Japan Study Support Scholarship 2024 | Apply Now

The Japanese government has opened applications for the 2022 Japan Study Support Scholarships for international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at Japanese universities.

The scholarship provides one million yen in financial support for tuition, living, and accommodation expenses in the first year of study after an applicant has received admission to a Japanese university.

In this post, we will delve deeply into the eligibility requirements, benefits and duration, required documents, and the application method for the Japan Study Support Scholarship.

Details:

Japan Study Support Scholarships welcomes international students from all over the world, except Japanese citizens, who want to start their higher education institution in Japan.

The majority of scholarships are intended for international students studying at Japanese universities and colleges. As long as you meet the academic, age, and financial requirements, getting a scholarship in Japan is as simple as breathing.

Throughout the scholarship period, all recipients are required to submit periodic reports (a few times per year). These reports may be posted on the JPSS website and/or included in one of the associated information booklets.

Requirements:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to apply for the Japan Support Scholarship;

• 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.

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.

Required Documents:

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, drops out 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).

Application:

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.

Apply here

Deadline: May 31, 2024

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