.
Scholarship Amount20,000 yen per month
Duration1 year (Single academic year)
Number of Recipients6 students
Application PeriodMid-June

Tenri University Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

EligibilityPrivately financed international students in their 1st to 4th year enrolled at Tenri University
QualificationsPrivately financed international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and personal character, and are in need of financial assistance.

*Note: Cannot be combined with JASSO Honors Scholarship, Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship, Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Scholarship, or other scholarship systems.
Scholarship Amount120,000 yen per year
Duration1 year (Single academic year)
Number of RecipientsUp to 10 students per academic year
Application PeriodMid-September

Tenri University Yoki Scholarship

The "Tenri University Yoki Scholarship" is operated by collecting donation from members and faculty members of Tenri University, and is offered to privatedly financed international students. The benefit period is for a single year, the amount is 100,000 yen per year, and the opening is for several students. Detailed information will be posted on the campus bulletin in November.

Various scholarships

International students who have been selected and recommended by Tenri University may apply for scholarships listed below. However, under recent economic circumstances, the foundations are taking fewer students. Notification will be posted on the bulletin boards on campus.

The Korean Scholarship FoundationAmount: (Undergraduate) 25,000 yen/month,(Graduate) 40,000 yen/month
Duration: 1 year
Application Period: Early April
Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Amount: Undergraduate) 170,000 yen/month, (Graduate) 200,000 yen/month
Duration: Up to 2 years
Application Period: Early September
SGH Foundation (For ASEAN Students)Amount: 120,000 yen/month
Duration: 2 years
Application Period: Early February
JEES International Scholarship (Study Support)Amount: 50,000 yen/month
Duration: Up to 2 years
Application Period: Early May
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial FoundationAmount: (Undergraduate) 100,000 yen/month, (Graduate) 140,000 yen/month
Duration: Up to 2 years
Application Period: Early September

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