There must be many students who would like to receive a Japanese scholarship when they proceed to a university or a special training school. However, most of the scholarships are granted for foreign students, mainly at graduate schools or junior and senior students of a university. They are seldom given to a freshman or a sophomore, it is even scarce for a special training school student.
In Japan, there are more than 140 private organizations providing scholarships. Apart from private ones, there are scholarships provided by individual universities and local governments. Make all efforts to gather information from your school notice board or other methods. Keep on applying for them.
There are three types of scholarships, “Yokatopia Scholarship for International Students”, and “Future Development Scholarship for International Students”, and “Fukuoka City International Foundation Scholarship”.
The following scholarships are provided by companies, groups, and individuals, as well as the Rainbow International Student Fund, to support international students enrolled in universities in the Fukuoka metropolitan area. Scholarships are intended to alleviate financial burdens so that students may focus on their studies.
| Japan Scholarship organization | Fukuoka City International Foundation |
| Number of recipients | 15 |
| Designated school region | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Duration (years) | In principle, until graduation (Undergraduate course: 4 years, Master course: 2 years) |
| Other application matters | ・Students who want to work in Fukuoka |
| Residency status | College Student |
| Applicable scholarship year | 2024-2025 |
| Stipend (Yen) | 600,000 yen for a year |
| Place of residence at the time of application | in Japan |
| Combined award limitation | You can get other scholarships (The total amount of the scholarship does not exceed the amount of the Japanese Government Scholarship). |
| Designated schools | Kyushu U, Seinan Gakuin U, Nakamura Gakuen U, Fukuoka U, Fukuoka I of Technology, Fukuoka Jo Gakuin U, Fukuoka Women’s U |
| Application period | October to March |
| School address | Fukuoka |
| Academic level | Undergraduate, Master’s program |
| Number of recipients in the previous year | 43956 |
| Application method | Apply through the school. |
| Application deadline | March |
| Eligibility | ・A person who holds at least N3 of JLPT or has equivalent to the N3 level of Japanese ability |
