The AFLSP is a full scholarship that supports university tuition fees, accommodation fees, and personal stipend for awardees. In general, BXAI allows the AFLSP Scholar to receive government given grants (not full scholarships) together with the AFLSP Scholarship. However, he/she should not receive other forms of scholarship or funding support from other private organizations in conjunction with the AFLSP Scholarship.

BXAI is happy to examine each case of ancillary financial support in addition to the AFLSP Scholarship, whether scholarship, stipends, or grants individually. Candidates should disclose the receipt of financial support by other organizations to BXAI for approval.

AFLSP Scholars come from many different academic backgrounds and pursue a wide range of degree programs at our 6 Anchor and 10 Participating Universities. Some universities open the AFLSP Scholarship to selected program(s) only. For details, please review the Unique Program Offerings at each of the Anchor Universities here, and refer to the “Participating Universities” page here.

Please click here for more information on “Eligibility and Selection Criteria” and here for “Application Process and Timeline”; then APPLY NOW.

Each Anchor University operates an independent selection process for the AFLSP Scholarship according to the BXAI Selection Criteria; a recommended list of candidates will be submitted to the Institute for final review and approval.

Students who wish to apply for the AFLSP Scholarship at our Anchor Universities should review the Unique Program Offerings at each Anchor University here and apply to the Anchor Universities directly for admission. BXAI encourages students to contact the relevant university office or program administrator to express their interest.

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HITOTSUBASHI UNIVERSITY

Administration Office, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy

E-mail

[email protected]

FAX

+81-3-4212-3006

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HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

AFLSP Program Coordinator, Office of Postgraduate Studies

Email

[email protected]

Telephone

+852 2358-7593

FAX

+852 2358-0194

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KYOTO UNIVERSITY

AFLSP Coordinator, International Student Mobility Division, Research and International Affairs Department

Email

[email protected]

Telephone

+81 75-753-2488

FAX

+81 75-753-2562

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WASEDA UNIVERSITY

Administrative Office, School of Political Science and Economics

Email

[email protected]

Telephone

+81 3-3207-5617

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ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY

International College of Zhejiang University

Email

[email protected]

Telephone

+86 571-8795-2848

FAX

+86 571-8795-1755

Online application for the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (“AFLSP”) will close on 31 January 2017, after which the Participating Universities (“PU”) will be notified and provided access to the data submitted by the applications. Subject to each PU’s own admission timetable, the PU will recommend up to 10 candidates from the Institute’s list of registered candidates for interview by the BXAI Selection Panel. The usual vetting and verification of the candidate’s application will be done by the PU’s admission officer.

Please contact the relevant university office for more information to express your interest.

The BXAI Selection Panel will take into consideration a candidate’s depth of engagement, accomplishments, and aspirations. Candidates are expected to demonstrate intellectual and academic potential of a high standard, exceptional character, knowledge of global issues, and a commitment to public service. Interview topics will therefore be wide-ranging in nature, designed to assess candidates in light of the Institute’s mission and vision.

The BXAI Summer Program is a crucial aspect of the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (“AFLSP”) Scholarship as it brings all AFLSP Scholars together to reside in one location over 3 weeks in summer, where they have a common platform to share their AFLSP experiences. All AFLSP Scholars must commit to attending the BXAI Summer Program, and are required to sign a Commitment Letter at the time of accepting the AFLSP Scholarship or AFLSP Exchange Scholarship.

Failure to attend the BXAI Summer Program will result in disqualification from the AFLSP. In addition, the Scholar will be required to repay to BXAI any portion of the Scholarship that he/she has received.

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A PU application number is the reference number you receive from a Participating University when submitting an application. You can use this number to register on our website.

It depends on which of our partner universities you are interested in applying to.

For degree-seeking students:

Asian students are eligible to apply for the AFLSP Scholarship at our Anchor Universities, which currently include (1) Hitotsubashi University-ICS, (2) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, (3) Kyoto University, (4) Peking University, (5) Waseda University, and (6) Zhejiang University. The Institute encourages students who are interested in applying for the AFLSP Scholarship at one of our Anchor Universities to contact the relevant university office/program administrator directly to express their interest.

If you are of Chinese, Japanese or Korean ethnic origin, or if your country of residence/ citizenship is in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Taiwan, Japan, or Korea, you are eligible to apply for the AFLSP Scholarship at one of our Participating Universities on our website, which currently include (1) Fudan University, (2) Keio University, (3) Kyushu University, (4) National Taiwan University, (5) Seoul National University, (6) Shanghai Jiao Tong University, (7) The Chinese University of Hong Kong, (8) The University of Hong Kong, (9) The University of Tokyo, and (10) Tsinghua University.

For exchange students:

If you are a Japanese student from (1) Keio University, (2) Kyoto University, (3) Kyushu University, (4) The University of Tokyo and (5) Waseda University, you are eligible to apply for the AFLSP Exchange Scholarship at one of our Anchor or Participating Universities in Greater China and Korea on our website, which currently include (1) Fudan University, (2) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, (3) National Taiwan University, (4) Peking University, (5) Seoul National University, (6) Shanghai Jiao Tong University, (7) The Chinese University of Hong Kong, (8) The University of Hong Kong, (9) Tsinghua University, and (10) Zhejiang University.

Finally, please be reminded that the AFLSP Scholarship and AFLSP Exchange Scholarship only support Asian students who wish to study abroad in Asia at our Anchor and Participating Universities.

If you are of Chinese, Japanese or Korea ethnic origin, or if your country of residence/ citizenship is in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Taiwan, Japan, or Korea, you are eligible to apply for the AFLSP Scholarship at one of our 10 Participating Universities on our website, which currently include (1) Fudan University, (2) Keio University, (3) Kyushu University, (4) National Taiwan University, (5) Seoul National University, (6) Shanghai Jiao Tong University, (7) The Chinese University of Hong Kong, (8) The University of Hong Kong, (9) The University of Tokyo, and (10) Tsinghua University.

However, as our Participating Universities extend the AFLSP Scholarship to selected program(s) only, students who wish to apply for the AFLSP Scholarship at our Participating Universities are reminded to review the Unique Program Offerings at each Participating University here.

Please be reminded that the AFLSP Scholarship only supports Asian students who wish to study abroad within Asia at our Anchor and Participating Universities.

BXAI supports both exchange and degree seeking students at our Anchor and Participating Universities.

You can apply for the AFLSP Scholarship to support your degree studies at one of our 6 Anchor Universities and 10 Participating Universities; or the AFLSP Exchange Scholarship if you are a Japanese student interested in a minimum one-year exchange at one of our Anchor and Participating Universities in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea.

The AFLSP Scholarship supports either one or two-year programs at our 6 Anchor Universities. On the other hand, according to the preference of each Participating University, we may support existing and/or prospective students for up to four-years for selected program(s) at our 10 Participating Universities.

You may apply for the AFLSP Scholarship in your third or fourth academic year depending on the Unique Program Offerings of your university. Students who wish to apply for the AFLSP Scholarship at our Participating Universities should review the Unique Program Offerings at each Participating University here.

Please note that the value of the AFLSP Scholarship is US$25,000 per academic year, and up to a maximum of US$50,000 only. If your degree program covers a period longer than 2 years, the maximum value of the AFLSP Scholarship of US$50,000 will be paid over the course of your degree program.

Students of Japanese ethnicity or nationality are eligible for the AFLSP Exchange Scholarship. E.g., a student with a Japanese parent or grandparent OR a student who holds a Japanese passport is eligible. We support Japanese students from (1) Keio University, (2) Kyoto University, (3) Kyushu University, (4) The University of Tokyo and (5) Waseda University who are interested in a minimum one-year exchange at our Anchor and Participating Universities in Greater China and Korea, namely, (1) Fudan University, (2) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, (3) National Taiwan University, (4) Peking University, (5) Seoul National University, (6) Shanghai Jiao Tong University, (7) The Chinese University of Hong Kong, (8) The University of Hong Kong, (9) Tsinghua University, and (10) Zhejiang University.

Please note that the value of the AFLSP Scholarship is US$12,500 over the course of your one-year exchange program.

Except for Japanese full-time students at Peking University, the value of the AFLSP Scholarship at Anchor and Participating Universities is the same. AFLSP Scholars may expect to receive an award of US$25,000 per academic year, up to a maximum of US$50,000 over the course of his/her degree program to cover his/her university tuition fees, accommodation fees, and a personal stipend.

Japanese full-time students at Peking University may expect to receive an award of US$12,500 for one-year only to cover his/her university tuition fees, accommodation fees, and a personal stipend.

Please note that Japanese AFLSP Exchange Scholarship awardees may expect to receive an award of US$12,500 for one-year only to cover his/her university tuition fees, accommodation fees, and a personal stipend.

BXAI will deposit the Scholarship amount into the designated account of the AFLSP Scholar by 2 equal instalments per academic year over the course of the Scholar’s degree program. BXAI will complete payment of the Scholarship within 4 weeks of receiving the AFLSP Scholarˇs (1) proof of enrolment; and (2) proof of payment of tuition fee.

BXAI will deposit the Scholarship amount into the designated account AFLSP Exchange Scholar by 2 equal instalments over the course of the Scholar’s exchange program. BXAI will complete payment of the Scholarship within 4 weeks of receiving the Scholar’s proof of enrolment at the Receiving University (one of BXAI’s partner universities in Mainland China, HK, Taiwan and Korea).

BXAI allows the AFLSP Exchange Scholar to receive other form of partial funding support (not full scholarships) together with the AFLSP Exchange scholarship.

BXAI is happy to examine each case of ancillary financial support in addition to the AFLSP Exchange Scholarship, whether scholarship, stipends, or grants individually. Candidates should disclose the receipt of financial support by other organizations to BXAI for approval.

For example:

Candidates may receive “full tuition support” by other organizations in conjunction with the AFLSP Exchange Scholarship.

Candidates may NOT receive “full tuition support with daily life expense” in conjunction with the AFLSP Exchange Scholarship. BXAI considers this a full scholarship.

No. AFLSP Scholarship awardees at Participating Universities are required to complete payment of their university tuition fees before receiving benefits of the AFLSP Scholarship. BXAI will complete payment of the Scholarship within 4 weeks of receiving the AFLSP Scholarˇs (1) proof of enrolment; and (2) proof of payment of tuition fee.

As the AFLSP Scholarship is a full scholarship that covers university tuition fees, accommodation fees, and personal stipend for awardees, BXAI will deduct the amount of your tuition fee waived from the value of your AFLSP Scholarship for the sake of fairness to all AFLSP Scholars. In such case, the value of your AFLSP Scholarship will be reduced by the amount of tuition waiver received. Candidates should disclose the award of tuition fee waiver to BXAI for approval.

To remain eligible for the AFLSP Scholarship or AFLSP Exchange Scholarship, the Scholar must:

• Stay enrolled at the Anchor or Participating University as a full time student for the duration of participation in the Scholarship Program;
• Not be a recipient of any other scholarship or any form of funding support by a third party, unless otherwise agreed with the Anchor or Participating University and BXAI;
• Not take up any paid employment, full-time or part-time, while enrolled at the Anchor or Participating University except otherwise agreed with the Anchor or Participating University and BXAI.

Upon acceptance of the scholarship offer, the Scholar must satisfy the following requirements:

• Participate in the BXAI Summer Program, a 3-week summer camp to be held in August. Travel, accommodation, and other necessary expenses will be covered;
• Participate in all mandatory programs as stipulated for the AFLSP Scholarship or AFLSP Exchange Scholarship at our Anchor or Participating Universities;
• Complete a report as provided by BXAI

If the Scholar fails to fulfill any of the above eligibility conditions and requirements, the award of the AFLSP Scholarship or AFLSP Exchange Scholarship will be terminated immediately. In addition, the Scholar will be required to repay to BXAI any portion of the Scholarship that he/she has received.