Mustang Scholarship Program
Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now open.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, ASIJ is honored to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships each year. These scholarships create opportunities for students to join our diverse and engaged learning community.
Before proceeding, please note the following important points:
- Applicants must provide documentation verifying that the household income does not exceed ¥7 million (excluding government subsidies), regardless of the number of earners or household size, and that the student has legal residency in Japan.
- Scholarships are only available between Grades 8 and 11 inclusive.
About need-based scholarships
- Scholarships are available to students entering ASIJ between Grades 8 and 11 inclusive.
- The scholarship covers fees such as the initial enrollment fee, full tuition, transportation fees, one curricular trip, and the use of an ASIJ MacBook. Parents may be asked to contribute a participation fee to cover a portion of these costs.
- Scholarships are available for up to five years, offering sustained support for students who continue to meet academic expectations and contribute positively to our school community.
In order to proceed with the application process, parent(s)/guardian(s) must be able to provide:
- evidence that the student applicant lives with the parent(s)/guardian(s);
- evidence that the student applicant has the legal right to reside in Japan; and
- proof of an annual household income not exceeding ¥7 million, excluding government subsidies, regardless of the number of earners or household size.
Please note that the applicant must...
- be at least 13 years of age on or before September 1st of the school year for which they are applying and have completed Grade 7 (so, if you are applying to start Grade 8 in August of 2025, you must have completed Grade 7 and you must turn 13 years old before September 1, 2025); and
- have excellent command of oral and written English.
What to expect if you apply:
- Completed applications are due on Monday, February 3, 2025.
- There is no fee to apply.
- Candidates who are selected to continue in the process will be asked to write an essay and submit recommendations and academic records. Finalists will be invited to visit the campus for an interview and assessments in math and English.
- Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of finalists may be asked to submit more detailed financial information, and to provide updated information each year to ensure that the family remains qualified to receive the scholarship.
- ASIJ will notify the awardee of its final decision by April 1, at which point you will have one week to accept or decline the offer.
- The ASIJ school year begins in August.
Please submit the completed application with attachments to scholarships@asij.ac.jp by Monday, February 3, 2025. Please see APPLICATION LINK.
We’re here to help! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at scholarships@asij.ac.jp.
