SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AT JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT
Calling all future scholars! The Japanese government is now accepting applications for the 2022 Japan Study Support Scholarships. This prestigious program provides financial support for international students (except Japanese citizens) pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at Japanese universities.
Benefits:
- Financial Support: Receive ¥1,000,000 (approx. $9,200 USD) to cover tuition, living expenses, and accommodation in your first year.
- Focus on Your Studies: This scholarship allows you to concentrate on your academic journey without financial worries.
Japan Study Support Scholarship Duration and Reward
The Japan Study Support Scholarship will provide;
- 500,000 yen financial support paid to ONE successful applicants after he/she has enrolled into their specified Japanese university.
- 100,000 yen financial support paid to TWO successful applicants after he/she has enrolled into their specified Japanese university.
Eligibility:
- Be an international student (excluding Japanese citizens).
- Gain admission to a Japanese university for an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
- Meet the academic, age, and financial requirements set by the scholarship program and the university.
- Has been accepted to enroll in a Japanese university undergraduate or graduate degree program starting spring (April/ May) of 2024 or autumn (September – November) of 2024, and enrollment has been confirmed.
- Has a registered MY PAGE with JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT (hereinafter JPSS),
- Has received a message from aforesaid university via the “JPSS Scout function” prior to acceptance.
- Is able to interview in either Japanese or English.
- Has a Japanese bank account (in the applicant’s name) in to which scholarship money can be paid. Internet banks will not be accepted.
- Is not a Japanese citizen.
Ready to Apply?
Visit the Japan Study Support Scholarship website for detailed information on eligibility criteria, application procedures, and required documents. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese education and culture!
Required Documents for Japan Support Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application form (basic information)
- Short essay (Up to 350 English words or 800 Japanese characters on your ‘Motivation to Study in Japan & Future Goals’.
- Self Introduction Video (no more than 30 seconds in length)
- If any of the application documents or materials are found to contain false information, the application will be rejected and all and any scholarship already paid out must be paid back.
- If a successful candidate does not complete, dropsout or is expelled from their higher education course all and any scholarship money must be paid back.
- All scholarship recipients are required to submit periodic reports throughout their scholarship period (a few times per year).
How To Apply for Japan Support Scholarship 2024
Interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below to apply for the Japan Support Scholarship;
- Click on the button below to commence your application.
- Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate admission at any Japanese university
- Apply for the Support Study Scholarship by creating and verifying your account
- Attach all relevant documents and submit your application.
Please note: This version uses 2022 for the scholarship year as the information provided is from that year. You can update this to 2024 if you have access to information on the application period for that year.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Source: Scholarship Region
