The Murata Scholarship includes tuition, room and board, health insurance, books, and an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. Families are responsible for covering the cost of travel expenses and spending allowances. Additional costs, such as music lessons and test preparation are also the family's responsibility.

Typically we receive dozens of applications from Japan and are able to offer funds to only two to five of these students each academic year.

No, students may apply directly to Choate through the Gateway to Prep Schools websites.

To be considered for continued enrollment at Choate, current Murata Scholars must complete and submit a new application, including Parent/Guardian Statement, through the Gateway to Prep Schools websites by January 15. Complete applications, including Choate grades, new standardized test scores, and faculty evaluations, will be carefully considered in the context of the current admission cycle’s applicant pool. Current Visiting Murata Scholars must also complete and submit financial aid applications)j by January 15.

Yes, you should complete both the admission and financial aid applications. The International Student Financial Aid Profile, along with your family’s tax returns or wage statements, must be submitted to School and Student Services (SSS) by January 15th. Although the competition for admission is keen, Choate has a robust financial aid budget and will meet the full demonstrated need of all admitted students.