Through generous support from the U.S.-Japan Council and Uniqlo, the TOMODACHI-Uniqlo Fellowship provides financial support up to the full cost of attendance for at least three Japanese students enrolled in the Stanford MBA Program.
The amount, terms, and recipients of each award are determined primarily on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
The TOMODACHI-Uniqlo Fellowship gives preference to:
- Japanese citizens who, at the time of admittance to the program, have been residents of Japan for one year or more, and
- Individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential in a growing, international business and/or who were particularly impacted by the 11 March 2011 earthquake in Japan.
The selected TOMODACHI-Uniqlo Fellows will participate in a required one-month internship at Fast Retailing and/or Uniqlo in Japan in either July or August prior to matriculation at Stanford.
Eligibility
To be considered, individuals must apply for, and be accepted to, the Stanford MBA Program and complete a financial aid application.
Stanford GSB will review the financial need of all matriculating students, and select recipients based on need and the expressed TOMODACHI-Uniqlo Fellowship preferences outlined above. The first award may be made to a student matriculating in fall 2013 (MBA Class of 2015), and will continue until the fund is depleted.
Fellowship Coverage
This fellowship will provide up to the full cost of attendance (covering tuition, fees, the global experience requirement, living allowance, books, and supplies) for the two-year MBA Program, based on student financial need.