Other scholarship programs
In addition to scholarships offered by universities and the government, various local governments and private organizations have established scholarship systems. Here we will introduce some of them. The recruitment details are posted on [Portal site → Cabinet → 3. Student life support → 2. Scholarships → (7) Scholarships from local governments and private organizations].
Scholarship programs announced to the university (2024 results)
The following three scholarship programs have early application deadlines (application deadlines are from early to late April).
The same information is posted on the portal site, but it will also be provided on this page.
Ohara Shiraume Foundation Scholarship (for first-year undergraduate students) [Benefit-type scholarship]
Applications for 2026 are now open.
The following three materials are required for recruitment of Ohara Shirubai Scholarship Foundation Public Interest Incorporated Foundation.
Please download the three PDF files and apply according to the instructions.
- (1) [Ohara Hakubai Scholarship Fund] Recruitment information
- (2) [Ohara Shiroume Scholarship Fund] Application form for internal use in 2026 academic year [A4 double-sided print] (with example)
- (3) [Ohara Hakubai Scholarship Fund] Supplementary explanation regarding income proof documents
[Regarding concurrent receipt of this scholarship with the new national student support system]
This scholarship is a grant-type scholarship that does not require repayment.
The Obara Shiroume Scholarship Fund recipients are not eligible to receive the grant scholarship under the new national student support system (Japan Student Services Organization grant scholarship + tuition fee reduction/exemption), but are eligible to receive only the tuition fee reduction/exemption. (*If you wish to apply for the new national student support system, you must apply separately. Also, if you are a candidate for the new national student support system during high school, you will need to stop receiving the grant scholarship after being selected for this scholarship. The same applies if you apply for and are selected for the in-school selection after entering university.)
This scholarship provides a flat monthly grant of 50,000 yen, while the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) grant provides a monthly grant of 9,600 to 75,800 yen based on the support category and commuting method. (※For details on the new national student support system, please refer to the following.) Here (See
When applying for this scholarship, please carefully check which category your Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) grant scholarship falls under.
When a recipient of the new national student support system (reservation/regular) is also using the Ohara Shiroume Scholarship Fund.
*The classification differs depending on the number of children supported by the primary breadwinner.
Please check which of the following applies to you.
| Support category | Monthly benefit amount (for reference) * | Ohara Shiraume Foundation Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction/exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category I | Home: 38,300 yen Outside the home: 75,800 yen |
Monthly 50,000 yen | Annual amount 700,000 yen |
| Division II | Home: 25,600 yen Outside the home: 50,600 yen |
Annual amount 466,700 yen | |
| Category III | Home: 12,800 yen Outside the home: 25,300 yen |
Annual amount 233,400 yen | |
| Category IV (Science, Engineering and Agriculture) |
none | Annual amount 233,400 yen |
*The grant scholarship (monthly grant amount) cannot be received in conjunction with the Ohara Hakubai Scholarship Fund. If the student is accepted into both, the scholarship will be suspended.
■ The breadwinner supports three or more children (large family)| Support category | New national scholarship system Monthly benefit amount (reference) * |
Ohara Shiraume Foundation Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction/exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 (Families with many children) |
Home: 38,300 yen Outside the home: 75,800 yen |
Monthly 50,000 yen | Annual amount 700,000 yen |
| Category II (Families with many children) |
Home: 25,600 yen Outside the home: 50,600 yen |
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| Category III (Families with many children) |
Home: 12,800 yen Outside the home: 25,300 yen |
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| Section IV (Families with many children) |
Home: 9,600 yen Outside the home: 19,000 yen |
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| Large family | none |
*The grant scholarship (monthly grant amount) cannot be received in conjunction with the Ohara Hakubai Scholarship Fund. If the student is accepted into both, the scholarship will be suspended.
Rissho Scholarship Foundation Scholarship (for undergraduate and graduate students in all years) [Benefit-type scholarship]
Applications for 2025 are now closed.
The following 5 materials are required for recruitment of Rissho Ikueikai scholarship students.
Please download the 5 PDF files and apply according to the instructions.
- (1) [Rissho Ikueikai] Application Guidelines (2025)
- (2) [Rissho Ikueikai] Scholarship application form [must be printed on one side of A4 size]
- (3) [Rissho Ikueikai] Application form example (2025)
- (4) [Rissho Ikueikai] Application Document Checklist (2025)
- (5) [Rissho Ikueikai] Scholarship Student Living Situation Report [Submitted only by continuing students, printed on one side of A4 size]
Railway Kosaikai Scholarship [loan-type scholarship]
Applications for 2026 are now open.
The recruitment materials for the Railway Kosaikai Scholarship are listed below.
Please download the PDF file and follow the instructions to apply.
