The Japan Study Support (JPSS) offers scholarships for non-Japanese students who wish to study in Japan. Applicants can apply and enroll in any Japanese university, and upon acceptance of their enrollment, they will be eligible for one of the following scholarships.

There are two categories of scholarships available:

• 100,000 yen to TWO successful applicants after their enrollment has been accepted.
• 500,000 yen financial support to ONE successful applicant

Level of Study: 

• Undergraduate
• Graduate

Application Start: TBC

Application Deadline: TBC

Who Can Apply for the JSSP Scholarship?

Applicants who fulfill the following requirements can apply for the JPSS scholarship:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Japan.
• You have received a message from the chosen university via the “JPSS Scout function” before acceptance.
• Be able to pass an interview in either Japanese or English.
• Own a Japanese bank account in their name.
• They have been accepted to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate degree starting in the autumn (September – November) of 2024, and their enrolment has been confirmed.

Required Documents for the JPSS Scholarship

Applicants should submit these application documents:

• Application form
• Short essay in English or Japanese about the Motivation for studying in Japan and future goals (English max. 350 words, Japanese maximum 800 characters)
• A short video of self-introduction ( Up to 30 seconds)

Application and Selection Process

The application procedure is online only. After applying, the selection committee will evaluate the application and documents in the first round of screening. In step two, applicants will receive a call for an interview. Finally, successful applicants will receive a notification regarding the status of their application.

All applicants are advised to note that the JPSS scholarship details for 2025 will be released soon, and they should stay tuned here.

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