Overview
Pathways Japan Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters, PhD, Bachelor level programs at Japan Universities.
Description
Pathways Japan Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters, PhD, Bachelor level programs at Japan Universities.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions: Refugee Background: Applicants must be living in Japan and have refugee status, international protection from a foreign government or UNHCR, or be unable to return to their home country due to conflict or political unrest. Education Requirements: Applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education (or equivalent) and have been accepted into a university or graduate school in Japan. Language Proficiency: For those whose academic language is Japanese, applicants must demonstrate proficiency through the EJU or JLPT exams. Those studying in English must show proficiency in English along with basic Japanese (JLPT N5-N4 level). Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial difficulties in pursuing higher education. Not Eligible for Government Support: Those who are already receiving government assistance under the New Student Support Program for Higher Education are ineligible for this scholarship.
Additional Information
Degree Level
Pathways Japan Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Masters, PhD, Bachelor level programs at Japan Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
All Subjects
Benefits
Program Overview: A Pathway to Higher Education The Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship covers both tuition and living expenses, with the scholarship amount determined based on the recipient’s financial situation. For tuition, it offers up to 1,700,000 yen per year and provides monthly living expense subsidies as follows: Up to 70,000 yen per month for 1-2 years of undergraduate study Up to 60,000 yen per month for the 3rd year of undergraduate study Up to 50,000 yen per month for the 4th year of undergraduate and graduate studies Importantly, this scholarship is a benefit-type grant, meaning recipients are not required to repay the scholarship funds. It also allows for combining other scholarships, encouraging students to seek additional support.
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to students from war-torn countries and have a refugee background.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions: Refugee Background: Applicants must be living in Japan and have refugee status, international protection from a foreign government or UNHCR, or be unable to return to their home country due to conflict or political unrest. Education Requirements: Applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education (or equivalent) and have been accepted into a university or graduate school in Japan. Language Proficiency: For those whose academic language is Japanese, applicants must demonstrate proficiency through the EJU or JLPT exams. Those studying in English must show proficiency in English along with basic Japanese (JLPT N5-N4 level). Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial difficulties in pursuing higher education. Not Eligible for Government Support: Those who are already receiving government assistance under the New Student Support Program for Higher Education are ineligible for this scholarship.
Application Procedure
Key Dates and How to Apply
Applications open on 28th October 2024 and the submission deadline is 6th January 2025 (11:59 p.m. JST).
Download and carefully review the Application Guidance.
Fill out the application form.
Prepare required documents such as graduation certificates, transcripts, proof of refugee status, language proficiency certificates, financial statements, and letters of recommendation.
Submit all required documents via the online application form by the deadline.
To assist applicants, two online information sessions are scheduled: \
First session: 13th September 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Second session: 29th November 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Interested applicants can register here for the second session.
For more information on the application process and requirements, be sure to visit the official scholarship page when the application form becomes available on 28th October 2024.
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Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
Japan Universities
Degree
Masters, PhD, Bachelor
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students
Country
Japan
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