Scholarships from external institutions are also available
There are scholarship systems from the Japan Student Services Organization which are spreading the circle of support to about 1,000 universities, local public organizations, and private organizations. They are systems to respond to unexpected misfortunes including natural disasters, and one of the purpose is to continue to support the circle of support and to spread the circle to the next generation without neglecting efforts.
For details of each system, please check the website of each organization.
Japan Student Services Organization Type 1 Scholarship
Target audience Current students who are excellent in both academics and character, but find it difficult to study due to financial reasons
Loan amount Going to school from parents University: Select from 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, and 54,000 yen per month Junior college: Select from 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, and 53,000 yen per month
Going to school from boarding home University: Select from 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, 50,000 yen, 64,000 yen per month Junior college: Select from 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, 50,000 yen, 60,000 yen per month
Lending period From the beginning of the loan period determined by the Japan Student Services Organization to the end of the term of study at the school in which the student is enrolled.
Selection method Academic performance (high school grades for 1st year), family financial situation, personality are examined
Japan Student Services Organization Type 2 Scholarship
Target audience Current students who are excellent in both academics and character, but find it difficult to study due to financial reasons
Loan amount Select from 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, 50,000 yen, 60,000 yen, 70,000 yen, 80,000 yen, 90,000 yen, 100,000 yen, 110,000 yen, 120,000 yen per month * Only if 120,000 yen is selected, the amount can be increased by 40,000 yen for the School of Medicine and 20,000 yen for the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences department.
Lending period From the beginning of the loan period determined by the Japan Student Services Organization to the end of the term of study at the school in which the student is enrolled.
Selection method Academic performance (high school grades for 1st year), family financial situation, personality are examined
Scholarships (loans or benefits) for local public and private education organizations
Eligibility Requirements Varies by organization
Loan amount 10,000 yen to 100,000 yen per month (depending on the group)
