Hey future global scholars! Ever thought about taking your studies abroad, specifically to the vibrant land of Japan? We’ve got exciting news for South African students looking for international opportunities! The Sophia University New Student & Adachi Scholarships Bursary could be your ticket to an amazing education.
This incredible bursary program is designed to help talented students from around the world, including those from Africa, pursue undergraduate or graduate studies at Sophia University in Tokyo. If you’re ready to broaden your horizons and experience world-class education, keep reading!
Who Can Apply?
This bursary is specifically for students who:
- Are international students (yes, that includes applicants from South Africa and other African countries!).
- Are applying for English-taught undergraduate or graduate programs at Sophia University (think Liberal Arts, Green Science, Global Studies, TESOL, Education, International Cooperation Studies – they have a wide range!).
- Must apply for both admission to Sophia University and the scholarship at the same time. Sophia University should be your top-choice institution!
- Please note: The Adachi Scholarship is exclusively for international students.
What Does It Cover?
Let’s talk about the awesome benefits these bursaries offer for your first year of study:
- New Student Scholarship: This bursary can cover a portion of your tuition fees – it might be one-third, one-half, or even your full tuition for the first year! The amount depends on the support you’re awarded based on your application.
- Adachi (Benefactors’) Scholarship: This is an extra special one for international students! It covers your full tuition fees PLUS an education enhancement fee for your entire first year. That’s a massive help to get you started!
How to Apply?
Ready to jump on this incredible opportunity? Here’s how you can apply:
- Your bursary application must be submitted along with your university admission application to Sophia University.
- Sophia University has several application rounds, so pay close attention to the deadlines:
- For Spring 2026 Entry (April):
- First Round: Applications open from 20 August to 17 September 2025.
- Second Round: Applications open from 12 November to 12 December 2025.
- For Autumn 2026 Entry (September) – Undergraduate (Liberal Arts, Science/Green Science/SPSF):
- First Round: Applications open from 12 November to 12 December 2025.
- Second Round: Applications open from 11 March to 8 April 2026.
- For Spring 2026 Entry (April):
- To get all the nitty-gritty details and access the application forms, you’ll need to visit Sophia University’s official scholarship pages via their admission portal. Make sure to read all guidelines carefully!
Find the official application portal and detailed guidelines on the Sophia University website.
If studying in Japan at a prestigious institution like Sophia University sounds like your dream come true, don’t let these incredible bursaries slip by! Start preparing your application today. Explore more global and local bursaries for South African students right here on Bursaries Room!