Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2027 Nelson Ranch Scholarship, a needs-based scholarship to pursue an undergraduate degree at International Christian University, in Mitaka, Tokyo. 

This application form consists of six sections. Please respond to all the questions completely and accurately.

1. Applicant Information
2. Educational Background
3. Short Essays
4. Recommendation Letter Request
5. Education Documents
6. Financial Need Assessment

For information on the scholarship, visit us at https://www.jicuf.org/nelsonranch/.

To learn more about International Christian University, go to https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/. 

Be sure to save your progress as you go along!

Applications are due on December 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM US Eastern Time.

If you have any questions or concerns about the application, contact Program Manager Fernando Rojas at frojas@jicuf.org.