Financial Aid
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) is an organization affiliated with the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and supports student exchange programs between Japan and foreign countries. JASSO offers scholarships for international students under the "Student Exchange Support Program ( Scholarship for Short-Term Study in Japan )". These scholarships are available for qualified students who are accepted for between three months and one year by Japanese universities or colleges under reciprocal student exchange agreements. For more information, please contact the International Student Center or visit the JASSO web site at http://www.jasso.go.jp.
JASSO Scholarship Details
JASSO will provide the following financial aid to qualified students:
- Monthly stipend: 80,000 yen (up to 12 months)
- Settling-in allowance: 80,000yen
Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Students of non-Japanese nationalities;
- Students accepted under student exchange agreements;
- Students demonstrating excellent academic records at their home institutions;
- Students who are highly motivated with clear study plans at their home institutions and who are most likely to benefit from studying in Japan;
- Students who do not have the financial means to support their study in Japan;
- Students who will return to their home institutions and resume their studies after completing study in Japan;
- Students with valid "College Student" visas.
Application
Students applying for the JASSO scholarship must submit both JASSO and JTP application forms to the International Student Center through the student exchange office of their home institution. For more information, please see the Application procedure section as well.
