Scholarship Applications AY 2024 (Fall) Hokkaido University Frontier Foundation
Nitobe College Honors Program: Graduate Curriculum Application Guidelines
1. Overview and Purpose
This scholarship is supported by the Hokkaido University Frontier Foundation* and is based on donations
from corporations and alumni of HU. Its purpose is to provide financial support to graduate students enrolled
in the Nitobe College Honors Program: Graduate Curriculum to promote a high level of expertise in theiracademic fields and to develop the ability to put their expertise into practice, referred to as the "3+1Competencies." Students are expected to understand the purpose of the scholarship and use it meaningfully.
* Hokkaido University Frontier Foundation (Support Nitobe College): https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/fund/projects/nitobe/

2. Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:(1) Applicants should have demonstrated excellent academic performance in one or more of the following:
・Pre-program Courses for Graduate Students
・Foundation Program Graduate Education Course
・Honors Program Undergraduate Education Course
In addition, applicants must apply to the Honors Program: Graduate Curriculum and indicate their intent toenroll in Global Advanced Course I and II in the fall and winter of 2024.
(2) Applicants must obtain approval from their academic supervisor confirming their excellent academic
performance and abilities to conduct research in a planned manner. This must be submitted along with theconfirmation of enrollment.
NOTE:(1) Applicants must obtain approval from their current or expected supervisor to receive thisscholarship before application.
(2) Current and prospective recipients of other scholarships must contact Nitobe College Section
by Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
(3) Current and prospective recipients of scholarships or fellowships that do not allow theirrecipients to accept other support, such as Japanese Government-sponsored (MEXT)
Scholarships or Research Fellowships for Young Scientists (JSPS), are NOT eligible for thisscholarship.
3. Award Amount: 200,000 yen
4. Scholarship Disbursement
December 2024 **The scholarship will be disbursed after assessing their academic performance in Global Advanced
Course I and Global Advanced Course II in the Fall/Winter term.
5. Number of Recipients: Up to 15 students
6. Application Period
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, to Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 17:00 (JST) (NO EXCEPTIONS)
7. Application Procedure
When applying for admission to the Nitobe College Honors Program: Graduate Curriculum, please
note that the web application form also serves as your scholarship application. To apply for both, follow
these steps:
・ Visit the following URL to access the Nitobe College Honors Program: Graduate Curriculum

application form: https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S58115669/
・Complete all required fields in the web application form.
・In the form, look for the option labeled “I intend to apply for the Scholarship for the Honors Program:Graduate Curriculum.” Click the radio button to indicate your intention to apply for the scholarship andto provide "Reasons for Scholarship Application" within the specified application period.
8. Selection Criteria
Scholarship recipients are chosen following a comprehensive evaluation process for the two items below:(1) One of the following academic grades, which is selected for evaluation depending on your eligibility for
application for admission to the Honors Program: Graduate Curriculum.
・Grade in Pre-program Courses for Graduate Students (Global Practical Course I and II)・Grade in Foundation Program for Graduate Students (Foundation I and II)
・ Grade (GPA & English ability) upon the completion of the Nitobe College Honors Program
Undergraduate Education Course(2) Describe your reasons for applying to the Honors Program and this scholarship.
9. Notification of AcceptanceAn email notification will be sent to each applicant (scheduled on Tuesday, September 24, 2024)
10. Report Submission
Scholarship recipients are required to submit the Scholarship Report and Expenditure Report during
the submission period below:
Submission Period: Thursday, January 30, 2025 to Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 17:00(JST)(NO EXCEPTIONS)
11. Consent to Participate in Events and PR activities
Scholarship recipients must participate and cooperate in PR activities and events for Nitobe College, which
may include speaking at Hokkaido University’s Homecoming Day or Information Session for Prospective
Students and getting interviewed for the Nitobe College website.
12. Scholarship Suspension
The scholarship will be revoked in any of the following cases. In some instances, the recipient may berequired to return a portion of or the total amount of the scholarship:(1) A recipient violates a Hokkaido University regulation or commits unethical behavior as a HU student.
(2) A recipient has made a false statement on their application.
(3) A recipient withdraws, is expelled or takes a leave of absence from their graduate program during theirscholarship.
(4) A recipient withdraws from Nitobe College Honors Program: Graduate Curriculum during theirscholarship.
(5) A recipient is deemed unqualified by the Principal of Nitobe College for their poor engagement towards
in-class activities or poor academic records.
(6) A recipient is deemed unqualified for other reasons.
13. Protection of Personal information
The information written on the applications shall be used only for screening purposes.
ContactNitobe College Section (Graduate), Nitobe College Office,Educational Promotion Division, Academic Affairs Department, Hokkaido University
TEL: 011-706-8187 E-mail: nitobe-school-office@academic.hokudai.ac.jp