Summary
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 2023 or autumn (September - November) of 2023, 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 the 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 which scholarship money can be paid. Internet banks will not be accepted.
Is not a Japanese citizen.
Benefits:
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 in their specified Japanese university.
Eligibility:
(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)
Deadline:
Spring Period (for applicants enrolling in April – May 2023): April 1, 2023 and 5pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2023 (JST)
Fall Period (for applicants enrolling in September – November 2023): August 1, 2023 and 5pm on Monday, October 31, 2023 (JST)
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