Unique university scholarship system
Rissho Future Ale Scholarship
Rissho University Faculty Tachibana Financial Support Scholarship
Rissho University Second Career Support Scholarship
Rissho University Academic Continuation Support Scholarship
Effect
The purpose of this program is to provide hard-working students who have found it difficult to pay their tuition fees due to new financial difficulties that occurred during their studies, an opportunity to continue their studies by reducing or exempting them from their tuition fees (after graduation). There is no obligation to return).
subject
A person who falls under any of the following.
- Must be subject to Article 50 of the University Regulations.
- The student must be recognized by Student Affairs Department as having circumstances that require special consideration.
Documents to be submitted
Prescribed application form, academic transcript, income certificate, etc. (only for those who need it)
Scholarship amount
Half of the tuition fee installment amount (upper limit)
Application period
During the 1st and 2nd period special postponement application acceptance period (excluding the 1st period of 1 year)
*In cases of high urgency, applications may be accepted outside of the above period. If you find yourself in financial difficulty due to sudden changes in your household finances, etc., please contact the Student Life Division.
*Benefits will be provided once during the period of enrollment.
others
There are some restrictions on merging with other scholarship systems.
Rissho University Challenge Scholarship Student [For applicants]
This is a new scholarship system unique to Rissho University that provides scholarships for challenges faced after enrolling at university.
This is for applicants for the general selection process for all faculties (R method) to be held on February 1st.
Rissho University Special Scholarship Students - TOP 150 - [For applicants]
the purpose
In order to embody the founding spirit of Rissho University, we aim to recruit excellent students from all over the country, encourage their studies so that they can fully utilize their talents, and cultivate talented individuals.
Target audience
General selection February (first term) 100 top performers on February 3rd, February 4th, and February 5th
50 top performers in the university entrance common test selection (first semester)
Benefit amount
1 million yen per year (first year only)
others
Applicants will be sent an acceptance letter along with their acceptance documents prior to enrollment.
Rissho Uninersity Graduate School Graduate School Scholarship
the purpose
By providing support tailored to the characteristics of the graduate school to students who are working hard on their studies, the aim is to cultivate excellent researchers and human resources who will be widely active in society (there is no obligation to return the funds after graduation).
subject
Please see the table below as it varies depending on the graduate school.
| Graduate school | subject |
|---|---|
| Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology | Those who wish to go on to higher education or who have outstanding achievements among those currently enrolled. * Long-term master's program students who have been enrolled for more than two years (four semesters) cannot apply. * Long-term doctoral course students who have been enrolled for more than 3 years (6 semesters) cannot apply. |
| Graduate School of Economics | Persons with outstanding performance among current employees Those who have achieved outstanding results among those who have progressed internally |
| Graduate School of Law | Those who have achieved outstanding results among those who have progressed internally Those who have achieved excellent results among those who have passed two or more subjects of the tax accountant examination |
| Graduate School of Business Administration | Persons with outstanding performance among current employees |
| Graduate School of Social Welfare | Those who have achieved outstanding results among first-year students |
| Graduate School of Geo-Environmental Science | Those who have achieved outstanding results among those who have advanced internally Those who have achieved outstanding results in their second year of graduate school or above |
| Graduate School of Psychology | Persons with outstanding performance among current employees |
Submission Deadline
Prescribed application form, academic transcript, etc.
*Please contact each graduate school as it varies depending on the graduate school.
Scholarship amount
Please contact each graduate school as it varies depending on the graduate school.
schedule
Please contact each graduate school as it varies depending on the graduate school.
Notes
- Matters that will disqualify a scholar
- When the applicant declines the scholarship
- In the event of a leave of absence, expulsion, expulsion from the register, or death
- Matters regarding full or partial refund of scholarship
- When a student receives disciplinary action or engages in behavior that is deemed inappropriate for a scholarship student.
- When it is discovered that there are significant false statements in the application form and submitted documents.
- When a student withdraws from the university in the middle of the academic year in which he/she was selected as a scholarship student without justifiable reason.
Rissho Uninersity Graduate School Tachibana Financial Support Scholarship
The amount of the benefit has been increased from the fiscal year Reiwa 6.
The benefit period has been extended from Reiwa 7 grant.
The recruitment schedule for Reiwa 8 has been released.
Application guidelines will be published on Reiwa 7.
Applicants can also request to have their application documents mailed to them as soon as they become available by using the "Rissho University University Graduate School Tachibana Financial Support Scholarship Application Document Request Form."
Effect
The purpose of this program is to provide equal educational opportunities to students who are facing financial difficulties in continuing their studies or continuing their research after enrolling in a university by providing financial support through tuition exemptions (there is no obligation to repay the funds after graduation).
subject
You can apply if you meet any of the following conditions:
- Applicants must be students who wish to enroll in each graduate school Reiwa 8 (scheduled to enroll Reiwa 8). However, international students are excluded.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a Reiwa 8 within the shortest period of study. However, international students are excluded.
Long-term students must be within their own long-term study period.
International students (with a "Student" visa status) can apply for the "Tuition Reduction for Privately Financed International Students" program at Center for International Exchange.
Grant period
In principle, the shortest period of study is required (Master's degree: 2 years including the year of acceptance, Doctoral degree: 3 years including the year of acceptance. If you complete the course within the period, the grant will end.)
Paid once a year (around early May each year)
Long-term students can reapply after the above period has passed.
There is a "continuation review (academics, household finances, etc.)" every academic year.
If you take a leave of absence during the continuation period, you will lose your right to continuation for that period.
Scholarship amount
"Full or half of the annual tuition fee" and "Partial tuition fee subsidy (up to 100,000 yen)"
Example of grant amount ①: 563,000 yen (full tuition fee) + 100,000 yen
Example of grant amount ②: 281,500 yen (half tuition fee) + 50,000 yen
Rissho Uninersity Graduate School tuition and fees are Here You can check it out here.
The amount of the benefit will be determined based on the household's financial situation.
The fees for long-term students are different.
In the continuing academic year, the same annual tuition assistance amount (full or half amount) as the previous academic year will be provided, however, the amount of partial tuition assistance may change.
How to apply
- [Those who are taking (or planning to take) the entrance examination Reiwa 8 and would like to receive the scholarship application guidelines and application form by mail]
Please fill out this application form.
Application Document Request Form
(Application deadline)
For those who took the exam on schedule A or B and passed, until January 15th, Reiwa 8 (Thursday)
For those taking the exam on Schedule C: Until Reiwa 8 January 23, 2026
[Students enrolled in our graduate school or those taking the entrance exam but who do not need to send by mail]
No form entry is required.
Please download the documents from the portal site or the bottom of this website. - Please prepare and create the documents to be submitted.
- Please submit the necessary documents to the Student Life Division by the deadline listed at the bottom of this page.
[Documents distributed]
*It is scheduled to be released on December 22, Reiwa 7 below is for reference only and is from Reiwa 7.
Please download from below.
- Reiwa 7 Rissho Uninersity Graduate School Tachibana Financial Support Scholarship Application Guidelines
- ②Application form Reiwa 7 Rissho Uninersity Graduate School Tachibana Financial Support Scholarship ※Print on both sides of A4 paper
- ③Income document checklist ※Print on A4 size paper
- ④ Annual income and expenditure forecast for tuition fees and other living expenses ※A4 size, double-sided printing
- ⑤ Annual income statement
- ⑥Certificate of annual assistance amount
Please check items ③ and ④ as early as possible, as it often takes time to prepare, such as issuing and obtaining certificates.
[How to submit documents]
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How to submit
Postal mail (Please send in a format with a delivery record, such as Letter Pack, to the campus where you are currently enrolled or the campus you are attending.)
or
Submit documents to each campus (Shinagawa/Kumagaya) Student Life Division counter (10:00-17:00) -
Documents to be submitted
Please check the distributed documents
There are some documents that need to be issued by city halls, etc. Please check well in advance and prepare the documents.
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address
Address: 4-2-16 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8602, Japan. Rissho University Student Life Division, Graduate School Tachibana Section
Address: 1700 Mankichi, Kumagaya, Saitama 360-0194, Japan. Rissho University Student Life Division, Graduate School Tachibana Section -
Submission date
Those who have already been accepted for enrollment Reiwa 8 (Schedule A or B) and those currently enrolled in the graduate school of our university: Reiwa 8 (must arrive at the office)
Reiwa 8 Entrance Exam C Schedule Applicants: January 23, Reiwa 8 (Friday) <Must arrive at the counter>
If you are applying for Reiwa 8 Examination Schedule C and are unable to submit your application by the deadline, please contact us.
Late submission of documents will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The campus will be closed on Sundays, holidays, and from January 16th (Friday) to 17th (Saturday).
schedule
| season | Procedure details |
|---|---|
| December 22, Reiwa 7- Each submission date | Application form distribution and reception |
| Mid to late February | Recruit announcement |
| Early May (planned) | Scholarship grant |
inquiry
If you would like to contact us, please contact us by email using the following method.
We will respond within two days of receiving your email. (We cannot respond to inquiries by phone.)
To: ssggkk▲ris.ac.jp
*Please replace ▲ with @ (at sign).
Subject: Graduate School Tachibana Question (Please enter your student ID number / If you are planning to enroll, please write "Planned Enrollment")
Main text:
① Student ID number (If you are planning to enroll, please write "planned enrollment").
②Student name
③Inquiry details
- Notes
- Please be sure to write "Graduate School Tachibana Questions" in the subject line. If this information is not provided, there may be a delay in replying.
- Please make inquiries at least 3 days before the submission deadline. Questions received after that time may not be answered by the submission deadline.
Rissho University Alumni Association Graduate School Research Grant
Effect
The purpose of this program is to support graduate students at our university in their growth as researchers and to revitalize research activities at the graduate school.
Implementation period
From April 1st of the applicable year to the end of February of the following year
About eligibility and application
- graduate student
- Those who fall under any of the following items 1), 2), and 3).
- The paper has been published in a reputable peer-reviewed journal or a journal that is deemed to be of equivalent or higher quality.
- A work (including co-authored works) published by an academic publisher.
- Students may apply as many times as they like during their enrollment in the program. However, multiple applications for the same topic will not be accepted.
- As a general rule, applications are limited to one person per paper.
- The academic journal in which the paper was published, or the publication or presentation date of the book or presented paper, must be between March 1st and February 29th of the relevant year.
Form: Grant
The amount of the grant will be based on the "Rissho University Alumni Association Graduate Student Research Encouragement Evaluation Criteria"
Selection method: First selection: Document screening
◆ Second selection: Alumni Committee review
Employment announcement: Notify applicants directly
Detail is Portal site It is posted on.
Rissho University Alumni Association Graduate Student Research Encouragement Evaluation Criteria
| Evaluation item | Evaluation criteria | Amount of money |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Oral presentations at international conferences | 20,000 Yen |
| 1-2 | Oral presentations at domestic conferences | 10,000 yen |
| 1-3 | A paper (single) was published in an international academic journal (peer-reviewed) | 50,000 yen |
| 1-4 | A paper (co-author/first author) was published in an international academic journal (peer-reviewed) | 30,000 yen |
| 1-5 | A paper (collaboration) was published in an international academic journal (peer reviewed). | 10,000 yen |
| 1-6 | A paper (single) was published in a domestic academic journal (peer-reviewed) | 30,000 yen |
| 1-7 | A paper (co-author/first author) was published in a domestic academic journal (peer-reviewed) | 20,000 Yen |
| 1-8 | A paper (collaboration) was published in a domestic academic journal (peer reviewed). | 10,000 yen |
| 2-1 | Academic book published (solo) | 100,000 yen |
| 2-2 | Published an academic book (co-author/lead) | 50,000 yen |
| 2-3 | Published an academic book (collaboration) | 30,000 yen |
| 2-4 | Obtained external research funding (representative) and the results report was highly evaluated | 20,000 Yen |
Academic societies are those that are members of the Academic Research Organizations Cooperative with the Science Council of Japan.
