The Japan ICU Foundation now wishes to invite applications for its United States Scholars Initiative for the academic year 2023. The initiative will provide full-tuition support for four years of undergraduate study at ICU.

The United States Scholars Initiative (USSI) aims to increase the number of international, degree-seeking undergraduate students from the United States at ICU.

The Japan ICU Foundation is a public charity based in New York City committed to supporting International Christian University’s global and ecumenical programs.

Brief Description

• Applications Deadline: December 1, 2022
• Course Level: Undergraduate degree.
• Study Subject: These scholarships are awarded in the field of language and the liberal arts.
• Awards: This merit-based scholarship will provide full-tuition support for four years of undergraduate study at ICU.
• The number of scholarships: Two
• Nationality: United States applicants
• Scholarship can be taken in Japan

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: United States applicants are eligible for these scholarships.
• Entrance Requirements: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
  • The applicants must be United States citizens
  • Students must also demonstrate an interest in Japan, the Japanese language and the liberal arts.
  • Will graduate from U.S. high school
  • Strong interest in Japan and the Japanese language
  • Interest in liberal arts education
  • Single with no dependents

 Undergraduate Scholarship 

Application Procedure

• How to Apply: All the interested candidates must complete all the application requirements for achieving this award.
• Application form
• Personal statement (400-500 words) on why you would like to study at ICU, and what your plans are after graduation
• Short essay (400-500 words)
• Copy of transcript (last 3 years of secondary school)
• Educational certification (SAT with essay, ACT plus writing or, IB full diploma)
• 2 letters of recommendation (One from HS principal, guidance counselor, tutor or IB coordinator; one from an HS instructor who has taught a core academic subject eg. English, SS, math, science, foreign language)
• If you have graduated from a U.S. high school but have NOT spent the last continuous six years at an institution in which English is the language of instruction, you will need to submit either a TOEFL or IELTS score.
• English Language Requirements: Applicants must have to submit either a TOEFL or IELTS score.

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