Education Pathways Scholarship

Displaced students who relocated to Japan through an education pathways program administered by Pathways Japan. (Students who did not relocate to Japan through a program administered by Pathways Japan but currently attend Pathways Japan's partner language schools may also apply this year.); Age 25 or under at the time of enrollment in the university (April 1, 2025); Single with no dependents; Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N3 level or above (Even if the applicant has not taken the N3 exam, they will be considered if they have proficiency at that level); No restriction on nationality; Important note about students applying to UNHCR Japan's Refugee Higher Education Program (RHEP): If you apply to RHEP and are selected to be recommended to one of the member universities in early September, please do not apply to EPS. RHEP does not allow finalists to withdraw once they are accepted, and the same applies to EPS.

Required documents: Online application form; Proof of high school completion; High school transcript (last 3 years of high school); National/standardized examination results (Please inquire for details); Two recommendation letters; English proficiency test score (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Duolingo English Test are accepted. There is a minimum score requirement for each: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo English Test 110.); Personal statement (On motivation and purpose of studying at ICU in English, 500-600 words); Short essay (On a current issue in English, 400-500 words); *Please note that all documents must be prepared in English.

Accepts transfer credit.