Japan Study Support Scholarships 2024 for International Students
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When is Application Deadline?
- Spring Period (for applicants enrolling in April – May 2024):Â April 1, 2024 and 5pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2024 (JST)
- Fall Period (for applicants enrolling in September – November 2024): August 1, 2024 and 5pm on Monday, October 31, 2024 (JST)
What Type of Scholarship is this?
Undergraduate, Master
Who can apply for Japan Study Support Scholarships?
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria.
- 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. (Students participating in Japanese language programs and short term programs are not eligible)
- Has a registered MY PAGE with JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT (hereinafter JPSS), a website of information for international students that is jointly run by the Asian Students Cultural Association and Benesse Corporation.
- 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
Which Countries are Eligible?
International
Where will Award be Taken?
Japan
How Many Positions will be Given?
1 or 2 or 3
What is the Benefit of Japan Study Support Scholarships?
- 500,000 yen financial support paid to ONE successful applicant 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.
How to Apply for Japan Study Support Scholarships?
Please apply from your JPSS My Page
Documents that need to be submitted
- (a) Application form (basic information)
- (b) Short essay (Up to 350 English words or 800 Japanese characters on your ‘Motivation to Study in Japan & Future Goals’. Applicants are strongly encouraged to write up to the word limit.)
- (c) Self Introduction Video (no more than 30 seconds in length)
