Scholarship

JASSO Scholarship

Starting from 2023, Saitama University’s STEPS program has been qualified for the JASSO scholarship. We will select scholarship recipients based on JASSO’s selection criteria for the contribution to our university’s internationalization and support our students’ international learning opportunities. We hope the recipients’ understanding and willingness to follow the purpose of this scholarship and actively participate in our university’s initiatives.

〇Students do not necessary receive the scholarship since the number is limited. Recipients will be selected based on their grades at home University and other factors.

〇Application procedures will be provided after admission to Saitama University is granted. The following is the tentative schedule for applications.
Spring enrollment: Applications open December of the previous year, results notified around mid-March
Fall enrollment: Applications open June, results notified around late July　

〇All students who meet the eligibility requirements may apply, but priority may be given to students from certain universities and countries listed below based on STEPS program policy (The list is subject to change without prior notice depending on circumstances).

Region University
Oceania University of Technology Sydney, Griffith University

North America

 Arkansas State University-Jonesboro, Bowling Green State University, University of Illinois at Springfield,  University of Massachusetts Boston, Middle Tennessee State University,  University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, The university of New Hampshire, State University of New York at Stony Brook, University of North Carolina Asheville, Ohio Dominican University, The university of Wyoming
Europe

Abo Akademi University, Laurea University of Applied Science,  VIA University College, University of Warsaw, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Tomas Bata University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Université de Lille, ESIEE Paris, University of Zaragoza

 

Region Country
Asia Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Indonesia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam, China, Malaysia, Thailand
South America Colombia, Mexico
Europe Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Turkey
Africa Egypt

 

Student must meet and understand the following conditions in order to receive this scholarship.

【Payment amount】
　80,000 yen per month

【Number of payments (scheduled)】
　・Students whose study period is 2 Terms: 4 or 5 times
　・Students whose study period is 4Terms: 10 or 11 times

*The number of payments is determined by JASSO based on the program duration. The number of program days varies by year, so the exact number of payments will be announced when your scholarship award is finalized.

【Eligibility】
STEPS students who apply must:

①be citizens of countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan and who are coming to Japan on a ‘student’ visa. Japanese nationals (including dual nationals) are NOT eligible.

②have excellent grades at home University (A grade coefficient of at least 2.3 out of 3 is required based on the assessment criteria set by JASSO)

③intend to return to their home university to continue their studies and graduate after completing the STEPS program (those planning to withdraw or be expelled are ineligible).

④NOT receive scholarships exceeding 80,000 yen per month from other organizations for studying in Japan (Where expenses related to travel to Japan, such as airfares, are provided, these need not be included in the amount)

⑤complete a questionnaire for submission to JASSO: one before the commencement of the STEPS program and another after its completion.

⑥sign the “Confirmation of Enrollment” book and submit a report on your study abroad experience based on the assigned theme by the 5th of each month.
The themes provided are, for example, as follows:
　　ⅰ Courses you are taking
　　ⅱ Your studying situation (study time per day, study place, etc.)
　　ⅲ Facilities around the university
　　ⅳ About Saitama City
　　ⅴ Health management during study abroad
　　ⅵ Dormitory/housing, university cafeteria, textbook and teaching materials fees
　　ⅶ Looking back on the facilities in the university and the study period so far
　　ⅷ Goals for the rest of the study period

⑦actively participate in exchange events with Japanese students. In particular, you are required to participate in language exchange programs.

⑧participate in a presentation session to report the achievement of study abroad just before completing the STEPS program (July or January)

⑨transfer credits earned at SU to credits at their home university and report it to SU after returning to home country   

【Points to Note】
・After coming to Japan, you are asked to follow our instructions and open a bank account as soon as possible.
・Scholarship disbursements will begin in April or September. Since it is not possible to open a bank account immediately upon arrival in Japan, the first payment will be made in cash during these months.
・Disbursements will be made on the 17th of each month. However, if the 17th falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment will be processed on the following Monday. Please note that the disbursement for April and September will take place later in those months.
・Any transfer fees will be borne by the student.
・If a student fails to sign the Confirmation of Enrollment by the 5th of the month, the scholarship for that month will not be disbursed.
    Note that Office of International Affairs will not remind the students for the signature each month.
・The information reported in the 【eligibility ⑥】 may be introduced on SNS for Japanese students and Saitama University’s website.