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Student Life scholarship

table of contents

  1. List of scholarships unique to our university (no repayment required)
  2. Scholarship office
  3. [For undergraduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Grant Scholarship <New support system for higher education>
  4. Pre-enrollment appointment candidates
  5. Those who wish to apply for a new position
  6. Those currently receiving benefits
  7. others
  8. [For undergraduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship
  9. Pre-enrollment appointment candidates
  10. Those who wish to apply for a new position
  11. Currently on loan
  12. others
  13. [For graduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship
  14. Pre-enrollment appointment candidates
  15. Those who wish to apply for a new position
  16. Currently on loan
  17. others
  18. [For undergraduate students] On-campus scholarships
  19. Excellent Academic Scholarship
  20. Terasaki Scholarship
  21. Various scholarships
  22. School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund (University Recommendation)
  23. Special Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  24. Soejima Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  25. Shibayama Scholarship (self-application)
  26. [For graduate students] On-campus scholarships
  27. Major on-campus scholarships for graduate schools
  28. Advance admission scholarships (self-application)
  29. Graduate School Global Talent Encouragement Grant Scholarship (Self-Application)
  30. Terasaki Scholarship (Self-application)
  31. Graduate School Scholarship for Working Students (Self-Application)
  32. Graduate School Scholarship (Self-Application)
  33. Various scholarships
  34. School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund (University Recommendation)
  35. Special Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  36. Soejima Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  37. Shibayama Scholarship (self-application)
  38. Private foundation scholarships and local government scholarships
  39. Private scholarships based on university recommendations
  40. "Open to the public" private scholarships
  41. Local Government Scholarships
  42. [For international students] On-campus scholarships and tuition fee reduction system
  43. On-campus scholarships for international students
  44. Tuition reduction and exemption system for international students
  45. Emergency Assistance System
  46. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
  47. 1. Loan Scholarships
  48. 2. Scholarship Grants
  49. Tuition reduction/exemption system
  50. National Education Loan
  51. Affiliated Education Loan
  52. Student Loans
  53. Scholarship Q&A (Frequently Asked Questions)
  54. Contact Information
  55. Forms and Videos
  56. New higher education support system (grant scholarships + tuition reductions) (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
  57. Documents regarding post-recruitment procedures (Japan Student Services Organization)
  58. Documents regarding renewal procedures (Japan Student Services Organization)
  59. Reservation Candidates [For new undergraduate students] (Japan Student Services Organization)
  60. Regarding repayment of loaned scholarships (Japan Student Services Organization)
  1. List of scholarships unique to our university (no repayment required)
  2. Scholarship office
  3. [For undergraduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Grant Scholarship <New support system for higher education>
  4. Pre-enrollment appointment candidates
  5. Those who wish to apply for a new position
  6. Those currently receiving benefits
  7. others
  8. [For undergraduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship
  9. Pre-enrollment appointment candidates
  10. Those who wish to apply for a new position
  11. Currently on loan
  12. others
  13. [For graduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship
  14. Pre-enrollment appointment candidates
  15. Those who wish to apply for a new position
  16. Currently on loan
  17. others
  18. [For undergraduate students] On-campus scholarships
  19. Excellent Academic Scholarship
  20. Terasaki Scholarship
  21. Various scholarships
  22. School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund (University Recommendation)
  23. Special Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  24. Soejima Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  25. Shibayama Scholarship (self-application)
  26. [For graduate students] On-campus scholarships
  27. Major on-campus scholarships for graduate schools
  28. Advance admission scholarships (self-application)
  29. Graduate School Global Talent Encouragement Grant Scholarship (Self-Application)
  30. Terasaki Scholarship (Self-application)
  31. Graduate School Scholarship for Working Students (Self-Application)
  32. Graduate School Scholarship (Self-Application)
  33. Various scholarships
  34. School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund (University Recommendation)
  35. Special Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  36. Soejima Scholarship (University Recommendation)
  37. Shibayama Scholarship (self-application)
  38. Private foundation scholarships and local government scholarships
  39. Private scholarships based on university recommendations
  40. "Open to the public" private scholarships
  41. Local Government Scholarships
  42. [For international students] On-campus scholarships and tuition fee reduction system
  43. On-campus scholarships for international students
  44. Tuition reduction and exemption system for international students
  45. Emergency Assistance System
  46. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
  47. 1. Loan Scholarships
  48. 2. Scholarship Grants
  49. Tuition reduction/exemption system
  50. National Education Loan
  51. Affiliated Education Loan
  52. Student Loans
  53. Scholarship Q&A (Frequently Asked Questions)
  54. Contact Information
  55. Forms and Videos
  56. New higher education support system (grant scholarships + tuition reductions) (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
  57. Documents regarding post-recruitment procedures (Japan Student Services Organization)
  58. Documents regarding renewal procedures (Japan Student Services Organization)
  59. Reservation Candidates [For new undergraduate students] (Japan Student Services Organization)
  60. Regarding repayment of loaned scholarships (Japan Student Services Organization)
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List of scholarships unique to our university (no repayment required)

Faculty

  Scholarship Name Conditions etc. Amount Number of employees
Before enrollment Scholarships for Special Students detail Annual tuition fee (4 years in principle) 29 people certified in 2025
Entrance examination selection scholarship detail Half the tuition fee for the first year (first year of enrollment) 161 people certified in 2025
Currently in school Excellent Academic Scholarship detail Faculty of Science: 300,000 yen (annual)
Humanities faculty: 230,000 yen (annual)		 Approximately 200 people
Terasaki Scholarship detail Half the annual tuition fee (annual amount) 1 person
School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund detail Annual fee: 20,000 to 30,000 yen A few names
Special Scholarships detail Annual amount: 125,000 yen/number of recipients A few names
Soejima Scholarship detail Annual amount: 35,000 yen/number of recipients A few names
Shibayama Scholarship detail Annual amount: 310,000 yen/number of recipients A few names
On-campus scholarships for international students detail Monthly fee: 20,000 yen (1 year, reapplication possible) Almost all international students
Tuition reduction and exemption system for international students detail 20% of the annual tuition fee (1 year, reapplication possible) A few names

graduate school

  Scholarship Name Conditions etc. Amount Number of employees
Before enrollment Graduate School Scholarships detail Equivalent to annual tuition fee (2 years in principle) Approximately 30 people
Advance admission scholarships for graduate school students detail
(annual fee)
  The highest achieving student in the department Students other than those with the highest grades in their department
Master's Program (First year) 575,000 yen (Second year) 500,000 yen (First year) 375,000 yen (Second year) 300,000 yen
Professional Degree Programs (until 2027) (First year) 600,000 yen (Second year) 500,000 yen (First year) 400,000 yen (Second year) 300,000 yen
Professional Degree Programs [2028 and beyond]
*Please check the applicable year and other details .		 (First year) 630,000 yen (1st year)
Early Admission Students: 380,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (N): 360,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (A): 400,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (S): 450,000 yen
(Second year) 530,000 yen (2nd year)
Early Admission Students: 280,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (N): 260,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (A): 300,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (S): 350,000 yen
Approximately 480 people
Currently in school Graduate School Global Talent Encouragement Scholarship detail Annual fee: 200,000 yen (one-time only while enrolled) Approximately 40 people
Terasaki Scholarship detail Half the amount of the annual tuition fee (1 year, reapplication possible) A few names
Graduate School Scholarships for Working Students detail Annual fee: 300,000 yen (1 year, reapplication possible) A few names
Graduate School Scholarships detail Annual fee: 300,000 yen (1 year, reapplication possible) A few names
School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund detail Annual fee: 20,000 to 30,000 yen A few names
Special Scholarships detail Annual amount: 125,000 yen/number of recipients A few names
Soejima Scholarship detail Annual amount: 35,000 yen/number of recipients A few names
Shibayama Scholarship detail Annual amount: 310,000 yen/number of recipients A few names
On-campus scholarships for international students detail Monthly fee: 20,000 yen (1 year, reapplication possible) Almost all international students
Tuition reduction and exemption system for international students detail 20% of the annual tuition fee (1 year, reapplication possible) A few names

Scholarship office

Omiya Campus: Student Affairs Division, Welfare Section

TEL.06-6954-4069

Umeda Campus: Faculty of Robotics and Design Office

TEL.06-6147-6830

Hirakata Campus: Faculty of Information Science and Technology Office

TEL.072-866-5301

[For undergraduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Grant Scholarship <New support system for higher education>

This is a "grant-type (no need to repay in principle)" scholarship system implemented by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). The New Higher Education Support System is a set of the JASSO's grant scholarship and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's tuition fee reduction and exemption. In order to use this system, you must apply for both the JASSO grant scholarship and the tuition fee reduction and exemption.
For details, please check the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website and the New Tuition Support System for Higher Education.

Pre-enrollment appointment candidates

Those who are selected as candidates for employment while still enrolled in high school will be informed of the required procedures when they submit the advance notice of candidate selection in early April.

Those who wish to apply for a new position

1. Target

Income Requirements Students, etc. from households that are exempt from resident tax or have a similar financial situation*
Asset Requirements The total amount of assets such as savings, securities, cash, etc. of the student and his/her financial supporter is less than 50 million yen
Academic Requirements <For those who have not yet been enrolled for one year> Those who meet any of the following criteria: ◎ High school grade point average of 3.5 or higher ◎ Passed the high school equivalency exam
◎ It can be confirmed through the study plan that the student has the motivation to study with the goal of becoming independent and active in society in the future.

Those who have been enrolled for more than one year: Those who meet any of the following criteria: ◎ Those whose GAP or other scores are within the top half of their faculty
◎ The number of credits acquired must be equal to or greater than the standard number, and the student's study plan must show that he or she is motivated to study with the goal of becoming independent and active in society in the future.
Time requirement between high school graduation and enrollment Enrolled in a university within two years of graduating from high school (including a university before transfer)
Nationality Requirements ◎ Those with Japanese nationality ◎ Those with foreign nationality who fall under any of the following: ・Legal special permanent resident
・Visa status is "permanent resident," "spouse of a Japanese national," or "spouse of a permanent resident, etc."
- Those with a "long-term resident" status who intend to live in Japan permanently
*For regular recruitment in the spring, the income from January to December of the year before the application will be evaluated, and for the second recruitment in the fall, the income from January to December of the year before the application will be evaluated. You can roughly check this on the Japan Student Services Organization's website "Education Funding Simulator".
Other requirements will be listed in the documents distributed with the application, so please check them before applying.

2. Support details

Grant scholarship : In principle, the amount shown in the table below, which is determined by the type of commuting (commuting from home or commuting away from home), will be deposited monthly according to the household income classification.
Classification Commuting from home (monthly) Commuting from home (monthly)
Category 1 38,300 yen (42,500 yen) 75,800 yen
Category II 25,600 yen (28,400 yen) 50,600 yen
Category III 12,800 yen (14,200 yen) 25,300 yen
Category IV (large families) 9,600 yen (10,700 yen) 19,000 yen
Category IV (Science, Engineering, Agriculture) ------ ------

* ( ) figures are for people living on welfare who commute to school from home, etc.

Tuition reduction : Based on the support category of the grant scholarship, the annual tuition fee will be reduced by the amounts shown in the table below.
Classification Tuition reduction amount (annual) Classification Tuition reduction amount (annual)
Category 1 700,000 yen Category 1 (large families) 700,000 yen
Category II 466,700 yen Category II (large families)
Category III 233,400 yen Category III (large families)
Category IV (Science, Engineering, Agriculture) 233,400 yen Category IV (large families)
    Large family

* Large family: A family with three or more dependent children

3. Application

Regular recruitment: Spring (March to April)
Second recruitment: Autumn (around September)

4. Notes

  1. In the case of a sudden change in household finances due to the death, unemployment, illness, divorce, or natural disaster of the breadwinner, you can apply regardless of the recruitment period (for grant scholarships, you must apply within three months of the occurrence of the event).
  2. If you are receiving both a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Type 1 Loan Scholarship and an JASSO Grant Scholarship at the same time, the monthly amount of the Type 1 loan will be adjusted.
  3. If you are a grant scholarship recipient and will be receiving a monthly allowance away from home, you must submit proof of living away from home (such as a copy of your rental contract) after you are accepted. Until the review is complete, you will receive the monthly allowance for commuting away from home. After the review is complete, the difference will be paid in a lump sum retroactively for the months you began commuting away from home after the start of the grant period.

Those currently receiving benefits

1. Report of enrollment (required procedure)

Recipients of the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship are required to submit a report of their enrollment status once a year (April) through "Scholarnet Personal." If you do not submit your report by the deadline, your scholarship payment will stop. You will be notified by UNIPA when the procedure is due.

2. Eligibility Certification (Academic)

At the end of each academic year (March), an "eligibility assessment" will be conducted to determine whether or not the scholarship can be continued based on the academic performance during the year. If the academic performance (number of credits earned at the end of the academic year and Y-GPA value) is deemed to be inappropriate for the scholarship, the student will be given one of the following measures: "Warning," "Suspension," or "Cancellation (Termination)." In addition, if the student's academic performance is extremely poor and there is no unavoidable reason such as disaster, injury, illness, or other unavoidable circumstances, the student will be required to return the scholarship that was provided and any reduced or exempted tuition fees.

3. Eligibility Certification (Households)

Every year around October, the Japan Student Services Organization will check the household's financial situation based on the income of the scholarship recipient and the breadwinner, resident tax information (My Number submitted at the time of application), etc., and will review the support category. No special procedures are required, but as a result of the review, the scholarship support category may change, which may result in a change in the amount of the grant scholarship payment from October, or the scholarship may be stopped. Similarly, the amount of exemptions and reductions for tuition fees will also change from October based on the review of the grant scholarship support category. The support category can be checked on "Scholarnet Personal".

4. Various change procedures

If you wish to transfer (withdraw or take a leave of absence), please be sure to notify the scholarship office. You will need to submit the appropriate form for each change.

5. Annual Schedule

  Procedures for Scholarship Recipients Notification from the organization or university
Grant scholarships (tuition reductions, etc.) Loan Scholarships
April Enrollment Report [Scala PS]   [Salary/Loan] Notification of eligibility certification (academic) assessment results [UNIPA] *1
May     [Salary/Loan] Issuance of Eligibility Certification (Academic) Procedure Notice [by Mail] *1
June      
July      
August      
September      
October     [Pay] Review of support categories [Scala PS]
November   Issuance and procedure of return confirmation slip (for final year students) [Scala PS] [Wage] Notification of eligibility certification (household) assessment results issued [issued at counter] *2
December   Scholarship Continuation Procedures [Scala PS]  
January      
February      
March     [Salary/loan] Eligibility certification (academic)

*1 Notification will only be given to those who have been subject to the measures taken (termination, suspension, warning) for the qualification certification (academic). If the status continues without any problems, no notification will be given.

*2 This will only be issued to those whose eligibility certification (household) has changed.

others

1. What is a scholarship chatbot?

This is a chatbot system where AI automatically answers questions entered about scholarship loans, grants, and repayments. This system is provided by the Japan Student Services Organization, and answers general questions about Japan Student Services Organization scholarships. If you are using a shared computer (a computer that can be used by an unspecified number of people), please do not enter personal information about yourself (such as your name, address, or phone number). This will leave a history and there is a risk that your personal information may be seen by others.

2. Scholarship Chatbot

[For undergraduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship

This is a "loan type (repayable)" scholarship program implemented by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). For details, please see the Japan Student Services Organization website.

Pre-enrollment appointment candidates

Those who are selected as candidates for employment while still enrolled in high school will be informed of the required procedures when they submit the advance notice of candidate selection in early April.

Those who wish to apply for a new position

1. Target

Type 1 scholarship (interest-free)

Household Standards Meet the standards set by the Japan Student Services Organization.*
Academic Standards In the first year, the high school grade point average must be 3.5 or higher.
For second-year students and above, the number of credits acquired as of the end of the previous year must meet the standard number of credits, and the student's grades must be within the top third of the student's faculty.

Type 2 Scholarship (interest-bearing)

Household Standards Meet the standards set by the Japan Student Services Organization.*
Academic Standards Applicants must be motivated to study and have the potential to complete their studies in the shortest possible time.

*For regular spring recruitment, income from January to December of the year before the application will be used as the household income criterion for review. If there is a second recruitment in the fall, income from January to December of the year before the application will be used as the household income criterion for review.
Other requirements will be listed in the documents distributed with the application, so please check them before applying.

2. Support details

Type 1 scholarship (interest-free)

Homeschooled 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, 54,000 yen *
Living outside the home 20,000 yen, 30,000 yen, 40,000 yen, 50,000 yen, 64,000 yen *

*The maximum monthly amount for each category may not be available depending on the income of the person who is the breadwinner.

Type 2 Scholarship (interest-bearing)

Choose from 20,000 yen to 120,000 yen in 10,000 yen increments

3. Application

Regular recruitment: Spring (March to April)
If there is a second recruitment period in the fall (around September), we will announce it on UNIPA.

4. Notes

  1. In the case of a sudden change in household finances due to the death, unemployment, illness, divorce, or natural disaster of the breadwinner, you can apply regardless of the recruitment period (for loan scholarships, you must apply within one year of the occurrence of the change).
  2. If you receive both a Type 1 scholarship and a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) grant scholarship at the same time, there will be a monthly limit on the Type 1 loan amount.
  3. After being selected, you will need to go through a separate hiring procedure. UNIPA will notify you when the procedure is due to take place.

Currently on loan

1. Submit a scholarship renewal application (required procedure)

In order to continue receiving the scholarship, you must submit a "Scholarship Continuation Application" through "Scholarnet Personal" around January each year and notify whether you will continue receiving the loan in the next year. If you fail to complete the procedure, your scholarship will be considered to be terminated as you have no intention of continuing. UNIPA will notify you at the time of the procedure.

2. Eligibility Certification

After submitting the "Application for Scholarship Continuation", we will conduct an "Eligibility Certification" based on your academic performance and other factors to determine whether or not you can continue your scholarship. If your academic performance (number of credits earned at the end of the academic year) does not meet the standard, you will be given one of the following measures: "Warning", "Suspension", or "Cancellation (Termination)".

3. Various change procedures

If you wish to increase or decrease the loan amount or make any other changes (withdraw, take a leave of absence, decline, etc.), you must notify the scholarship office. In each case, you will need to submit the designated form.

4. Students who received loans before enrollment

If you were a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship recipient at high school or university before enrolling at our university, please apply for a "Study Deferral Application" on "Scholarnet Personal." This application will allow you to defer repayment while you are enrolled at our university.

5. Annual Schedule

  Procedures for Scholarship Recipients Notification from the organization or university
Grant scholarships (tuition reductions, etc.) Loan Scholarships
April Enrollment Report [Scala PS]   [Salary/Loan] Notification of eligibility certification (academic) assessment results [UNIPA] *1
May     [Salary/Loan] Issuance of Eligibility Certification (Academic) Procedure Notice [by Mail] *1
June      
July      
August      
September      
October     [Pay] Review of support categories [Scala PS]
November   Issuance and procedure of return confirmation slip (for final year students)
[Scalar PS]		 [Wage] Notification of eligibility certification (household) assessment results issued [issued at counter] *2
December   Scholarship Continuation Procedures [Scala PS]  
January      
February      
March     [Salary/loan] Eligibility certification (academic)

*1 Notification will only be given to those who have been subject to the measures taken (termination, suspension, warning) for the qualification certification (academic). If the status continues without any problems, no notification will be given.

*2 This will only be issued to those whose eligibility certification (household) has changed.

others

1. What is a scholarship chatbot?

This is a chatbot system where AI automatically answers questions entered about scholarship loans, grants, and repayments. This system is provided by the Japan Student Services Organization, and answers general questions about Japan Student Services Organization scholarships. If you are using a shared computer (a computer that can be used by an unspecified number of people), please do not enter personal information about yourself (such as your name, address, or phone number). This will leave a history and there is a risk that your personal information may be seen by others.

2. Scholarship loan repayment support system

Companies or local governments may offer repayment assistance to those who have received scholarship loans.
For details, please refer to the following website.

[For graduate students] Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship

This is a "loan type (repayable)" scholarship program implemented by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). For details, please see the Japan Student Services Organization website.

Pre-enrollment appointment candidates

Those who are selected as candidates for employment while enrolled in an undergraduate program will be informed of the required procedures when they submit the advance notice of employment candidate selection in early April.

Those who wish to apply for a new position

1. Target

Type 1 scholarship or deferred tuition payment system (interest-free)

Household Standards Meet the standards set by the Japan Student Services Organization.*
Academic Standards The student is recognized as having particularly excellent academic performance at a university or graduate school and as having the ability to carry out research or other advanced skills required for a career requiring a high level of expertise in the future.

Type 2 Scholarship (interest-bearing)

Household Standards Meet the standards set by the Japan Student Services Organization.*
Academic Standards Applicants must be determined to have the motivation to study at graduate school and to be capable of completing their studies.

*In principle, household finances will be reviewed using the resident tax information of the applicant and their spouse obtained using their My Number or other such information.
Other requirements will be listed in the documents distributed with the application, so please check them before applying.

2. Support details

Type 1 scholarship (interest-free)

Master's degree program, Professional degree program 50,000 yen, 88,000 yen
Doctoral Program 80,000 yen, 122,000 yen

Tuition Deferred Payment System (Interest-Free)

Scholarship breakdown Master's degree program, Professional degree program
Tuition Support Grant Up to 776,000 yen (amount for one year. This amount is called "supported tuition fee" and is determined by the university.) plus the amount equivalent to the guarantee fee
Living expenses scholarship Choose from 0 yen (not used), 20,000 yen, or 40,000 yen per month

*You can only apply for either the Type 1 scholarship or the deferred payment system; they cannot be used together.
*Deferred payment system cannot be applied for only "Living Expenses Scholarship". The amount of supported tuition fees may vary depending on the tuition fee status charged by the university (tuition already paid, tuition fee reduction, etc.). Scholarships (planned) that are eligible for tuition fee reduction etc. are "Graduate School Special Scholarship", "Graduate School Pre-Enrollment Reservation Grant Scholarship", "Graduate School Working Student Grant Scholarship", "Graduate School Global Talent Encouragement Grant Scholarship", and "Terasaki Scholarship". Supported tuition fees are scheduled to be transferred to applicants. The first transfer date for successful applicants will be after progression to graduate school. Please pay the university's designated tuition fees to the university by the due date.
 

Type 2 Scholarship (interest-bearing)
50,000 yen, 80,000 yen, 100,000 yen, 130,000 yen, 150,000 yen

3. Application

  1. Before entering graduate school: UNIPA will notify you in September of the year before enrollment. If you are transferring to our graduate school from another university and cannot confirm your details on UNIPA, please contact the Welfare Division ( OIT.Kosei@josho.ac.jp ) by August of the year before enrollment to inform us that you would like to reserve the scholarship.
  2. After admission to graduate school: Results will be announced on UNIPA in April (Spring regular recruitment).
    *If there is a second recruitment in the fall (around September), we will announce it on UNIPA.

4. Notes

  1. In the case of a sudden change in household finances due to the death, unemployment, illness, divorce, or disaster of the household's breadwinner, you can apply regardless of the recruitment period (for loan scholarships, you can apply within one year of the occurrence of the change). The deferred tuition payment system does not apply to emergency applications.
  2. After being selected, you will need to go through a separate hiring procedure. UNIPA will notify you when the procedure is due to take place.

Currently on loan

1. Submit a scholarship renewal application (required procedure)

In order to continue receiving the scholarship, you must submit a "Scholarship Continuation Application" through "Scholarnet Personal" around January each year and notify whether you will continue receiving the loan in the next year. If you fail to complete the procedure, your scholarship will be considered to be terminated as you have no intention of continuing. UNIPA will notify you at the time of the procedure.

2. Eligibility Certification

After submitting the "Application for Scholarship Continuation", we will conduct an "Eligibility Certification" based on your academic performance and other factors to determine whether or not you can continue your scholarship. If your academic performance (number of credits earned at the end of the academic year) does not meet the standard, you will be given one of the following measures: "Warning", "Suspension", or "Cancellation (Termination)".

3. Various change procedures

If you wish to increase or decrease the loan amount or make any other changes (withdraw, take a leave of absence, decline, etc.), you must notify the scholarship office. In each case, you will need to submit the designated form.

4. Students who received loans before enrollment

If you were a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship recipient at a university or other institution prior to enrolling in the graduate school, please apply for a "Study Deferral Application" on Scholarship Net Personal. This application will allow you to defer repayments while you are enrolled in the university.

others

1. What is a scholarship chatbot?

This is a chatbot system where AI automatically answers questions entered about scholarship loans, grants, and repayments. This system is provided by the Japan Student Services Organization, and answers general questions about Japan Student Services Organization scholarships. If you are using a shared computer (a computer that can be used by an unspecified number of people), please do not enter personal information about yourself (such as your name, address, or phone number). This will leave a history and there is a risk that your personal information may be seen by others.

2. Scholarship loan repayment support system

Companies or local governments may offer repayment assistance to those who have received scholarship loans.
For details, please refer to the following website.

[For undergraduate students] On-campus scholarships

Osaka Institute of Technology has established a unique scholarship system to support students who are enthusiastic about studying and working towards their dreams and goals.

Excellent Academic Scholarship

subject All departments 2nd to 4th year
Employment qualifications Those who are recognized as excellent in both academics and character
Benefit amount Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Robotics and Design, Faculty of Information Science and Technology: 300,000 yen (annual)
Faculty of Intellectual Property: 230,000 yen (annual)
Grant period 1 year
Application period Scheduled for July (UNIPA will notify eligible students of the application process)
Number of people expected to be hired Approximately 200 people *This number may vary depending on the year.
remarks -Excludes scholarship students, international students, students who have been enrolled for more than four years, fourth-year students who have not yet started their graduation research, and students on leave of absence.
・Some students will be asked to provide proof of income from their breadwinner.

Terasaki Scholarship

subject 2nd to 4th year students of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering and the Department of Electronics and Information Systems Engineering
Employment qualifications Those who are excellent in both academics and character and who are deemed to be in need of a scholarship for financial reasons.
Benefit amount Half the annual tuition fee
Grant period 1 year
Application period Scheduled for July (UNIPA will notify eligible students of the application process)
Number of people expected to be hired 1 person
remarks -Excludes scholarship students, international students, students who have been enrolled for more than four years, fourth-year students who have not yet started their graduation research, and students on leave of absence.
・We will ask the recipient to provide proof of income from the person who is the breadwinner.

Various scholarships

School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund (University Recommendation)

subject Students enrolled in an undergraduate program aiming to become teachers
Benefit amount Annual fee: 20,000 to 30,000 yen
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

Special Scholarship (University Recommendation)

subject Faculty of Engineering , Department of Civil Engineering and Urban Design and Department of Applied Chemistry, 1st to 4th year students
Benefit amount Annual amount: 125,000 yen/number of employees
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

Soejima Scholarship (University Recommendation)

subject Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering , 2nd year or above
Benefit amount Annual fee: 35,000 yen/number of students
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

Shibayama Scholarship (self-application)

subject Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering, 2nd year or above
Benefit amount Annual amount: 310,000 yen/number of students
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

[For graduate students] On-campus scholarships

Graduate School Scholarships *Graduate school students are selected and awarded through recommendations from the graduate school.

Major on-campus scholarships for graduate schools

Application qualifications and amounts may change. Please be sure to check the scholarship application guidelines.

Advance admission scholarships (self-application)

Employment qualifications Students who have passed the graduate school's designated entrance examination *1 and are recognized as excellent in both academics and character.
*1 For Master's programs, this refers to the internal entrance examination for students continuing on to the doctoral program, and for professional degree programs, this refers to the internal entrance examination for students continuing on to the doctoral program or the designated entrance examination for early advancement.
Annual fee
  The highest achieving student in the department Students other than those with the highest grades in their department
Master's Program (1st year) 575,000 yen (2nd year) 500,000 yen (1st year) 375,000 yen (2nd year) 300,000 yen
Professional Degree Programs (until 2027) (1st year) 600,000 yen (2nd year) 500,000 yen (1st year) 400,000 yen (2nd year) 300,000 yen
Professional Degree Programs [2028 and beyond]
*2		 (First year) 630,000 yen (1st year)
Early Admission Students: 380,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (N): 360,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (A): 400,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (S): 450,000 yen
(Second year) 530,000 yen (2nd year)
Early Admission Students: 280,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (N): 260,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (A): 300,000 yen; Internal Admission Students (S): 350,000 yen
*2 The grant amount (annual amount) is shown from 2028 onwards. However, this will apply to scholarship recipients of the Faculty of Intellectual Property who enroll in 2025 or later and who advance to a graduate school professional degree program (2028 for early advancement students, and 2029 for those who pass the internal advancement entrance exam). Students enrolled in 2024 or earlier in the same faculty will follow the previous example.
The scholarship categories for those who pass the internal entrance exam are as follows:
Applicants for the internal advancement exam (N): Students who are not candidates for early advancement.
Applicants who passed the internal entrance exam (A): Candidates for early advancement who have progressed to the fourth year.
Successful applicants for the internal advancement exam (S): Candidates for early advancement who have outstanding academic ability and have progressed to the fourth year.
Grant period Duration of study during enrollment (2 years)
Payment method Payment will be made in two parts, early and late.
Application period Admission selection for students planning to continue on campus: Apply at the same time as applying for admission selection. Students planning to advance to university early: Notification will be sent to UNIPA in December.
Recruitment quota Those who are eligible for employment

Graduate School Global Talent Encouragement Grant Scholarship (Self-Application)

Employment qualifications Applicants who are currently enrolled in our university and who have advanced to our university, have a TOEIC score (including IP, but online tests are not eligible) equal to or above the required score at the time of application, and can submit a score report.
However, those whose native language is not English should take this exam. (Previous year's results: 550 points or higher)
Annual fee 200,000 yen
Grant period 1 year (only once while enrolled)
Payment method Payment will be made in two parts, early and late.
Recruitment period Announced at UNIPA in April
Recruitment quota Those who are eligible for employment

Terasaki Scholarship (Self-application)

subject Graduate School of Engineering , Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course
Employment qualifications Current students who are excellent academically and of good character and who are deemed to be in need of a scholarship for financial reasons (however, those who are not selected as pre-enrollment scholarship recipients).
Annual fee Half the annual tuition fee
Grant period 1 year (reapplication possible)
Payment method Payment will be made in two parts, early and late.
Recruitment period Announced at UNIPA in April
Recruitment quota A few names

Graduate School Scholarship for Working Students (Self-Application)

subject All graduate schools and years of master's and professional degree programs
Employment qualifications Students who have passed the "Admissions Selection for Working Adults" at this graduate school and are deemed to be in need of a scholarship for financial reasons.
Annual fee 300,000 yen
Grant period 1 year (reapplication possible)
Payment method Payment will be made in two parts, early and late.
Recruitment period Announced at UNIPA in April
Recruitment quota A few names

Graduate School Scholarship (Self-Application)

Eligibility All graduate schools and years in doctoral programs
Employment qualifications Those who are currently enrolled in a university, excel academically and of excellent character, and are deemed to be in need of a scholarship for financial reasons.
Annual fee 300,000 yen
Grant period 1 year (reapplication possible)
Payment method Payment will be made in two parts, early and late.
Recruitment period Announced at UNIPA in April
Recruitment quota A few names

Various scholarships

School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund (University Recommendation)

subject Those who are enrolled in a graduate school and are aiming to become a teacher, and who have not exceeded the standard period of study.
Benefit amount Annual fee: 20,000 to 30,000 yen
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

Special Scholarship (University Recommendation)

subject Graduate School of Engineering , Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Design, Urban Design Engineering course, All years Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Applied Chemistry, Environmental and Biomedical Engineering, Applied Chemistry course, All years
Benefit amount Annual amount: 125,000 yen/number of employees
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

Soejima Scholarship (University Recommendation)

subject Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Course, All years
Benefit amount Annual fee: 35,000 yen/number of students
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

Shibayama Scholarship (self-application)

subject Graduate School of Engineering , Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course, All years
Benefit amount Annual amount: 310,000 yen/number of students
Grant period 1 year
Number of people expected to be hired A few names
Recruitment period July

Private foundation scholarships and local government scholarships

There are scholarships offered by private scholarship foundations and local public foundations. Among them, there are "university recommendation type" that requires a recommendation from a university, and "self-application type" that allows you to freely apply to the foundation of your choice. "University recommendation type" is mainly a grant type, while "general application type" can be a grant type or a loan type.

Private scholarships based on university recommendations

Advance registration is required for applications to "university recommendation type" scholarship foundations. After an on-campus interview and selection process, students will be recommended to each foundation. The final decision on whether or not they will be accepted will be made by the selection process of each foundation. Please register with the understanding that even after being accepted, you will be required to fulfill the obligations imposed by each foundation (participating in events, submitting reports, etc.).

How to register

The registration period for new students is immediately after enrollment, and for non-new students it is around November of the previous year. UNIPA will notify you, so please be careful not to miss the registration period.

Registration qualifications (application guidelines)

  1. Regular undergraduate and graduate students (excluding international students)
  2. Freshman undergraduates: high school GPA of 3.5 or higher 2nd to 4th year undergraduates: T-GPA of 2.6 or higher Graduate students: undergraduate T-GPA of 2.6 or higher *Application guidelines may change depending on the year. *Generally, if your family is not considered to be in financial difficulty, your chances of being recommended are significantly lower.
    *Those who are receiving a grant-based scholarship from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) may also register, but please note that some scholarship foundations may not be able to recommend students.

Foundations that require pre-registration

[For undergraduate students]
Organization name Monthly benefit amount
Daito Scholarship Association 20,000 yen
Ono Scholarship Foundation 60,000 yen
Nakanishi Scholarship Foundation 70,000 yen
Funai Scholarship Foundation 40,000 yen
Showa Educational Promotion Foundation 40,000 yen
Osaka Modern Education Promotion Foundation 30,000 yen
Rent-All Scholarship Foundation 50,000 yen
Kondo Memorial Foundation 40,000 yen
Nakamura Sekizenkai 50,000 yen
Tomimoto Scholarship Foundation 40,000 yen
Okumura Scholarship Foundation 30,000 yen
Miyazaki Memorial Fund for Dreams and the Environment 30,000 yen
Unicharm Resonance Foundation 40,000 yen
Asahi Wood Tech Foundation 40,000 yen
Fujii International Scholarship Foundation 50,000 yen
Nishimura Scholarship Foundation 70,000 yen
Kyoshinkai Scholarship Foundation 30,000 yen
*Subject to change without notice.

[For graduate students]
Organization name Monthly benefit amount
Tiger Scholarship Foundation 40,000 yen
Ono Scholarship Foundation 80,000 yen
Nakanishi Scholarship Foundation 70,000 yen
Rent-All Scholarship Foundation 50,000 yen
Kondo Memorial Foundation 60,000 yen
Nakamura Sekizenkai 50,000 yen
Tomimoto Scholarship Foundation 45,000 yen
Transcosmos Foundation 50,000 yen
Unicharm Resonance Foundation 40,000 yen
Nissin Electric Group Social Contribution Fund 40,000 yen
Asahi Wood Tech Foundation 50,000 yen
KNC Hirose Foundation 45,000 yen
Nakao Educational Foundation 30,000 yen
Satomi Scholarship Foundation (new application) 80,000 yen
*Subject to change without notice.

"Open to the public" private scholarships

When the university receives information about "open-to-the-public" scholarship foundations, they will be posted on the university's web bulletin board on OITDrive. Please obtain the application guidelines and apply on your own. There are also foundations that accept applications without going through the university, so those interested should contact the scholarship foundation directly. Please note that some direct applications require a recommendation letter from the university. The recommendation paperwork at the university takes time, so please apply well in advance of the deadline.

Local Government Scholarships

As with private scholarships (open to the public), applications for local government scholarships will be posted on the university's web bulletin board on oitdrive when information is received. Please obtain the application guidelines and other information yourself before applying. If you require a recommendation letter from the university, please apply well in advance of the deadline, as it will take time for the university to process the recommendation application.

[For international students] On-campus scholarships and tuition fee reduction system

On-campus scholarships for international students

subject International students enrolled in regular courses, all years
Benefit amount Monthly fee: 20,000 yen
Grant period 1 year (reapplication possible)
Recruitment period April (students who qualify will be notified via UNIPA)
Number of people expected to be hired A few names
others It is possible to overlap with other scholarships.
(However, this does not include government-sponsored international students, foreign government-sponsored international students, and recipients of other university scholarships.)

Tuition reduction and exemption system for international students

subject International students enrolled in regular courses, all years
Reduction amount 20% of annual tuition fee (to be deducted from the tuition fee for the second semester)
Reduction period 1 year (reapplication possible)
Recruitment period June (students who qualify will be notified via UNIPA)
Number of people expected to be hired A few names

Emergency Assistance System

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

1. Loan Scholarships

[Emergency <Type 1> Scholarship] <Monthly loan, no interest>

[Emergency (Type 2) Scholarship] <Monthly loan with interest>

subject Students who have experienced a sudden change in their household finances due to the loss of their livelihood provider's job, bankruptcy, accident, illness, divorce, death, or disaster such as fire or flood.
Application period At any time (within one year of the occurrence of the cause)
Loan period [Emergency (Type 1) Scholarship] Until the end of the year of award *You can extend the scholarship up to the end of your studies by submitting an "Application for Continuation of Emergency Scholarship" every year.
[Emergency (Type 2) Scholarship] Standard period of completion *A "Scholarship Continuation Application" must be submitted every year.

For details, please check the "Emergency/Temporary Recruitment" page on the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website, and if you are interested, please contact the scholarship office.

2. Scholarship Grants

[Scholarship for sudden changes in household finances] <Monthly grant/tuition reduction>
* Eligible for the new higher education support system.
*Please use the tuition fee simulator, which allows you to check the types and amounts of scholarships available to you by entering your household financial information.
subject Current students whose household finances have suddenly changed due to the following reasons: ・Reason A: When one (or both) of the household breadwinners has died ・Reason B: When one (or both) of the household breadwinners has had difficulty working for three months or more due to an accident or illness ・Reason C: When one (or both) of the household breadwinners has lost their job (only involuntary unemployment) ・Reason D: When the household breadwinner has been affected by an earthquake, fire, wind or flood disaster, and falls under any of the following: ① Falls under any of the above A to C ② As a result of the disaster, one (or both) of the household breadwinners is unknown whether they are alive or dead, missing, has difficulty working, or has any other reason that will significantly reduce the household income ・Reason E: When they have fled the home due to domestic violence, etc.
Application period At any time (within 3 months of the occurrence of the cause)
Post-recruitment procedures During the scholarship payment period, the support category will be reviewed every three months (or once the submitted salary slips or other certificates cover 12 months or more), based on the salary slips, etc. of the breadwinner.
Therefore, the amount of your scholarship may change every three months.

For details, please see the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website for "Sudden Change in Household Income" and if you are interested, please contact the scholarship office.

3. JASSO Disaster Relief Fund

The Japan Student Services Organization's "JASSO Disaster Relief Fund" is a system that allows students, their breadwinners, and international students to receive support (100,000 yen) (no repayment required) when the home they live in is more than half destroyed or flooded above the floor level, so that they can return to their normal lives and continue their studies as soon as possible.
For details, please see the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website for "JASSO Disaster Relief Funds." If you wish to receive assistance, please contact the scholarship office.

Tuition reduction/exemption system

Those who are in extreme financial difficulty and find it difficult to continue their studies due to the death of their sponsor, damage to their home, bankruptcy of their family business, etc., may apply for a reduction or exemption of half of their tuition fees immediately after the reason for the difficulty occurs (a full exemption if two or more reasons apply). If you wish to apply, please contact the scholarship office.
*There may be cases where this does not apply, such as those receiving grant-based scholarship support.

National Education Loan

The Japan Finance Corporation's "National Education Loan" is a public system that lends funds necessary for education, and can be used for a wide range of expenses required at the time of enrollment and during the student's stay, such as entrance fees, tuition fees, textbooks, and apartment fees. However, only the student's guardian is eligible for the loan. For more information, please contact your nearest Japan Finance Corporation.
 
Japan Finance Corporation National Education Loan
Education Loan Call Center TEL: 0570-008656
*Leaflets are available at the scholarship office.

Affiliated Education Loan

The university has partnerships with student loan providers.

Student Loans

If you are in need of an emergency expense, such as your parents being late in sending you money, suddenly having to go back home, or needing to buy a book right away, please use the "Student Loan." It is unsecured and interest-free.

Loan amount

Up to 20,000 yen (in 10,000 yen increments, up to 50,000 yen in special circumstances)

Loan period and repayment amount

Within 3 months. Repayment method is lump sum or installment repayment (up to 3 times)

Contact point

[Omiya Campus] Welfare Division (Omiya Campus Building 1, 2nd floor)
[Umeda Campus] Faculty of Robotics and Design Office (Umeda Campus 7th floor)
[Hirakata Campus] School of Faculty of Information Science and Technology Office (Hirakata Campus Building 1, 1st floor)
1 Receive a loan application form (loan request and IOU) [Omiya Campus] Welfare Division [Umeda Campus] Office of the Faculty of Robotics and Design[Hirakata Campus] Office of the Faculty of Information Science and Technology
2 Apply by submitting a loan application and IOU *Applications must be made at least 5 days before the desired loan date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).
* The signature and seal of the guarantor (parents, etc.) is required.
*200 yen worth of revenue stamps are required (this is not the stamp used for various certificates)
3 Receive a loan [Omiya Campus] Accounting Office [Umeda Campus] Faculty of Robotics and Design Office [Hirakata Campus] Faculty of Information Science and Technology Office * Please bring your personal seal and student ID on the day of borrowing .
4 Pay back the loan within three months  

Scholarship Q&A (Frequently Asked Questions)

*On this page, Japan Student Services Organization will be referred to as "JASSO."

About scholarships in general

  • 1-1 I would like to use the money for preparations before enrollment and to pay the first semester tuition fees. Are there any lump-sum enrollment loans available?
    The university does not offer loans at the time of enrolment, so the money cannot be used to cover payments before enrolment.
    In addition, JASSO offers a "special increased loan scholarship at the time of admission" that increases the amount of the interest-bearing scholarship at the time of the first transfer, but even if you are approved for the loan, the first transfer will be made after you enroll, so you will not be able to receive the scholarship before you enroll. Please consider using an educational loan or other means to cover the payment before you enroll.
  • 1-2 My parents asked me to borrow a scholarship. / My child asked me to look into it.
    Before applying, students should understand the outline of the system (repayment, continuation conditions, etc.). In particular, for loan scholarships, students are obligated to repay the loan after the loan ends, so students should understand the outline of the system and discuss the loan amount with their guarantor. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant office.
  • 1-3 If I apply, will I definitely be accepted?
    No. Each scholarship has its own application qualifications and selection criteria, so not all applicants will be accepted.
  • 1-4 I was expelled due to non-payment of tuition fees. Can I still receive a scholarship?
    You will not be able to receive scholarships. Scholarships from JASSO and private organizations will be suspended from the month following the date of expulsion. You will not be paid the GPA/Terasaki Scholarship for the semester you were expelled. All scholarships will not be reinstated unless the reason for expulsion is resolved.
    Please note that you will need to complete the necessary procedures to apply for the JASSO scholarship, so please inquire at the relevant office.
  • 1-5 I have been accepted as a scholarship student, but I plan to study abroad in the second semester. What will happen to my scholarship?
    The handling of scholarships will differ depending on the period of study abroad, the study abroad destination, changes in student status during the study abroad, and whether or not you wish to receive a loan during the study abroad period. For details, please contact the relevant office.

About the application

[Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)]

  • 2-1 I would like to take advantage of the new support system for higher education (tuition reduction, etc.). How can I apply?
    Please apply for the JASSO scholarship. When applying, you will be asked to submit an "Application for Tuition Reduction, etc.", so please make sure to submit it. If you are accepted for the scholarship, you will also be able to receive a tuition reduction. Applications are accepted at universities every spring and fall. Please check the portal site carefully so that you do not miss the application period.
  • 2-2 How much income does a household breadwinner need to receive a grant scholarship?
    To check the income standards, please use the "Education Funding Simulator" on the JASSO website, which will give you a rough guide by entering your household composition and income situation.
     
  • 2-3 The income criteria will be determined by JASSO based on resident tax information obtained from the My Number, but for what period of income will the review cover?
    Since tax information is updated by local governments around June each year, for regular recruitment in the spring, income from January to December of the year before the application will be reviewed, and for the second recruitment in the fall, income from January to December of the year before the application will be reviewed.
     
  • 2-4 I have parents, but my mother is a full-time housewife and has no income. Who will be the breadwinner?
    If you have parents, in principle, both parents are the ones who are the breadwinners regardless of whether they have an income or not. In the case of a single-parent household, in principle, that person is the breadwinner. If you have any questions about your individual case, please contact the relevant office.
  • 2-5 I am currently using an interest-bearing “Type 2” scholarship loan. Can I change to the interest-free “Type 1”?
    You can reapply and change your status if you are accepted as a "Type 1" candidate.
     
  • 2-6 Can I apply for the JASSO scholarship at any time?
    No. We will announce the application period on our university website and UNIPA, so please be careful not to miss it.
    Application period for grant scholarships: Regular recruitment in spring (around April) and second recruitment in autumn (around September)
    Application period for loan scholarships: Spring (around April) *If there is a second recruitment in the fall, we will announce it.
    In addition, in the event of a sudden change in household finances (death of the breadwinner, loss of job, etc.), there are emergency/emergency assistance programs (loans) and emergency assistance programs (benefits) for sudden changes in household finances that accept applications on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact the relevant office.

[Campus Scholarships]

  • 2-7 I am currently in my first year and am receiving the JASSO scholarship. Can I apply for the "Excellent Academic Scholarship" in my second year? Can I receive both?
    If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply. If you are accepted, you can receive both grants.
    The "Academic Excellence Scholarship" is awarded for one year, and applications must be made every year, so it is possible to reduce the monthly JASSO scholarship amount only in the year in which you are accepted.
  • 2-8 I was awarded a scholarship for outstanding academic performance last year, but was not awarded this year. I have maintained my grades and my family's financial situation has not changed much, so why?
    For scholarships for outstanding academic achievement, there is a limit to the number of places available. If many students who meet the criteria apply, such as those with better grades than last year or those whose family finances are more difficult, the borderline for acceptance can change significantly, so you may not be accepted even if your circumstances are the same as last year.
  • 2-9 If my application is rejected, will I be told the reason?
    We will not be able to answer any inquiries regarding the selection results, nor will we be able to return any submitted materials.

About scholarships currently being awarded or loaned

[Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)]

  • 3-1 I have been accepted for a grant scholarship and a Type 1 loan scholarship, but the Type 1 scholarship payment has not yet been transferred.
    If you are accepted to receive both a grant scholarship and a Type 1 loan scholarship, the amount of the Type 1 scholarship will be limited.
  • 3-2 When I was first accepted, I was receiving the scholarship in Category III, but I received a notice that my category will change. Why is my category changing?
    Every year, JASSO reviews the support category for grant scholarships based on household standards, taking into account the income of the student and the breadwinner, resident tax information, etc. As a result of this review, scholarship payments may be stopped or the amount of the payment may change from October.
     
  • 3-3 I have been accepted for a grant scholarship and have applied for it since I will be commuting away from home, but I have not yet received the monthly payment for my stay away from home.
    The monthly fee for commuting away from home will be transferred to you after you have been accepted and you have submitted proof that you are commuting away from home (such as a copy of your apartment rental contract) and the transfer will be made to you after the institution has completed its review. The difference between the month that you became "commuting away from home" and the month that the payment was made will be transferred to you in one lump sum.
     
  • 3-4 I have been accepted for a loan scholarship. Why is the amount transferred different from the amount I applied for?
    Have you selected the institutional guarantee system? If you select the institutional guarantee system, the guarantee fee will be deducted from the monthly transfer amount.
  • 3-5 My scholarship payment for this month (April and May) has not been transferred.
    The transfer dates will be delayed in April and May.
     
  • 3-6 Is it true that after being accepted as a scholarship student, if my grades are poor, my scholarship will be terminated?
    It is true. If your academic performance is extremely poor or you have repeated a year, your scholarship will be "suspended" or "cancelled (terminated)". Also, if you receive a "warning" for two consecutive years in a grant scholarship, your scholarship will be "suspended" or "cancelled (terminated)". Furthermore, if your academic performance is extremely poor and there are no other unavoidable reasons such as disaster, injury, or illness, you will be asked to return the scholarship and any reduced or exempted tuition fees, so please make an effort to maintain good grades.
  • 3-7 I am currently receiving a scholarship. Is there any procedure I need to follow?
    The procedure is required mainly in the following cases, so please apply immediately at the relevant office.
    1. Monthly fee change [loan only]
    2. Change account
    3. Withdrawal/Expulsion (Your scholarship will need to be suspended, so please be sure to come in for the procedure)
    4. Taking a leave of absence (You will need to suspend your scholarship, so please be sure to come in to complete the necessary procedures)
    5. Declining (We recommend that you decline as soon as possible, especially if you no longer need the loan.)
    To continue receiving the JASSO scholarship, you must complete the renewal procedure every January. In addition, scholarship recipients must report their enrollment status every April. Recipients will be notified on UNIPA and on the bulletin board, so please be sure to complete the procedure.
  • 3-8 My grant scholarship has been removed from the support category and I am no longer receiving the scholarship. Do I still need to submit an enrollment report?
    Once you become a grant scholarship student, you will be required to report your enrollment status while you are enrolled.
  • 3-9 I don't know my scholarship number.
    This is printed on the "Scholarship Certificate" and "Repayment Pledge" that are given to you during the recruitment process.
  • 3-10 I cannot log in to Scholarnet Personal.
    Scholarnet for new applications and Scholarnet Personal used by scholarship recipients are separate sites. If you have never logged in before, please click on "New Registration". If you have forgotten your user ID or password, please click on the "Forgot User ID or Password" button.

About scholarships after the loan period ends

[Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)]

  • 4-1 I was receiving a scholarship, but I dropped out (was expelled). Are there any procedures I need to follow?
    You will need to submit a "transfer request," so please apply at the relevant office.
    After that, we will send you the documents for the procedure to return the scholarship. After receiving the documents, please complete the procedure (relay account opening procedure) promptly. Please note that if you delay the procedure, your return may be treated as overdue.
  • 4-2 I received a scholarship loan. Can I repay it early?
    You can repay the entire amount or a portion of it in advance. Please refer to the "Repayment Guide" that will be distributed after the end of the loan period and follow the procedures yourself. However, those who are currently receiving a JASSO scholarship cannot repay in advance.
  • 4-3 I am planning to make a lump-sum repayment early. Do I need to apply for a relay account?
    Anyone who received a loan must apply to join. (Excluding those whose Type 1 scholarship total was 0 yen due to adjustments to concurrent scholarships and other factors.)
  • 4-4 I received a demand letter from JASSO for repayment of my scholarship even though I am still enrolled in school. What should I do?
    You can defer repayment until graduation by completing the "Student Status Deferral Application" procedure on Scholarnet Personal or by submitting the required "Student Status Notification" to the relevant office.
  • 4-5 I am receiving a scholarship. I plan to go to graduate school after graduation. When do I start repaying the loan?
    If you are a JASSO scholarship recipient who advances to graduate school or transfers to another university, you can receive a deferral of repayment during your enrollment by submitting a "Request for Deferral of Enrollment" or "Notification of Enrollment" to the school you will be attending. Repayment will begin after you complete your graduate studies or graduate from the other university.

Contact Information

Omiya Campus: Welfare Division

Phone: 06-6954-4069 * Reception hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 Saturday 9:00 to 17:00
Email address: OIT.Kosei@josho.ac.jp

Umeda Campus: Robotics & Design School Office

Includes the Department of Robotics and the Department of Design and Architecture
Phone: 06-6147-6830 * Reception hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 Saturday 9:00 to 17:00
Email address: OIT.Umeda@josho.ac.jp

Hirakata Campus: Faculty of Information Science and Technology Office

Phone: 072-866-5301 * Reception hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 Saturday 9:00 to 17:00
Email address: OIT.ibu@josho.ac.jp
*Reception hours may change during periods when classes are not in session, such as during summer and winter holidays.

Forms and Videos

New higher education support system (grant scholarships + tuition reductions) (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

Documents regarding post-recruitment procedures (Japan Student Services Organization)

Documents regarding renewal procedures (Japan Student Services Organization)

Documents related to loan scholarship continuation procedures

Reservation Candidates [For new undergraduate students] (Japan Student Services Organization)

Regarding repayment of loaned scholarships (Japan Student Services Organization)

For those whose loan period ends in March 2026 (YouTube link)