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JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP 2025 (STUDY IN JAPAN): HOW TO APPLY

JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP 2025 (STUDY IN JAPAN): HOW TO APPLY

The Japan Study Support (JPSS) Scholarship 2025, provided by Benesse Corporations in collaboration with the Asian Students Cultural Association, offers an invaluable opportunity for foreign students desiring to pursue higher studies in Japan. This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden of studying abroad, enabling students to focus on developing their educational and cultural skills.

The best applicants are foreign students who have been admitted to undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral studies at Japanese institutions. The grant primarily supports individuals who have utilized the JPSS Scouting Function to obtain provisions from institutions.

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This grant is outstanding as a special prospect due to its targeted assistance for students who are vibrantly involved with Japanese universities through the JPSS forum. By promoting relationships between students and institutions, the grant not only provides financial assistance but also fosters meaningful educational connections.

ADVANTAGES OF JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP IN 2025

  • Financial assistance to ease tuition and living costs
  • Identification from a reputable Japanese academic institution.
  • Improved prospects via the JPSS Scouting Function.
  • Access to a connection for foreign students and Japanese universities

QUALIFICATION MEASURES FOR THE JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP 2025

  • Is required to be a non-Japanese national
  • Admitted into a Japanese institution’s undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree
  • Used the JPSS Scouting Function and acquired an offer from an institution.
  • Registration is required to start in either the Spring (April to May) or Fall (September to November) of 2025.

NEEDED DOCUMENTS

  • Filled out the application form for the scholarship
  • Short comprehension in English or Japanese talking about encouragement for studying in Japan and future objectives. (English should not be more than 350 words, while Japanese should not be more than 800 words).
  • Brief self-introduction video of about 30 seconds in length.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP IN 2025

  • Enroll as a member of the Japan Study Support Webpage
  • Complete your profile and utilize the Scouting Function to receive institutional offers.
  • When you have received an offer, access the scholarship request site.
  • Complete the application form with the correct details
  • Write and upload your brief essay.
  • Record and upload your self-introduction video.

DEADLINE: 

  • Spring application: 31st May, 2025
  • Fall application: 31st October, 2025.

https://www.jpss.jp/en/my/scholarship/application/