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Super detailed introduction to the all-round inventory of Japanese scholarships!
It is said that studying in Japan is cost-effective and cost-effective, but in fact, it is because Japanese students can work part-time, have a high hourly salary and are protected by law, and Japan has a variety of tuition subsidies, exemptions, and scholarship systems for international students.
Therefore, there are relatively few scholarships in Japan that fully cover the cost of studying abroad, and most scholarships are used as part of the cost of living or tuition. Today, we will take a comprehensive inventory of what scholarships are available in Japan? How much does it cost and how do I apply?
Scholarship Catalog
1. Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship
Since 1954, the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) has been accepting international students on national scholarship. Recruitment is conducted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japanese Consulates Abroad) or universities in Japan.
2. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) is an independent administrative corporation under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) that offers two types of scholarships: the "Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Scholarship for International Students" and the "Overseas Study Support System (Acceptance Agreement) Scholarship".
3. Local governments and affiliated international exchange organizations
Local governments and related international exchange organizations in Japan are paid to people who live in the local government or students who are enrolled in a school in the local government.
4. Scholarships for private scholarship groups
Paid by private enterprises or private scholarship organizations, depending on the purpose and nature of the enterprise or organization, for schools in the area where they are located, or limited to specialized fields related to the company; There are also students from the target countries or regions for the purpose of exchange.
5. School scholarship and tuition waiver
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1. Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship
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(1) One-time round-trip air ticket (enrollment + graduation)
(2) Exemption of all university tuition fees (including admission examination fee, admission fee, tuition fee, etc.)
(3) Living expenses for 3 to 4 years (117,000 yen/month to 242,000 yen/month depending on the applicant)
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1) Recommended by Japanese embassies abroad
The preliminary selection consists of a document review, a written test, and an interview. Japanese embassies abroad will select the best candidates based on the results of the examination and recommend them to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. In the second round, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology consults with the selection committee and consults with the host school to determine the final candidate.
One thing to pay special attention to: this way of applying for a scholarship is special, you must apply for a scholarship first, and then apply for the school after confirming that you have received the scholarship. Students can apply for schools to study abroad, but the final decision is submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
2) Recommended by a Japanese university
Domestic universities will recommend foreign students to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology after screening them in accordance with inter-university exchange agreements, etc. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will decide on the candidates after soliciting the opinions of the selection committee.
2. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship
Amount: University or above: 48,000 yen/month, language school 30,000 yen/month (valid for one year)
Pay attention when filling it out! The average monthly living expenses cannot exceed 90,000 yen.
How to apply: Apply through a Japanese university after admission
This scholarship is open to graduate or doctoral students who come to Japan for a short-term exchange within one year through an overseas partner university + study in Japan
Amount: 80,000 yen/month
How to apply: All applications are made by the host university, etc.; The Japan Student Services Organization (JSSSO) decides on the target programs after reviewing the application materials submitted by the receiving universities.
3. Local governments and affiliated international exchange organizations
Scholarships are offered by 26 local governments and 37 local international exchange organizations, covering almost all of Japan.
: 10,000 yen/year to 960,000 yen/year (monthly/lump sum, depending on the region and school.) ）
: Submit an application to the local government of Japan and an international exchange-related organization.
Note! Normally, this type of scholarship recipient cannot be awarded another scholarship, and it is necessary to consult the school or relevant organization for details.
4. Scholarships for private scholarship groups
A private society organization is set up to recruit students from the school where the organization is located.
: 360,000 yen/year to 2,400,000 yen/year (1 year to 4 years)
: Apply through your school or contact the scholarship group directly
Note! A professional background related to the company/group field is required.
5. School scholarship and tuition waiver
All universities have their own scholarships. The amount ranges from 100,000~1,000,000 yen, so students should pay more attention to the information of their university to avoid missing the application.
Universities in Japan have a tuition waiver system that international students can apply for, with public universities offering a 50% reduction (a small number of students with excellent grades can get a 100% reduction), while private universities are offering a 30% reduction.
Notes on Applying
1. Most scholarships are available after you come to Japan, but some local governments, international exchange organizations, and private scholarship organizations can apply outside of Japan.
2. The scholarship application is not so difficult, because a large number of people apply for scholarships every year, and the school generally does not take the initiative to contact the applicants, pay more attention to the official information of the school, and take the initiative to contact the school's teachers and seniors.
3. Take the initiative to keep in touch with the school after the application materials are sent, so as not to affect the application due to the lack of important documents.
There are many types of scholarships in Japan compared to other countries, and the amount of scholarships in Japan is huge, and students with excellent academic performance can be self-sufficient, reducing the burden on their families.
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