Aoyama Gakuin University Scholarship
AGU Scholarship 2022
Supporting students who continue to take on challenges without fear of failure
Aoyama Gakuin University has established various scholarship programs, including the Bandai Fund, to support students' learning from various angles. These scholarships are also supported by donations from alumni, and recently alumnus Hiroaki Kobayashi, who is the chairman and president of Paloma Co., Ltd., made a personal donation of 1 billion yen to the Bandai Fund. Kobayashi's donation will be used as the Kobayashi Hiroaki Fund, and the investment profits will be used to support young people who will attend Aoyama Gakuin University in the future. In this article, we will introduce the university's scholarship programs along with a special discussion on the theme of "Resolve to take on challenges - an encouragement to young people."
What is the Bandai Fund?
The Bandai Fund is a fund for students at Aoyama Gakuin. It was established based on the Christian spirit of love and service, with donations made by the late alumnus Junshiro Bandai. The fund is used for three purposes: to enrich grant-type scholarships (Financial Aid), to enrich education and research funds (AOYAMA VISION), and to manage the Bandai Basic Fund (savings type).
Alumni Hiroaki Kobayashi (President and CEO of Paloma Co., Ltd.) donates 1 billion yen to the Bandai Foundation
Mr. Hiroaki Kobayashi (Class of 1992, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration), who currently serves as Chairman and President of Paloma Corporation, has personally donated 1 billion yen to the Bandai Foundation.
At the ceremony commemorating the 147th anniversary of Aoyama Gakuin's founding, a letter of appreciation was presented to Mr. Kobayashi, after which he took the stage for a dialogue interview with the track and field club's (long distance block) coach, Hara Susumu, titled "The determination to take on challenges - cheers for the future."
Special Interview
Coach Hara Susumu and Paloma Chairman and CEO Kobayashi: "A conversation! Ready to take on the challenge - Cheers for the future"
To the young people of the future - This is the first and second half of a conversation between Hara Susumu, head coach of the track and field team (long distance block), and Kobayashi Hiroaki, chairman and president of Paloma Co., Ltd., an alumni of our school.
The spirit of servant leaders is rooted in gratitude to society
Paloma Co., Ltd.
Chairman and CEO
Graduated from the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration
Hiroaki Kobayashi
One alumnus who embodies the servant leader is Hiroaki Kobayashi (1992 graduate of the Department of Business Administration, College of Business Administration), Chairman and President of Paloma Inc. Mr. Kobayashi has donated 1 billion yen of his personal fortune to the Aoyama Gakuin Bandai Fund, and is also involved in social contribution activities as a company.
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Voices of scholarship recipients
The option of a grant-type scholarship was helpful
Faculty of Law Male
I borrowed a loan-type scholarship when I was in high school, and since repayment would begin as soon as I graduated from university, I was unable to borrow any more loan-type scholarships. In this situation, I was truly grateful to receive a grant-type scholarship. I feel that through the scholarship, I am able to live my life with the support of many people. I will study law seriously at the Faculty of Law, and when I become a local civil servant, which is my dream for the future, I would like to use what I have learned to help many people.
In the future, I want to become a teacher and contribute to society.
Faculty of Social and Information Studies
My father is nearing retirement age, so continuing to attend university for the next four years will put a big burden on our family finances. Because I am taking a teacher training course, I will have to pay tuition fees in addition to the regular tuition fees, but taking the teacher training course is essential to achieving my dream of becoming a mathematics teacher, which has been my dream since middle school, so I absolutely did not want to give up on it. I was able to receive the scholarship, which has relieved some of my financial worries and allowed me to concentrate on my studies. I am grateful that I will be able to continue my studies at university.
Concerns about tuition fees resolved
Graduate School of Science and Engineering Male
Due to the impact of COVID-19, my parents lost their income and my family was in a very difficult financial situation. In such a situation, I received a scholarship, which I used to subsidize my tuition fees and to set up a communication environment to take online classes, and I was able to live as a student at Aoyama Gakuin, which was my dream. My parents' jobs have not returned to normal, and the difficult situation continues, but thanks to the scholarship, I am able to focus on my studies without having to rely on part-time work. I would like to continue to study hard, never forgetting my gratitude.
Scholarship Student Interview
We would like to introduce the interview video that was published in Aoyama Gakuin University Collaboration Headquarters' "Video Week Special".
Campus Life for Young Students [Faculty of Economics]
What I learned in the volleyball club, what I realized during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why I applied for a scholarship
Kana Hanazawa, a fourth-year student (as of 2021) in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, talks about her campus life. Hanazawa is a member of the volleyball club and is dedicated to excellence in both academics and sports. She talked about what she has learned from her student life during the COVID-19 pandemic and her dreams for the future. We will also be sharing footage of the volleyball club's practice.
Campus Life for Young Students [Faculty of Science and Engineering]
Thoughts for donors, dreams for the future, and the state of the lab
Misa Kobayashi, a fourth-year student (as of 2021) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, talks about her campus life. She is working hard on her research in Professor Kazuhiko Yokota's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She told us about her dreams for the future, using what she has learned there.
Campus Life for Young Students [School of Community and Human Sciences]
What kind of faculty is the Faculty of Community and Human Sciences? What I want to value in my student life. Why I applied for the scholarship.
Sakura Inubuuchi, a third-year student (as of 2021) in the Department of Community Human Sciences, Faculty of Community Human Sciences, shares her experiences at the Faculty of Community Human Sciences, which opened in 2019, what she values most in her student life, why she applied for a scholarship, and more. We bring you the real voices of young students.
About the scholarship system
Aoyama Gakuin University has established various scholarship programs to provide an environment in which students can lead a meaningful student life. The scholarships can be broadly divided into two purposes.
① Scholarships for financial support
Scholarships to support students who are unable to continue their studies due to financial reasons
② Scholarships aimed at supporting activities
Scholarships to support academically outstanding students and students who pursue self-improvement and meaningful activities both on and off campus
In addition, there are two types of scholarships: "grant scholarships," which do not need to be repaid, and "loan scholarships," which must be repaid after graduation.
List of scholarship programs
■Grant-type scholarships: Scholarships marked with a ☆ are awarded through a selection process at the university. Scholarships without a ☆ are awarded through a selection process for each scholarship.
| name | Application period | Overview of the scholarship program | Amount | Number of employees (FY2021 results) |
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Financial Support |
On campus | Pre-enrollment scholarships "Salt of the Earth, Light of the World Scholarship" |
Before enrollment | This is a reserved scholarship awarded to students from outside the Tokyo metropolitan area (Tokyo (excluding islands), Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures) who wish to enroll in our university and have excellent academic records but are unable to continue their studies for financial reasons. | (annual amount) 500,000 yen Payment for four years in principle |
Approximately 350 people |
| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin University Financial Support Grant Scholarship ☆ |
After enrollment | This scholarship is awarded to students who are expected to succeed at their studies but who are having difficulty paying tuition fees for financial reasons. | Annual tuition fee limit | 15 people | |
| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin University Financial Support Grant Scholarship (Emergency Response) ☆ |
After enrollment | This grant is provided to students enrolled at our university who are experiencing difficulties paying tuition fees and other fees due to an emergency or unforeseen circumstances. | Annual tuition fee limit | 16 people | |
| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin University Financial Aid Scholarships ☆ |
After enrollment | This scholarship is awarded to fourth-year students at our university who are experiencing financial difficulties in paying tuition fees and other expenses. | (annual amount) 500,000 yen |
9 people | |
| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin Bandai Fund Scholarship ☆ |
After enrollment | This scholarship is provided to students who are experiencing financial difficulties and are finding it difficult to continue their studies. | Annual tuition fee limit | 65 people | |
| Outside the campus | Japan Student Services Organization Scholarships |
Before and after enrollment | As part of the government's "New Support System for Higher Education," this scholarship was established to ensure that motivated and capable young people do not have to give up on continuing or continuing their education for financial reasons. In addition, tuition fees can be reduced or waived. | (Monthly fee) Home First Section 38,300 yen Second category: 25,600 yen Third category: 12,800 yen Outside the home, first category: 75,800 yen Second category: 50,600 yen Third category: 25,300 yen |
303 people (As of November 2021) |
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Outside the campus | Local governments Scholarships provided by private educational organizations |
Before and after enrollment | Many scholarship organizations, including foundations, public interest corporations, private companies, prefectures, and municipalities, are recruiting scholarship recipients. The conditions for receiving scholarships vary depending on the organization. | Depends on each organization | 133 people |
Activity Support |
On campus | Aoyama Gakuin University Industry-Academic Joint Bandai Foreign Study Abroad Encouragement Scholarship ☆ |
After enrollment | This is a scholarship provided jointly by our university and Taihei Engineering Co., Ltd. to students who wish to study abroad. Please contact the International Center for more details. |
(annual amount) 250,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen 1) Scholarship for Study Abroad at Partner Universities: 500,000 yen 2) Scholarship to encourage studying abroad at an accredited school: 500,000 to 1,000,000 yen 3) Scholarships to encourage studying abroad at world-class universities (partner universities) 1) plus 500,000 yen 4) Scholarships to encourage studying abroad at world-class universities (accredited schools) 2) plus 1,000,000 yen *For items 1) to 4), half the cost will be paid for those studying abroad for semesters. |
1) 18 people 2) 1 person 3) 15 people 4) 1 person |
| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin International Exchange Scholarship ☆ | After enrollment | This scholarship aims to encourage study abroad and develop talented individuals who can respond to the needs of this age of globalization. Please contact the International Center for more details. |
(annual amount) 200,000 yen |
Dispatch: 7 people Accepted 15 people |
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| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin University Industry-Academic Joint Global Scholarships for International Students ☆ |
After enrollment | This scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic records with the aim of nurturing international talent who will contribute to the development and improvement of society and culture. For more information, please contact the International Center. | (annual amount) 300,000 yen (annual amount) 500,000 yen Students in their second year or above who are recognized as extremely outstanding undergraduate students *If the annual budget is exceeded, the amount of benefits per person will be uniformly reduced to adjust the amount. |
268 people | |
| Outside the campus | Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship <Program for promoting the acceptance of international students> ☆ |
After enrollment | The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the strategic acceptance of excellent international students and contribute to the internationalization of higher education institutions. It provides scholarships to privately funded international students who excel academically and have excellent character, but who are having difficulty continuing their studies for financial reasons. For more information, please contact the International Center. |
(Monthly fee) 48,000 yen |
30 people | |
| Outside the campus | Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship 〈Study abroad support system/agreed dispatch〉☆ |
After enrollment | This scholarship is aimed at students studying at partner universities, and aims to develop human resources who can play an active role in the global society by providing scholarships to cover part of the travel expenses required for studying abroad, and to contribute to the internationalization and strengthening of the international competitiveness of Japan's higher education institutions. For more information, please contact the International Center. *Depending on the academic year, there may be no allocation to our university. |
(Monthly fee) 60,000 to 100,000 yen for each month of study abroad *Amount varies depending on study abroad area. |
22 people |
■ Loan-type scholarships: Apply for the scholarship of your choice, and if you meet the criteria, you will be accepted after a selection process.
| name | Application period | Overview of the scholarship program | Amount | Number of employees (FY2021 results) |
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| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin Bandai Scholarship | After enrollment | The scholarship was established mainly through a donation from the late alumni Junshiro Bandai, and is an interest-free loan for the shortest period required for study. | (Monthly fee) 61,000 yen |
0 people |
| Outside the campus | Japan Student Services Organization Type 1 scholarship (interest-free) |
Before and after enrollment | This is a national scholarship system that aims to provide equal educational opportunities by lending tuition fees to those who are unable to study due to financial reasons. There are two types of scholarship: "Type 1" which is an interest-free loan, and "Type 2" which is an interest-bearing loan. There are also emergency (Type 1) and emergency (Type 2) grants that can be applied for when you are unable to pay tuition fees due to an emergency or unforeseen situation. For students who wish to study abroad, there is also the Type 2 Short-Term Study Abroad Scholarship, which is a loan scholarship. |
(Monthly fee) Home: Choose from 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, or 54,000 yen Outside the home: Choose from 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, 50,000 yen, or 64,000 yen |
395 people (As of November 2021) |
| Outside the campus | Japan Student Services Organization Type 2 Scholarship (interest-bearing) |
Before and after enrollment | (Monthly fee) 20,000 to 120,000 yen *Select from 10,000 yen increments |
544 people (As of November 2021) |
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| Outside the campus | Local governments Private educational organizations Scholarships by |
Before and after enrollment | Many scholarship organizations, including foundations, public interest corporations, private companies, prefectures, and municipalities, are recruiting scholarship recipients. The loan conditions vary depending on the organization. | Depends on each organization | 15 people |
*Numbers of employees hired are as of December 2021 unless otherwise noted.
■Aoyama Gakuin University Academic Excellence Award System
| name | Overview of the scholarship program | Amount | Number of employees (FY2021 results) |
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| On campus | Aoyama Gakuin University Awards for outstanding academic achievement |
This award is given to second-year or above students who are recognized as having excellent academic performance in the previous year, and also includes a scholarship. | Prize money 50,000 yen to 200,000 yen |
Grand Prize: 43 people Excellence Award: 80 people Encouragement Award: 120 people |