Japan Study Support Scholarships 2024 for International Students; The Japan Study Support Scholarships offer financial assistance to international students who are enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs at Japanese universities in 2024. Below are the detailed application requirements, deadlines, and benefits.
Application Deadlines:
- Spring Period (For applicants enrolling in April – May 2024):
- Start: April 1, 2024
- End: 5pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2024 (JST)
- Fall Period (For applicants enrolling in September – November 2024):
- Start: August 1, 2024
- End: 5pm on Monday, October 31, 2024 (JST)
Scholarship Type:
- Undergraduate
- Master’s
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Enrollment: Accepted to enroll in a Japanese university undergraduate or graduate degree program starting either spring (April/May) 2024 or autumn (September – November) 2024, and enrollment must be confirmed. Note: Students in Japanese language programs and short-term programs are not eligible.
- JPSS Registration: Must have a registered MY PAGE with JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT (JPSS).
- JPSS Scout Function: Must have received a message from the specified university via the “JPSS Scout function” prior to acceptance.
- Interview: Must be able to interview in either Japanese or English.
- Bank Account: Must have a Japanese bank account in the applicant’s name (internet banks are not accepted).
- Citizenship: Must not be a Japanese citizen.
Eligible Countries:
- All international countries
Award Location:
- Japan
Number of Scholarships:
- 1 to 3 positions
Scholarship Benefits:
- 500,000 yen: Financial support paid to one successful applicant after enrollment in their specified Japanese university.
- 100,000 yen: Financial support paid to two successful applicants after enrollment in their specified Japanese university.
Application Procedure:
- Registration:
- Apply from your JPSS My Page. Ensure you have a registered account with JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT (JPSS).
- Required Documents:
- Application Form: Basic information form.
- Short Essay: Up to 350 English words or 800 Japanese characters on your “Motivation to Study in Japan & Future Goals”. Aim to write up to the word limit.
- Self-Introduction Video: A video no more than 30 seconds in length.
Contact and Additional Information:
- For further details, visit the Award Webpage.
FAQs
Q: What programs are eligible for the Japan Study Support Scholarships? A: Undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Japanese universities. Japanese language programs and short-term programs are not eligible.
Q: How do I apply for the Japan Study Support Scholarships? A: Apply from your JPSS My Page by submitting the application form, a short essay, and a self-introduction video.
Q: What are the deadlines for the application? A:
- Spring enrollment: April 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
- Fall enrollment: August 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Q: What is the benefit of the scholarship? A: The scholarship provides 500,000 yen to one successful applicant and 100,000 yen to two other successful applicants after enrollment.
Q: Can I apply if I am a Japanese citizen? A: No, the scholarship is only for non-Japanese international students.
Ensure you have all the necessary documents and meet all the criteria before applying to increase your chances of receiving the scholarship. Good luck!
