The APU Incentive Scholarship for Self-motivated Students

The APU Incentive Scholarship for Self-motivated Students is given to students actively involved in extracurricular self-motivated activities. Scholarship of 100,000 yen is awarded to student organizations and 50,000 yen is awarded to individual applicants. Application will be start around June. Further details available on the Student Services website.

The Award for Excellence in Cultural Activities, Arts, and Sports

This award recognizes groups or individuals who have made continuous efforts to achieve the high goals they have set and who have a record of excellence in one of the areas of cultural activities, the arts, or sports.
The Social Contribution Award

This award recognizes groups or individuals whose activities have greatly contributed to the APU community and solving problems confronting local communities or society as a whole either within Japan or overseas.
The Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning

This award recognizes groups or individuals who have organized and held creative events or activities that utilize their studies at APU to share their learning with a wide range of people.
Division of Student Affairs Award

This award is given to students recommended by a faculty or staff member who have shown exceptional responsibility and leadership in their self-motivated activities.

2025 Winners

The Award for Excellence in Cultural Activities, Arts, and Sports

JHA ASHMI

In a business case competition, we developed an elderly support system called ECC and proposed a strategy for solving social issues. We won 11 domestic and international competitions, including the PMI Asia-Pacific Championship and the Cornell Runner-up Championship, and made APU's presence known to the world.

IDOS John Rey Sadang

Selected as a representative and scholarship student for Japan and the Philippines at the AFS Youth Assembly, participated in dialogue on international issues in New York, and planned an SDGs study abroad programme focusing on the issue of cocoa waste in collaboration with Sumaru. Improved the programme content through field research and collaboration with companies and successfully commercialised and sold the product.

The Social Contribution Award

Genect

Genect visits nursing homes in Oita Prefecture, building meaningful intergenerational connections. These visits take place several times a year, providing insights into the operation of nursing homes and the daily lives of elderly people. ・Local Events: 6 times ・Senior Facility Visits: 4 times ・Seminar with Texas Woman's University+ Local Event: 1 time

Lifeline

Founded a Project B organization to raise awareness about Japan's welfare home system through impactful campus-wide campaigns featuring speakers from the child welfare sector. Led fundraising initiatives, organized visits to welfare homes, and fostered strong partnerships with local communities In Beppu. This project not only educated APU community but also promoted meaningful engagement and support for vulnerable populations, demonstrating leadership, community impact, and a deep commitment to social welfare advocacy.

The Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning

RITMUNC

In April 2025, RITMUNC held a student-led international conference at APU. Over 120 participants from Japan, Nepal, and Bangladesh attended and proposed solutions to refugee issues. Club members also participated in mock UN conferences both domestically and internationally, winning awards.

Kanazawa Hirotaka

Utilizing knowledge of marketing, organizational behavior, and entrepreneurship, a student-led café was launched under the elevated railway tracks in Ekimae Honmachi, Beppu City. With an average of 700 visitors per month, the café has created a place for community interaction.

Division of Student Affairs Award

SAI WAI YAN LIN

The students conducted a questionnaire survey on improving the campus environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and carried out important activities to promote diversity. Based on the results of the questionnaire, the university and students will work together to create a better environment.

RAHMAN MAISHA S

List of Past Awardees