Tuition Assistance from Donors for Corporate Governance Education
This program offers partial tuition assistance for eligible BDTI open-enrollment training courses.
At BDTI, donations from our supporters help us develop corporate directors and promote better corporate governance in Japan.
Our Special Tuition Assistance Program uses these contributions to help cover part of the tuition fees for eligible BDTI open-enrollment training courses.
We hope this program will enable more people to participate in our training and deepen their understanding of corporate governance.
【Program Overview】
Applicants approved by BDTI will be eligible to attend the applicable training courses at 50% of the regular tuition fee. Applications are accepted from November 10 to November 27, 2026.
【Application Requirements】
- Must be individuals residing in Japan. Applications from companies or other organizations will not be accepted.
- Open to all genders.
- Limited to one course per person.
- Previous participants in BDTI open-enrollment training programs are also eligible to apply.
- Must have at least one of the following qualifications or professional backgrounds:
□ Corporate management experience as a director, executive officer, or in an equivalent position
(□ Listed company / □ Non-listed company / □ Company preparing for an IPO)
□ Experience as a senior official at a government agency or international organization
□ Work experience in asset management or investment advisory services
□ Attorney-at-law
□ Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
□ MBA (Master of Business Administration)
□ CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
□ CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
□ CMA (Certified Member Analyst of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan) - Complete a post-course questionnaire conducted by BDTI (mandatory).
- Share your training experience on social media or other online platforms(mandatory).
- Register your resume with the BDTI Director Bank (mandatory).
【Eligible Programs】
【Tuition Fees under This Program】
Governance School 47,500yen
Advanced Director School 47,500yen
Role Play Course 47,500yen
Director Boot Camp 47,500yen
Finance School 105,000yen
【Cancellation Policy】
Changes to the dates of registered courses cannot be accommodated. Transfers to other course dates are not permitted.
If you need to cancel your participation due to unavoidable circumstances, including sudden illness, the following cancellation fees will apply. Please note that these fees are the responsibility of the applicant.
From three weeks before the course date: 50% of the tuition fee paid
From three days before the course date through the day of the course: 100% of the tuition fee paid
【Application procedures】
Before applying, please carefully review the eligibility requirements and cancellation policy. Complete the application form and email it to the BDTI Secretariat at info@bdti.or.jp, attaching your most recent resume. Upon receipt of your application, the BDTI Secretariat will send you an acknowledgment email. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within a few days, please contact us at info@bdti.or.jp.
Upon receipt of your application, the BDTI Secretariat will send you an acknowledgment email. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within a few days, please contact us at info@bdti.or.jp.
【Notification of Results】
Applicants will be notified by email of the outcome of their application by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2026, following the application deadline.
Please note that the budget allocated for this program and the capacity of each course are limited. Depending on the number of applications received, BDTI will determine eligible recipients taking into consideration the eligibility requirements and fairness among applicants. In the interest of fairness, applicants who have not previously received scholarships or other tuition assistance from BDTI may be given priority over those who have received such assistance in the past.