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 (2023 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 2024 are now closed.
[About combining with the new national study support system]
This scholarship is a grant-type scholarship system with no obligation to repay.
Ohara Shiraume Foundation Scholarship recipients cannot receive scholarships under the new national study support system (Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship + Tuition Fee Reduction/Exemption), but can only receive tuition fee reduction/exemption. Masu. (*If you wish to apply for the new national educational support system, you will need to apply separately. In addition, if you are a candidate for reservation at high school under the new national educational support system, you will receive a scholarship after being selected for this scholarship. A suspension procedure is required.)
This scholarship will provide a flat monthly payment of 50,000 yen, while the Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship will provide a monthly payment of 9,600 to 75,800 yen based on the support category and commuting type. (*Click here for details on the new national study support system)
When applying for this scholarship, please carefully check which category your Japan Student Services Organization scholarship falls into.
When those adopting the new national study support system (reservation/regular) use it in conjunction with the Ohara Hakubai Scholarship Fund
| Ohara Shiraume Foundation Scholarship | Only tuition fee reduction/exemption can be combined. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Support category | Category I | Monthly 50,000 yen | Annual amount 700,000 yen |
| Division II | Annual amount 466,700 yen | ||
| Category III | Annual amount 233,400 yen | ||
| Category IV (multi-child household) |
Annual amount 175,000 yen | ||
| Category IV (Science, Engineering and Agriculture) |
Annual amount 233,400 yen | ||
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.
Rissho Scholarship Foundation Scholarship (for undergraduate and graduate students in all years) [Benefit-type scholarship]
Applications for 2024 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 (2024)
- (2) [Rissho Ikueikai] Scholarship application form [must be printed on one side of A4 size]
- (3) [Rissho Ikueikai] Application form example (2024)
- (4) [Rissho Ikueikai] Application Document Checklist (2024)
- (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 2024 are now closed.
The recruitment materials for the Railway Kosaikai Scholarship are listed below.
Please download the PDF file and follow the instructions to apply.
