[Call for Applications] Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)

Kyoto University is pleased to announce the call for application for Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) for October 2026 enrollment.

This scholarship is intended for students who expect to enroll as a regular (degree-seeking) student in a master’s degree program,  professional degree program, or the first year of a five-year doctoral program at a graduate school of Kyoto University in October 2026.  
(Application guidelines for April 2027 are expected to be available around September 2026, with the application period likely to be around November.)

Supported by the Bai Xian Asia Institute and the Bai Xian Education Foundation, Kyoto University has operated the AFLSP as one of the program’s partner universities since 2014. The AFLSP provides scholarships to assist students in deepening their understanding of cultural diversity, and aims to cultivate human resources who can contribute to the development of Asia and the world.

Students who wish to apply for this scholarship should apply directly.
Application guidelines and other required documents are available on the following website:
https://www.aflsp.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

Application period is from April 1 (Wed) to 10 (Fri), 2026  (closes at 5:00 p.m. Japan time) .

Applicants must pass the entrance examination of the relevant graduate school in addition to applying for the AFLSP.
Admission procedures vary by graduate school, and in some cases, applications to the graduate school must be submitted before the AFLSP application period.

For details on admission procedures at Kyoto University, please refer to the university website:
https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/education-campus/education-and-admissions
You may also contact the relevant graduate school office for further guidance.