Scholarships/Loans

Scholarships/Loans

Justin_Okafor
Sudeep Krishna Shrestha
Nepal, MBA of 2011
GLOBIS International Leader Scholarship Recipient
“Investing in an MBA degree can be quite a financial burden. With the GLOBIS scholarship I was able to soften the financial impact on my personal finances. I truly appreciate the help they have given me.”
Justin_Okafor
Pimmook Rungkamonphan
Thailand, MBA of 2011
GLOBIS Scholarship for Overseas Students Recipient
“I really wanted to obtain my MBA degree in Japan as there are ample career opportunities for me here. Hadn’t I received the scholarship for overseas students, I would have never been able to study in one of the biggest and most exciting cities of the world.”

Scholarships from GLOBIS

GLOBIS Scholarships are available to students who demonstrate the potential to contribute to the GLOBIS community through strong academic performance and exceptional leadership qualities.
GLOBIS provides two types of scholarships for applicants.

*For Japanese candidates who consider applying for our Full-time MBA program, please contact us at mba@globis.co.jp.

A. GLOBIS International Leader Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Non-Japanese applicants who live in Japan and expect to study at GLOBIS in 2012.
  • Scholarship Amount: The scholarship will cover either 50% or 100% of the tuition fee.

Note: The scholarship amount does not cover the following fees and expenses: enrollment fee, additional tuition for long-term enrollment, non-GLOBIS textbooks, extra-curricular expenses (ex. camp-based elective classes) and living expenses.

B. GLOBIS Scholarship for Overseas Students

  • Eligibility: Non-Japanese applicants who reside outside Japan and will move to Japan to study at GLOBIS in 2012.
  • Scholarship Amount: The scholarship will cover the full tuition fee.

Note: The scholarship amount does not cover the following fees and expenses: additional tuition for long-term enrollment, non-GLOBIS textbooks, extra-curricular expenses (ex. camp-based elective classes) and living expenses.

Scholarship conditions, screening criteria and process for both scholarships are as follows:

(1) Scholarship Conditions
Students of these awards must adhere to the following conditions:
  • Enrollment in GLOBIS University in 2012
  • Successful completion of the required credits needed for graduation
  • Make continuous efforts to accomplish what is stated in the applicant’s scholarship essay and contribute to the program

(2) Cooperation in Marketing Activities
Scholarship students are expected to cooperate with GLOBIS’ marketing activities, such as providing or submitting interviews / photos / profile / stories in the internal and external media with permission prior to publishing requested. However, if unable to cooperate, students can inform the office of the reason and an exception may be considered.

(3) Screening Criteria
(a) Extensive international business experience
(b) Strong academic background
(c) Potential contribution to the GLOBIS student body
(d) Native-level English proficiency
(e) Need for financial aid

(4) How to Apply
Please submit the scholarship essay along with your GLOBIS application information.
<Essay Question>
Please answer the following questions with using an A4 paper:
“How will your international experience and perspective improve the GLOBIS experience for other students? What unique insights will you bring?”

(5) Screening Process
The scholarship screening process includes the essay and an interview. Applicants need to apply for the scholarship at the same time as submitting their application for the MBA program. Only applicants who pass the GLOBIS admission process will be eligible to receive the scholarship. The final decision regarding scholarships will be sent with admission notification.

Note:
  • For applicants who reside outside Japan, the scholarship interview will be conducted over the phone.

Scholarships from Other Organizations

JASSO Scholarship Programs
The “Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)” provides scholarships for privately financed international students. The website also includes scholarship information offered by many other organizations:
http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html
JASSO Scholarships are also available to students who possess Japanese citizenship or foreign students who have permanent resident status and have difficulty pursuing their studies due to economic reasons. More details are shown on the JASSO official website:
http://www.jasso.go.jp/shougakukin/ (in Japanese)

Education Loans

Financial institutions tied to GLOBIS University offer educational loans (with favorable interest rates). Students may also use other educational loans. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.


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