Japan Study Support Scholarships for International Students, 2024 for Bachelor

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All countries except Japan
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Japanese universities.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Accepted for enrollment in a Japanese university undergraduate or graduate degree program starting spring (April/May) or autumn (September – November) of 2024.
  • Enrollment must be confirmed.
  • Not eligible for students in Japanese language programs or short-term programs.
  • Registered on JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT (JPSS) website and have a “MY PAGE”.
  • Received a message from the specified university via the “JPSS Scout function” prior to acceptance.
  • Able to interview in either Japanese or English.
  • Has a Japanese bank account in the applicant’s name (Internet banks not accepted).
  • Not a Japanese citizen.

Offered Benefits

• 500,000 yen financial support for one successful applicant after enrollment.
• 100,000 yen financial support for two successful applicants after enrollment.

Application Process

• Application Procedures:
  • Apply through your JPSS My Page.
  • Submit the following documents:
    • Application form (basic information)
    • Short essay (up to 350 English words or 800 Japanese characters on “Motivation to Study in Japan & Future Goals”)
    • Self Introduction Video (no more than 30 seconds)
• Selection Method:
  • First round: Document screening
  • Second round: Interview
  • Notification of successful applicants

Successful applicants will be notified directly and names will be publicized on the JPSS website.