Keio University for International Students to Study in Japan 2021

Keio University provides scholarships to international students so that they can focus on their studies without financial worry.

• →To all students and guarantors facing difficulties with paying academic fees and expenses (Guide to financial support available in the Fall Semester)

Scholarship Types

Scholarships are broadly divided into the following: those offered by Keio University, those offered by public organizations such as the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), and those from scholarship sponsors such as private companies and scholarship foundations.

Internal Scholarships

Keio University provides various benefit-type scholarships that meet the needs of the students and do not require repayment.
The following is a summary of scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Government Scholarships
(For Both Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

Information regarding scholarships offered by the Japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, MEXT) and Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) can be found here.

• →Domestic Applications for the MEXT Top Global University Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Japanese government (MEXT). It is offered to students with excellent academic grades.

• Application period: December (period in AY 2019)
• Number of recipients: 20 students (number in AY 2020)
• Scholarship amount: ① exemption of tuition fees, ② monthly allowance of 117,000–145,000 yen
• Scholarship period: up to one year

• →Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Honors Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by JASSO. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the development of educational exchange between foreign countries and Japan, mutual understanding, and peace. It is offered to students with excellent character and academic grades, who furthermore have difficulty continuing their studies due to financial reasons.

• Application period (planned): April
• Number of recipients: 185 undergraduate students, 57 graduate students (number in AY 2019)
• Scholarship amount: 48,000 yen per month
• Scholarship period: one year (you may reapply)

Private Organization and Local Government Scholarships
(For Both Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

Many organizations, such as incorporated foundations, public interest incorporated foundations, private companies, and prefectural and local governments offer scholarships.
For many scholarships, once you have been selected, you will continue to receive funds until graduation.

• →Private Organizations and Local Government Scholarships

Application and Selection for Scholarships

There are some scholarships for which you will need to get a recommendation from the university before you can apply. For others, you can apply directly to the organization without going through the university.
To apply for scholarships, you must go through a scholarship applicant registration process twice a year, at the start of the Spring and Fall Semesters.
For details, please visit the International Center website.

• →Scholarships for International Students (Japanese)

• →Scholarships for International Students (English)

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