Information on Life at Akita University
Scholarship Information

JASSO scholarships
External foundation scholarships (Apply to the university)
External foundation scholarships (Apply to the foundation)
Akita University scholarships

JASSO scholarships for international students

The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students

Outline The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students (Website of JASSO)
Eligibility Privately-financed international students
Application period Application in April, and results notified in June
Benefit amount 48,000 JPY per month for one year
Section in charge International Affairs Division

External foundation scholarships for international students (Apply to the university)

Following a screening by Akita University, the university will recommend applicants to the foundation. After that, the foundation will conduct its own selection process to determine whether or not the student is to be accepted.

Examples of scholarships
No. Name Number of Nominees from the University Application period
1 The Korean Scholarship Foundation 1 undergraduate and 1 graduate student Around April
2 JGC-S Scholarship Foundation 1 student Around April
3 JEES Scholarship (Japanese language Study) 4 students Around April
4 JEES Scholarship (Study) 1 student Around May
5 Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Approximately 7 students Around August
6 Heiwa Nakajima Foundation 1 undergraduate and 1 graduate student Around August
7 Seiwa International Students Scholarship Foundation 1 student Around November
8 TAISEI Scholarship for International Students 1 student Around November to December
9 SGH Foundation 1 second-year undergraduate student, 1 third-year undergraduate student,
1 master's course student and 2 doctoral course students		 Around January

External foundation scholarships for international students (Apply to the foundation)

This is a scholarship where students can apply directly to the foundation without going through the university. Please check the application guidelines for eligibility, etc. and apply by yourself.

Examples of scholarships
No. Name Application period Submit to
1 Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation Around March to April Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation
2 Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation Private Scholarship (Fall Recruitment) Around June Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation
3 Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Around September to October Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association
4 The Iwatani Naoji Foundation Around November The Iwatani Naoji Foundation
5 Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation Private Scholarship (Spring Recruitment) Around November to December Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation
6 Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Around March Nitori International Scholarship Foundation

Akita University scholarships for international students

Akita University scholarship fund (Emergency Financial Assistance)

Outline Support for students who have difficulty paying for school materials, living expenses, entrance fees, and tuition fees.
Must be returned with in the designated period, as this is a loan.
Eligibility Japanese students and international students
Application period At any time
Loan amount Up to 300,000 JPY for textbooks and living expenses, and the required amount for entrance and tuition fees.
Note Applicants are subject to screening and an interview.
The loaned amount must be returned before graduation.
Section in charge Student Support and Career Division