1. Purpose
This scholarship program supports practitioners who embody Shizenkan University’s vision of “whole-person management leaders,” specifically those who are committed to transforming social and industrial systems to realize a circular economy.
Rather than focusing solely on resource circulation or waste reduction, it is intended for leaders who aim to design and implement regenerative economic social systems across diverse fields—including business, communities, education, and public policy—beyond mere resource circulation or waste reduction.
At Shizenkan University, scholarship recipients are expected to further grow as leaders who, while learning alongside peers with diverse professional backgrounds, deepen their understanding of circular social and economic systems, envision initiatives and ventures that contribute to a sustainable future, and bring them into reality.
2. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
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- Applicants who have been admitted to the Master of Business Administration program at the Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University and do not receive full tuition sponsorship from a company or organization to which they belong.
- Resonate with the mission and activities of the Circular Futures Design Center and who wish to contribute to building a sustainable and regenerative society.
- Recipients of the scholarship are expected, after enrollment, to participate in the Center’s various initiatives—research, practical projects, dialogues, and more—and to engage in efforts aimed at realizing a “circular future.”
- Applicants who understand and strongly sympathize with the educational policy of Shizenkan University, have high motivation to grow as whole-person management leaders, and show commitment to studying and contributing to the classes and their fellow classmates.
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3. Scholarship Program Overview
Scholarship applicants and the specific scholarship amount will be awarded based on a comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s expectations as a whole-person leader, the applicant’s financial status and profile, experience, qualifications, as well as the overall composition of the incoming class.
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- Scholarship Coverage: In principle, the amount ranges from JPY2,400,000 to JPY4,800,000 for 2 years. The enrollment fee (JPY 200,000) must be paid by each applicant.
- Number of Places: Approximately 2
- Payment Method: To reduce the tuition fee, one-fourth of the scholarship amount will be disbursed at the beginning of the first and second half of each academic year.
- Scholarship Payment Period: In principle, 2 years from August 2026.
- Application Deadline
- 1st Deadline: December 12th, 2025
- 2nd Deadline: March 31st, 2026
- 3rd Deadline: May 31st, 2026
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*The number of submissions is limited. Early application is highly recommended as recipients will be selected in order of submission date.
4. Scholarship Application Documents
Please check our website and submit your application online via the scholarship application form when applying.
*Please check all forms mentioned in the guidelines are fully completed before submission.
*Please note that submitted forms will not be returned.
5. Selection Process
Scholarship recipients and the scholarship amount will be determined by the Shizenkan Scholarship Committee based on the results of the scholarship application documents screening as well as the admissions screening process.
6. Results Announcement
The Admissions Office will inform applicants by email.
7. Suspension of Scholarship
The scholarship may be suspended when a student is unable to continue his/her studies for an extended period due to absence from Shizenkan University .
8. Reinstatement of Scholarship
A student whose scholarship was suspended for reasons described in article 7 “Suspension of Scholarship” may request the scholarship be reinstated at Shizenkan University’s discretion when the reason(s) for suspension has been resolved.
9. Scholarship Continuation Review
We expect scholarship recipients to commit to their studies at Shizenkan. Therefore, we will review attendance and academic performance every two months to assess the appropriateness of continuing the scholarship. Students may receive a warning and be subject to interviews and academic guidance if they:
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- Have less than 80% attendance in required courses
- Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) below 2.00 (calculation method explained below)
- Fail to earn credits in more than 1/4 of their courses
- Are recognized as disrupting class learning in multiple subjects due to their attitude during lectures
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Furthermore, students may have their scholarships suspended or reduced if they:
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- Have less than 60% attendance
- Have a GPA below 1.50
- Receive an F grade in three or more courses
- Receive the aforementioned warning three consecutive times
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*GPA is the weighted average of grades a student receives from the courses graded on the S/A/B/C/F/I scale. S, A, B, C, and F correspond to 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0 scores, respectively, where I is not considered for GPA calculation. In order to take into account the performance of all courses that a student took for scholarship continuation review, the P (Pass) of a course graded on a P/F/I scale is also calculated as equivalent to an A in courses graded on the S/A/B/C/F/I scale.
10. Return of Awarded Scholarship
Shizenkan University has the right to discontinue a recipient’s scholarship payment and demand a partial or full repayment in the following cases:
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- The student withdrew, or was suspended or expelled from Shizenkan University according to the university’s rules and regulations.
- The student’s application and other related documents submitted for the scholarship were found to contain false information.
- For any other reason Shizenkan University deems it inappropriate to provide the scholarship to the student.
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In addition to the scholarship, Shizenkan University offers a variety of other scholarships. Please refer to this page for more information.
Contact Information Shizenkan University Scholarship Program. E-mail： admissions@shizenkan.ac.jp
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