Most
scholarships cover a part of a student's education and
living expenses; only a few cover all the expenses. Therefore,
students should check the cost of study in Japan carefully
and plan their funding, without relying on a scholarship.
A lifestyle survey of privately financed international
students conducted by JASSO in 2005 shows that approximately 45%
of privately financed international students are on scholarships,
receiving an average stipend of ¥53,000 per month.
According to the Association for the Promotion of Japanese
Language Education, only 16.4% of Japanese language institute
students are on scholarships, receiving an average stipend
of ¥48,062 per month (survey conducted in 2005).
Some scholarships for international students in Japan
can be applied for in the student's home country before
the student enters Japan, but most scholarships must be
applied for in Japan after the student's arrival. Most
scholarships are for students at university level or above
and researchers. There are few scholarships for students
at specialized training colleges or for students studying
at Japanese-language institutes.
Applicants for scholarships usually have to go through
document screening, a written examination to test knowledge
in general education, the student's special area of study,
language and an interview. Student should apply for most
of scholarships through the schools the students are attending.
For further information, please contact the international
students affairs office at your school.
There is other financial assistance in the form of tuition
fee reduction or material assistance.
For a list of scholarship providing organizations, please refer
to JASSO's website (http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html)
or inquire at the Information Center. |
