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I have dual citizenship (Vietnamese andanother nationality). Can I apply for ascholarship?
I am enrolled at a high school outside
Vietnam. Can I apply for a scholarship?
I am a Vietnamese citizen but aim tograduate from a Japanese high school. Am I
eligible for a scholarship?
I graduated from high school two years ago,
am I eligible for a scholarship?

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While I am not a Vietnamese citizen, I intend
to graduate from a high school in Vietnam.
Am I eligible for a scholarship?
I am enrolled in an international school. Can I
apply for a scholarship?

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I am at university. Can I apply for ascholarship?

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I left school in Vietnam for one overseas. Can
I apply for a scholarship?
Will I still receive a scholarship after selection
if I do not get into a designated university?
I will not go to university until the year afternext. Can I still apply for a scholarship?
A designated university accepted me thisyear, but I only learned about thefoundation’s scholarship after that. Can I
apply for a scholarship if I delay enrolling fora year?
I will graduate from high school this year. I
plan to go to university in Vietnam in
September. Can I apply for a scholarship?
I look to transfer from a high school orJapanese language school in Japan to a
designated university. Can I apply for ascholarship?

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Yes. Note that you must retain your Vietnamese nationality
while studying at university as part of the scholarship program.
No. The program is solely for graduates from high schools inVietnam.
You must graduate from a high school in Vietnam to qualify.
You must have graduated from high school in Vietnam uponentering university and be 19 or younger when admitted.
Scholarships are for students who are Vietnamese citizens.
You are eligible if the international school is in Vietnam but not
if it is outside that nation.
University students in Vietnam can also apply but must be 19or younger when admitted to university in Japan. They also
must have graduated from high school by the time they enter
university.
No.
If a designated university does not accept you after selection
for a scholarship you will not receive it.
You cannot apply yet. You must enter university in the year
listed in the application guidelines.
You must enroll in the year for which a designated university
accepts you. For 2025, those admissions are in spring or fall.
You must be 19 years old or younger when admitted to auniversity in Japan.
No. Scholarships are only for those graduating from highschools in Vietnam.

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I want to apply for scholarships fromorganizations as well as yours. Can I do that?

You may apply for more than one scholarship but can receive
only one.

What are the designated universities?

We have listed them in the appended program.

Do your scholarships also cover master’s anddoctoral degrees at designated universities?
Do your scholarships also cover non-Japaneseuniversities? Do you plan for that to happen?
I am applying to a university not in theprogram list. Can I get a scholarship if that
university accepts me?
Do Japanese language study courses before
enrolling in a designated university qualify me
for a scholarship?
Will I receive a scholarship if one of thedesignated universities accepts me?
How should I undertake application andadmission procedures for a designateduniversity?

Interview process

I live far from the interview location (or amoverseas) and cannot get there. Are online
interviews possible?

Interview process

I cannot attend my interview on thedesignated date. Can I reschedule?

Resultsannouncement

How will you notify me of the application
screening and interview results?

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How many people are applying for andqualifying for scholarships?

Other

On what bases do you reject applicants?

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Is the scholarship for studying in Vietnamese?

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If you offer me a scholarship, do I apply tothe relevant universities by myself?
Are you offering scholarships next year aswell? Will you change what they encompass?

They are solely for bachelor’s degrees.
The scholarships are solely for studying at designatedJapanese universities.
Our scholarships will not go to students progressing to higher
education at universities that are not designated.
Scholarships are available for Japanese-language study
courses associated with regular university courses (such as at
Kyoto University and Hokkaido University).
We do not promise to provide scholarships to those accepted
at designated universities.
You should meet application requirements and complete
application and admission procedures for designateduniversities by yourself.
We plan to hold first round interviews in person or online andfinal interviews be online. Note, however, that the Foundation
reserves the right to change the interview process at its
discretion, in which case applicants cannot alter interview
methods.
The interview schedule is subject to change by theFoundation. Applicants cannot alter the interview schedule.
We will only notify successful applicants by e-mail by thedesignated deadline. We will not contact unsuccessful
applicants.
We will not disclose any information during the selectionprocess.
As stated in the application guidelines, we do not respond toinquiries about acceptances or rejections.
It is for studying in English or Japanese.
Yes. You must apply by yourself.
See the application guidelines for the relevant year on theFoundation’s website.

OtherHow do I apply for a Japan entry visa?

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What does the scholarship cover?

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What region each university is in?

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When do scholarship payments begin?

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I am in financial difficulties and would like toreceive amounts for entrance and tuition fees
before going to Japan. Is that this possible?

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What does the FR Foundation want fromscholarship recipients?

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Are there opportunities to engage with other
scholars or for us to inspire each other after
receiving scholarships?

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Do I need to be proficient in Japanese for thescholarship so I can undertake English
language undergraduate program in Japan?

Upon university acceptance, you should undertake visa
procedures themselves in consultation with the university at
which you intend to enroll.
It covers mandatory fees (application and enrollment charges
and tuition), a living allowance, livelihood support andaccommodation costs, and overseas travel insurance costs
needed for the program of the university at which you intend
to enroll.
The region of each university is listed below.
Kanto: Tokyo Institute of Technology, The University of Tokyo,
Waseda University, Keio University, International ChristianUniversity, Sophia University
Tohoku, Chubu, Kinki, Kyushu: Tohoku University, Nagoya
University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu
University
Hokkaido： Hokkaido University
Secure admission to a university, travel to Japan, and thenopen an account with a bank headquartered in Japan.
Scholarship payment can then begin. You are responsible foryour own expenses until then.
Secure admission to a university, travel to Japan, and thenopen a bank account in Japan. Scholarship payment can thenbegin. Some universities have programs for deferring entrance
and tuition fee payments, so you should yourself inquire withthe relevant university.
The Fast Retailing Foundation supports aspiring and ardent
Vietnamese high school students who wish to study at
Japanese universities, encouraging them to cultivate anunderstanding of the Japanese culture, harnessing andenhancing their gifts through intellectual exchanges as well as
acquire the knowledge which they need in order to study inJapan. The Foundation hopes that scholarship students with asense of mission will make a significant contribution to thedevelopment and growth of societies in Vietnam, Japan, andthe rest of the world，and we look forward to working
together to make our societies better places for thegenerations to come.
Scholarship community activities include a send-off party for
new recipients, a pre-study camp just prior to going abroad,and a get-together for all scholars.
Although we do not require Japanese proficiency when
students apply for the scholarship, you must learn Japanese
while at university. You should reach at least N2 level in theJapanese-Language Proficiency Test by graduation time.

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Can I file my application form in Vietnamese?
How do I apply for a scholarship?

No. You should do so in English.
You can register online from Monday, July 1. Once youregister, the Foundation will send an application form to yourregistered e-mail address. You should fill out the form by
Sunday, September 1.
There is no specified conversion method. Check the Internet,
publications, or other sources for the conversion logic. Record
the conversion logic in the specified section of the applicationform.

GPA

How do I convert my GPA to a 4-point scale?

GPA

I haven’t yet graduated from high school andwill be unable at the time of graduation tosubmit my GPA. What GPA should I submit?

Submit your GPA based on the grades you are able to submit
from your first year of high school through when you submit
your application.

GPAI dropped out of high school in Vietnam andtransferred to another high school. Should I
submit separate GPAs?

Combine them into a single GPA. Explain your conversion logic
in the specified section of the application form.

Test scores

Are the SAT scores for the Reasoning test, or
do I need to submit Subject scores?

Reasoning scores are entered. You can also enter Subject
scores in a separate field. Enter as needed.

Test scores

Are SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scoresalone sufficient to apply to universities?

Some universities do not accept applications based on SAT
scores alone owing to the discontinuation of SAT subject tests.
Be sure to check the application requirements for eachprogram before applying for this scholarship.

Test scores

Can I apply with a SAT Superscore?

You may apply with a SAT Superscore or Score Choice.

Do you require scores for SAT, the American
College Test, or the Exam for Japanese
University Admission for InternationalStudents?
Can I use MyBest Score for TOEFL with myapplication?

In principle, you must submit them. Check test dates as soon
as possible because they differ. Also, each university accepts
different academic tests at application times, so be sure tocheck the application guidelines of each university.

Test scores

Can I apply with my predicted IB grade?

Yes.

Test scores

I have not obtained a specified language
exam score. Would you accept a Duolingo
English Test or other score for which there is
no response box in the application form?

Test scores

I have not taken TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, IBor EJU tests yet. Do I have to submit scores?

Test scores
Test scores

You can enter your MyBest Score or the highest total score.
You can apply without a language score. There is a field forother test scores, so please enter information there if needed.
If you have yet to obtain a score, your high school’s letter ofrecommendation should state whether your language andacademic abilities satisfy score requirements.
You can still apply if you do not have exam scores. Still,
qualification for a scholarship is subject to acceptance from adesignated university. If you have yet to obtain a score, yourhigh school’s letter of recommendation should state whether

your language and academic abilities satisfy scorerequirements.
Test scores

When must I submit my test scores?

We will ask you to email them before the initial interview.

Test scores

My test scores (SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, ACT,etc.) were updated after the application
deadline. Can I update the scores I
registered?

No.

Experience living
abroadDoes the section of the application form
about experience living abroad encompass
overseas travel and school trips?

IncomeDo I have to furnish provide proof of myparents’ income?

EssaysTell me more about the essay assignment.

To ensure fairness, we do not respond to inquiries about essay
assignments.

Recommendation
letters

I won’t be able to send a high school letter ofrecommendation in time. By when should I
submit it?

High school teachers and staff members should email one
letter of recommendation to the Foundation by Friday,
September 13.

Recommendation
letters

I would like to send a letter ofrecommendation for an applicant. Do you
have a prescribed format for this?

We have a recommendation’s format. We will send you theformat after your registration. Please check with your highschool and ask it to email the letter directly to the Foundation.

You do not need to record overseas or school trips or othershort-term travel. Do not include those trips in the total for
years lived abroad. Enter and total the time for stays withrelocating parents, local schooling, training, and homestays,etc.
While we do not require certificates we do ask applicants tocheck that information and input it in the application form. If
the information in your application proves false upon
acceptance for a scholarship, we may suspend the scholarshipor seek a refund.