JASSO Scholarship
JASSO Scholarship
Applicants for this scholarship must request to be considered for JASSO Scholarship in their online application to APU. Successful recipients of this scholarship will be informed after enrollment.
About the Scholarship
These scholarships are offered by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) to privately financed international students who plan to enroll at APU, have outstanding academic achievement and character, and who have financial difficulties in their studies.
Eligibility Requirements
- Does not have a Japanese nationality.
- Intend to study in Japan from overseas, and currently do not have long-term residence in Japan.
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You are required to hold a “Student” status of residence while studying at APU, as the scholarship will be revoked should your status of residence change to any category other than “Student.” *
*This does not apply while your application for a status change is still being processed. - The average monthly remittance from your financial sponsors must be 90,000 JPY or less (excluding expenses such as admission fees and tuition).
- If you have dependents residing in Japan, the annual income of each dependent must be less than 5,000,000 JPY.
- April enrollment: 12 months
- September enrollment: 6 months
- Organizing study abroad fairs.
- Establishing overseas branch offices.
- Providing individual study consultations both in person and online.
- Promoting study in Japan through websites and social media.
- Other related activities.
Award
48,000 JPY per month for living expenses (amount subject to change)Students must reside in Japan during their studies to receive the monthly allowance.
Notes: The scholarship award period depends on the time of enrollment:
Application and Selection Process
Application Procedure:Admitted applicants will receive instructions on how to apply. Scholarship recipients will be notified after enrollment.
Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan
The Study in Japan Global Network Project was launched by the Japanese government to promote studying in Japan. Led primarily by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) and Japanese universities that support international students in each region, the project conducts a variety of activities. By participating in this project, your chances of receiving a JASSO scholarship may increase, so we encourage you to make full use of these opportunities.
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