• Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded for global leaders for innovation and knowledge program at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science.
• Course Level: Scholarship is available for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science, in Hawaii, USA.
• Scholarship Provider: Fujitsu-JAIMS Foundation
• Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: To apply for the Fujitsu Scholarship, you must meet the following qualifications.

    1. Education: A bachelor’s degree or a degree equivalent to a four-year standard baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited institution
    2. Experience: A minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience (five years preferred) at the time of application 3. Language: A minimum TOEFL score of 577/233/90 (paper/computer/Internet), TOEIC score of 750, or IELTS(Academic) overall band test result of 6.5 or higher from tests taken between January 2009 and December 2013.

The following applicants are exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score:

•     -Applicants whose native language is English and who are from the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada or Singapore.
•     -Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree within the last five years from an accredited or recognized college or university in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada or Singapore. Contact us for the proof of document required.
•     -There is no upper or lower age limit. The only age-related requirements are graduation from a four-year university and at least three years of work experience.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Applicants must be a resident of the state of Hawaii, USA, or a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam. Applicants who are residents of the State of Hawaii will be requested to prove Hawaii residency.

Scholarship Description: Fujitsu Limited established the Fujitsu Scholarship Program in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its founding. The aim was to provide the opportunity for people from the Asia-Pacific region to contribute to the region through studying different values, cultures, and global business. This has been a Fujitsu’s key initiative for deepening the relationships between the countries and citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. This scholarship has since enabled 440 professionals from 18 countries to study cross-cultural management at JAIMS, the Japan-America Institute of Management Science, in Hawaii, U.S.A. The Fujitsu Scholarship now provides full financial assistance for postgraduate education and cross-cultural management training in the Global Leaders for Innovation and Knowledge program by Fujitsu-JAIMS Foundation. The program has three and a half months curriculum. The participants will sharpen their global management knowledge and skills, and build the confidence necessary for success in global business situations.

Duration of award(s): The program has three and a half months curriculum.

What does it cover?

The Fujitsu Scholarship benefits include tuition and fees for the Global Leaders for Innovation and Knowledge program. Tuition and Fees for the Global Leaders for Innovation and Knowledge Fujitsu Scholars will participate in 2014 summer term from June 4 to September 19, 2014. Stipend toward Living Expenses Airfare: Fujitsu Ltd. will provide a round-trip air ticket to Japan where the program starts and ends, as well as ticket to participate Hawaii, Thailand, and Singapore Modules of the program. The selection of the air carrier and travel agent, including itinerary, is at the discretion of Fujitsu Ltd. Housing Arrangements: JAIMS will assist in locating appropriate housing in Honolulu for participants. Fujitsu Ltd. will provide and pay for participant accommodations in Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. Visa Arrangements: When applicable, participant will be assisted in obtaining the F-1 Student visa to enter the U.S. and Japan entry visa for a short stay. The expense of obtaining the visas is the financial responsibility of the participant.

• Selection Criteria: Initial screening is based on the strength of the application, which includes meeting the admission qualifications. Selection is based on English proficiency (for non-native speakers of English), work experience, motivation, goals as expressed in the essay and interview, academic performance, and test scores. A key factor is the individual’s commitment to contributing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between countries and to the development of his/her home country. However, no single attribute outweighs others in the selection process, and strengths in one area may be used to offset weaknesses in another.
• Notification: Applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview at a designated date in February 2014. Applicants should be residing in their respective countries of citizenship (or in Hawaii for Hawaii residents) at the time of their interview.
• How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is December 20, 2013.

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