Kyoto Styudy

For those considering study abroad in Kyoto For international students in Kyoto

About scholarships

Many organizations and each school provide scholarships targeted to international students.
The application conditions and amount will depend on the type of scholarship. Be sure to confirm.

Type of scholarship

There are 5 major types of scholarships.

  • ・Japanese government (Ministry of Education) scholarships
  • ・Japan Student Services Organization scholarships
  • ・Some municipalities, associated international exchange organization scholarships
  • ・Private scholarship organization scholarships
  • ・Each school's scholarships, tuition exemption system

Time period from scholarship application to results

The two main periods for scholarship applications and offer results are as follows.

Before you come to Japan

Scholarships where you can receive application and offer results before coming to Japan (only a few available)

After you come to Japan

Scholarships where you receive application and offer results after you have come to Japan and entered the school
Some municipalities, associated international exchange organizations and private scholarship organizations may be applied to from abroad.

* The documents required at the time of application vary depending on the school you apply for, so please check with the school directly for details.
For most scholarships you will apply after coming to Japan.

●Screening test:

Document review, written test on general education, knowledge of specialist field or language expertise, oral interview, etc.

●How to apply:

In most cases you will apply through the school you are enrolled at. Please ask the international student office of the school for more information.

* There may be restrictions on applications depending on the type of scholarship (age, country of origin, designation of enrolled schools and major field of study).

See details

Each school's scholarships, tuition exemption system

Here is information on school scholarships and tuition exemption systems of each school in Kyoto.
※We have only published for schools that provided scholarship information. For schools we did not publish, please contact each school for scholarships and tuition exemption systems.

Refer to STUDYKYOTO MAGAZINEs as well

  • Ikenobo Junior College

    Ikenobo Junior College tuition reduction program for International students

    Target 1. Japanese Language Profiency Test Level N2 above or EJU 200 points. Or same level above. ※For more inquires about the standard
    2. Japanese Language Profiency Test Level N1 above or EJU 300 points. --> Exemption of admission fee + 50% Tuition reduction
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 1. Admission fee (¥240,000) + 30% Tuition fee Reduction (¥242,400)
    2. Admission fee (¥240,000) + 50% Tuition fee Reduction (¥404,000)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Please attach transcript in the application form
    Application period details Aplication Form period
    Contact Admission PR Department　075-351-8686
    URL http://www.ikenobo-c.ac.jp/annai/
    Otani University

    International Student Tuition fee Reduction Scheme

    Target Self-finance regular course student (Master and Doctoral) (minimum duration of study)
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Part of the tuition
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Center

    Otani University Doctoral International Students Special Scholarship

    Target Self-finance regular course student (Doctoral) (minimum duration of study)
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details April
    Contact Student Support Division

    Otani University Graduate School International Student Scholarship

    Target Self-finance regular course student (Master and Doctoral) (minimum duration of study)
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details April
    Contact Student Support Division
    Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

    KUFS Scholarship

    Target KUFS undergraduates (After enrollment)
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Depending on a scholarship program
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details The details will be announced after enrollment.
    Contact dep_stu@kufs.ac.jp
    URL https://www.kufs.ac.jp/universitylife/scholarship.html

    Admission Fee Exemption System

    Target Determined according to a score of JLPT, EJU, or a required English test you submit for the entrance exam. The requirements vary depending on the department you apply to. Please check the website for more details.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 230,000 yen (Admission fee)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) When applying for the entrance exam
    Application period details During the application period for entrance exams
    Contact global@kufs.ac.jp
    URL https://www.kufs.ac.jp/en/faculties/index.html
    Kyoto college of economics

    Kyoto College of economics International Student Tuition Reduction

    Target Before enrolling into the University
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐
    Application period (before and after enrolment) ‐
    Application period details ‐
    Contact nyushi@kyoto-econ.ac.jp (Admission Information Center)
    TEL：(075)331-2377 (Direct telephone)
    URL https://www.kyoto-econ.ac.jp/
    Kyoto Koka Women's University・Kyoto Koka Women's College

    International Student Merit Tuition fee Reduction Scheme

    Target 2nd year ~ 4th year International Students
    Have acquired the graduation requirement subject in the previous year above the standard credits
    Who have acquired all the requirement subject, will be decided by the GPA
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Top 3: ¥400.000 (Annual) Below 4th: ¥200.000 (Annual)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details ‐
    Contact kj@mail.koka.ac.jp
    KYOTO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

    Registration fee exemption

    Target For details please refer to the URL
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50% or 100%
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details For details please refer to the URL
    Contact Student Support and Community Outreach Office
    URL https://www.kit.ac.jp/campus_index/life_fee/

    Tuition fee exemption

    Target New enrolled students
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50% or 100%
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details New enrolled students of College and Master Program will be decided during application
    / Doctoral Program will be decided after the passage of Entrance examination
    Contact Student Support and Community Outreach Office
    URL https://www.kit.ac.jp/campus_index/life_fee/

    Tuition fee exemption

    Target Current Students
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50% or 100%
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details Every year during March and September
    Contact Student Support and Community Outreach Office
    URL https://www.kit.ac.jp/campus_index/life_fee/
    Kyoto Sangyo University

    Kyoto Sangyo University privately funded international students’ tuition reduction

    Target Privately funded international students (undergraduates and students in the master's programs) excluding for students who entered by receiving an on-campus recommendation.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 40% of tuition for one semester
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details ‐
    Contact International Exchange Center　Tel：075-705-1455 Email：kokusai-kouryuu-jim@star.kyoto-su.ac.jp
    URL http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/international/is/gaikokujin_ryugakusei.html
    The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics

    KCGI International Student Tuition Support Scholarship Program

    Target For details please refer to the URL
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Partial tuitionn fee and research free will be partially examption. ( b
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details Apply in the same time with the application into the university
    Contact Admission Center
    URL https://www.kcg.edu/admission
    Kyoto Univesity of Advanced Science

    Scholarship

    Target For details, please refer to the web page of the scholarship program.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Admission fee, tuition fee, facility fee 100% 50% 30% Grant period: 4 years
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details During application
    Contact Student center　075-406-9115
    URL https://www.kuas.ac.jp/en/faculty-of-engineering/undergraduate-ap/u-scholarship/#ap_link
    Kyoto Tachibana University

    Kyoto Tachibana University tuition reduction program for Self-Finance international students

    Target Self-Finance International Students
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30% or 15% reduction of annual tuition
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Contact Kyoto Tachibana University Student Support Office
    URL https://www.tachibana-u.ac.jp/campuslife/expense/f_scholarship.html

    Kyoto Tachibana University Financial Aid Scholarship for International Students

    Target Self-Finance international students having extreme difficulty continuing studies due to financial reasons
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Undergraduate student: 20,000 yen/month, Post-Graduate student: 30,000 yen/month
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Contact Kyoto Tachibana University Student Support Office
    URL https://www.tachibana-u.ac.jp/campuslife/expense/f_scholarship.html
    Kyoto Notre Dame University

    Matriculation Fee Exemption

    Target Self-Finance enrolled International Students
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Exemption for admission fee (¥200,000)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details For details please contact the inquiry below
    Contact International Education Division
    URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/portal/scholarships.html

    Tuition Reduction

    Target Student Visa status
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30% Tuition fee reduction (¥252,000)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details New enrolled students will be informed about the application period during the International Student Orientation
    Contact International Education Division
    URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/portal/scholarships.html

    Kyoto Notre Dame University The Schoharship Type 1

    Target The scholarship is for international student who can maintain good academic performance
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 300,000 yen in year
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details New enrolled students will be informed about the application period during the International Student Orientation
    Contact International Education Division
    URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/portal/scholarships.html

    Kyoto Notre Dame University The Schoharship Type 2

    Target The scholarship for international students who live in the University dorm (Matsugasaki Gakuseikan), who can maintain good academic performance will be rewarded partial dorm fee as the scholarship
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 180,000 yen in year
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details New enrolled students will be informed about the application period during the International Student Orientation
    Contact International Education Division
    URL http://www.notredame.ac.jp/international/portal/scholarships.html
    Kyoto Pharmaceutical University

    Kyoto Pharmaceutical University Scholarship for International Students

    Target International students that is good at academic performance and personality or has a financial difficulty but has a desire to continuing study
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30000 yen monthly
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details 4/1~4/10、10/1～10/10
    Contact kokusai@mb.kyoto-phu.ac.jp
    URL https://www.kyoto-phu.ac.jp/english/admission/financial_aid/

    Kyoto Pharmaceutical University Exemption of Tuition Fees for International Students

    Target International students that has financial difficulties or has a good academic performance that has been recognized by the University
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Annual Tuition Fee reduction of 50% (¥350,000)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details 4/1~4/10、10/1～10/10
    Contact kokusai@mb.kyoto-phu.ac.jp
    URL https://www.kyoto-phu.ac.jp/english/admission/financial_aid/
    KYOTO SAGA UNIVERSITY OF ART, KYOTO SAGA ART COLLEGE

    Self-Finance International StudentsTuition fee exemption

    Target Tuition reduction up to 30% of annual tuition
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) ‐
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Student Support Division
    Doshisha University

    Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students

    Target For details please refer to the URL
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period (before and after enrolment) ‐
    Application period details There is no need to apply, since the Universtity will decide
    Contact International Students Affairs：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
    URL https://ois.doshisha.ac.jp/en/scholarships/merit.html
    Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts

    Tuition Reduction

    Target For details please refer to the URL
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30% of tuition (round down to the thousand)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Contact Office of International Affairs Kyotanabe campus: 0774-65-8458 Imadegawa campus: 075-251-4158
    URL https://www.dwc.doshisha.ac.jp/english/international_exchange/international_students/reduction.html

    Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts International Student Scholarship in honor of Taketo and Kiyone SAKAMOTO

    Target 1.One with an excellent character and academic ability, and is recognized as needing financial support.
    2. Among foreign exchange students who have citizenship to a Asian country, and their status of residence is "study abroad".
    3.One enrolled at this school's undergrad or graduate program with the purpose of acquiring a degree, in their first year of either Bachelor, Master's Course, or PhD.
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Contact Office of International AffairsKyotanabe campus: 0774-65-8458Imadegawa campus: 075-251-4158

    Taketo SAKAMOTO Schalorship

    Target International students having difficulty continuing studies due to financial reasons
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details Late September
    Contact Office of International AffairsKyotanabe campus: 0774-65-8414Imadegawa campus: 075-251-4136

    Kim Okra Scholarship

    Target International students having difficulty continuing studies due to financial reasons
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details Late September
    Contact Student Support OfficeKyotanabe campus: 0774-65-8414Imadegawa campus: 075-251-4136
    Hanazono University

    Hanazono University Scholarship Fund

    Target 1. Minimum short study period 2. Residence Status in Japan as a Student 3.Does not receive scholarship from other organization above 30.000 yen
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 300,000 yen reduction from tuition of the latter term (required to pass application and screening process)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details May
    Contact Academic Affairs
    URL https://www.hanazono.ac.jp/english/life/campus_life.html

    Sato educational endowment fund

    Target 1. Minimum short study period
    2. Residence Status in Japan as a Student
    3. Students that has financial difficulties
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) One person will be limited to 100.000 yen grant
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details May
    Contact Academic Affairs
    Bukkyo University

    BukkyoUniversity New Enrolled International Students Special Scholarship

    Target ①Newly enrolled students in the academic year.
    ②For undergraduate students, the academic performance at the university in the spring semester must be above GPA1.50. For graduate students, the academic performance at the university in the spring semester must be above 1.80 based on the grade coefficient system for JASSO's International Student Scholarship Program.
    ③Privately-funded international student.
    ④Not receiving any scholarships other than this scholarship.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Bachelor 48,000 yen monthly　Graduate Students 48,000 yen monthly
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details Annually in the beginning of July
    Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division

    Bukkyō University International Student Special Scholarship

    Target ①Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study.
    ②For undergraduate students, the academic performance at the university of the previous year must be above GPA1.50. For graduate students, the academic performance at the university of the previous year must be above 1.80 based on the grade coefficient system for JASSO's International Student Scholarship Program.
    ③privately-funded international student.
    ④Not receiving any scholarships other than this scholarship.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Bachelor 48,000 yen monthly　Graduate Students 48,000 yen monthly
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details Annually in the beginning of February
    Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division

    Bukkyō University Privately Funded International Student One time Scholarship

    Target ①Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study, with the exception of newly enrolled students and transfer students.
    ②For undergraduate students, the academic performance at the university of the previous year is above GPA2.50. For graduate students, the academic performance at the university of the previous year is above 2.50 based on the grade coefficient system for JASSO's International Student Scholarship Program.
    ③privately-funded international student.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Bachelor 200,000 yen (One time only)　Graduate Students 200,000 yen (One time only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details Annually in the beginning of February
    Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division

    Bukkyo University International Student Tuition Exemption ・ Bukkyo University Academic Exchange Agreement School International Student Tuition Exemption

    Target 【International Student Tuition Exemption】
    ①Those recognized as being in a difficult economic situation to pay tuition.
    ②privately-funded international student
    ③Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study
    ④Those not on temporary absence from school
    【Academic Exchange Agreement School International Student Tuition Exemption】
    ①Being from an Academic Exchange Agreement School and able to obtain a recommendation from the head of the Academic Exchange Agreement School they attended.
    ②Those recognized as being in a difficult economic situation to pay tuition.
    ③privately-funded international student
    ④Not exceeding the minimum number of years needed to study
    ⑤Those not on temporary absence from school
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30% of the annual tuition fee reduced in the corresponding fall semester of the year or 50% of the annual tuition reduction in the corresponding fall semester of the year (limited to students from academic exchange agreement schools)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details Annually in the beginning of April
    Contact Education Promotion Department International Exchange Division
    Ritsumeikan University

    Tuition Reduction Scheme for Self-Financed International Students

    Target Privately-funded undergraduate and graduate international students belonging to regular courses.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) In the first year, depending on the exam scores of the entrance exam, or grades achieved as a student here, will determine if one qualifies for a 100%, 50% or 20% tuition reduction. (The number of those eligible for reduction varies depending on the year, course, major, etc.)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details It will be done at the same time as application for the entrance exam. For details, please check the entry outline booklet.
    Contact It depends on the type of entrance examination. For details, please check the entry outline booklet.
    URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/current-students/pdf/IntlStudentHandbookScholarshipsSection.pdf

    Ando Momofuku Scholarship for International Students

    Target Foreign students from Asian countries under the age of 30. (Undergraduate or postgraduate regular course students)
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 1,000,000 yen in year (length of receiving, one year), 2021 appointed students: undergraduates 2, graduates 2
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details This will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission.
    Contact Depends on affiliated campus. Details will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission.
    URL http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/file.jsp?id=534345

    International Students Assistance Scholarship by Ritsumeikan Faculty/Staff

    Target International students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate regular courses.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 250,000 yen in year (length of receiving, one year), 2021 appointed students: undergraduates 7, graduates 7
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details This will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission.
    Contact Depends on affiliated campus. Details will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission.
    URL http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/file.jsp?id=534345

    RU Parents’ Association of Student Education Assistance International Students Scholarship

    Target Foreign students enrolled in regular undergraduate course
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 250,000 yen in year (length of receiving, one year), 2018 appointed students: 20
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details This will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission.
    Contact Depends on affiliated campus. Details will be explained during orientation/guidance after admission.
    URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/current-students/pdf/IntlStudentHandbookScholarshipsSection.pdf

    RUSSES (Ritsumeikan University Short-term Exchange Student Scholarship)

    Target A enrolled or previously enrolled college, under graduate, or graduate school student, part of Ritsumeikan's Study in Kansai Program (SKP), and is taking more than ten hours of classes a week for one or two semesters.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 40000 yen monthly
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details You will be set with the application for this school's Study in Kansai Program. Details are on the SKP site. http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/admissions/skp/
    Contact skp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
    URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/skp/resources/pamphlet/pdf/SKP_Pamphlet.pdf
    Ryukoku University

    International student special scholarship.

    Target Undergraduate, college, graduate, and exchange students, whose academic achievements are particularly excellent.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 576,000 yen per year, 270,000 yen per year
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Student department
    URL https://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/campus_career/expense/scholarship.html

    Numata Scholarship

    Target Students of this school or students planning to enroll, who will study Buddhist studies in line with the purpose of this scholarship, and attain excellent grades (Regular international students, special international students, and research students). However, must not be receiving other scholarships. Also, must be expecting to graduate/complete within the shortest period.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 80,000 yen per year, 100,000 yen per year
    Application period (before and after enrolment) ‐
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Ryukoku University education promotion center
    URL http://intl.ryukoku.ac.jp/english/examination/scholarship/

    International students tuition assisting scholarship

    Target Privately funded international student holding a VISA, enrolled in our college or graduate school (excluding exchange students), and can be judged as being in a difficult situation financially to study.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 40% of tuition
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details -
    Contact Ryukoku University education promotion center
    URL http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/file.jsp?id=245565&version=English
  • Kyoto Institute of Design

    Exemption of the Entrance Fee (KID Point System Scholarship)

    Target Students who gain more than 5 points of KID Point by attending school information sessions or Open Campus events before the enrollment.
    For further information, visit the website.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Exemption of the Entrance Fee (150,000 yen)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Contact Public Relations Office, Kyoto Institute of Design TEL:075-722-9231 E-mail:cdc@office.kyoto-art.ac.jp
    URL https://www.kid.ac.jp/tokutaisei/
    Kyoto College of Nutritional & Medical Sciences

    Foreign Students scholarship A

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, full tuition fee exemption (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://sites.google.com/st.taiwa.ac.jp/global/support/moneysupport

    Foreign Students scholarship B

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, partial tuition fee exemption, up to 300,000 yen per year (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://sites.google.com/st.taiwa.ac.jp/global/support/moneysupport

    Special Scholarships for Foreign Students

    Target All the new enrollees
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Partial enrollment fee exemption 100,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details -
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://sites.google.com/st.taiwa.ac.jp/global/support/moneysupport
    Kyoto Culinary Art College

    Foreign Students scholarship A

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, full tuition fee exemption (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/global/#attraction2

    Foreign Students scholarship B

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, partial tuition fee exemption, up to 300,000 yen per year (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/global/#attraction2

    Special Scholarships for Foreign Students

    Target All the new enrollees
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Partial enrollment fee exemption 100,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/global/#attraction2
    Kyoto Pastry ＆ Bakery Art College

    Foreign Students scholarship A

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, full tuition fee exemption (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details -
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/global/#attraction2

    Foreign Students scholarship B

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, partial tuition fee exemption, up to 300,000 yen per year (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details -
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/global/#attraction2

    Special Scholarships for Foreign Students

    Target All the new enrollees
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Partial enrollment fee exemption 100,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details -
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.taiwa.ac.jp/global/#attraction2
    Kyoto College of Hotel, Tourism & Bridal management

    Global Scholarship

    Target All the students in Hospitality Business Program
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 160,000 yen exemption on Facility Fee
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details -
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://sites.google.com/st.taiwa.ac.jp/eng/support/moneysupport?authuser=0

    Foreign Students scholarship A

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, full tuition fee exemption (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission clerk
    URL https://sites.google.com/st.taiwa.ac.jp/global/support/moneysupport

    Foreign Students scholarship B

    Target Of foreign exchange student admission examinees, one who matches the criteria below.
    ①Not only being eager to attend school, but also having a excellent eagerness to understand a different culture and communicate.
    ②Either having a test that proves their Japanese ability, or having excellent grades at a Japanese language school.
    ※Must be selected
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full admission fee exemption, partial tuition fee exemption, up to 300,000 yen per year (first year only)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://sites.google.com/st.taiwa.ac.jp/global/support/moneysupport

    Special Scholarships for Foreign Students

    Target All the new enrollees
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Partial enrollment fee exemption 100,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the college
    Application period details ‐
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://sites.google.com/st.taiwa.ac.jp/global/support/moneysupport
    NISSAN Automobile Technical College

    International student special scholarship

    Target All those who have passed N2
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 250,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the University
    Application period details Please apply by the February before you enroll
    Contact Public Relations Division
  • The Kyoto Center for Japanese Linguistic Studies, Kyoto Japanese Language School

    exemption of Intensive course registration fee for KJLS graduate’s friends

    Target A student with a letter/email of recommendation from a former student of the school.
    Please submit the letter when applying to the school.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Exemption of the registration fee for Intensive Course
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling in the school
    Contact office@kjls.or.jp

    Scholarship for current students

    Target - 2 students awarded per semester
    - students with outstanding academic performance who will study at the school next semester
    - Announced at the end of each semester
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) -
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details -
    Contact office@kjls.or.jp
    Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language

    Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language (KICL) Scholarship

    Target Based on screenings, students showing superior learning circumstances and superior results during a 6-month period may receive 50,000 yen. (Limited to 3 students)
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Contact KICL administration office
    URL https://www.kicl.ac.jp/jp/life/#support
    Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School

    Kanda Sei Scholarships

    Target Students who have been studying at Minsai for over 6 months
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 3-month tuition fee exemption (1 student every 3 months, 4 students per year)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    URL https://www.kyotominsai.co.jp/english/course/

    Scholarships from Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School

    Target Students who have been studying at Minsai for over 6 months
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 10,000～15,000 yen per month (for 6 months)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    URL https://www.kyotominsai.co.jp/english/course/

    Scholarships from the Support Committee of Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School

    Target Students who have been studying at Minsai for over 6 months
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 20,000 yen per month (for a year)
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    URL https://www.kyotominsai.co.jp/english/course/
    Kyoto Asuka Academia Japanese Language School

    Asuka Special scholarship A

    Target Asuka Academia will award scholarships to students who have excellent academic achievements, enthusiasm, and excellent personality, but who have difficulty studying at their own expense because of economic reasons.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Full tuition fee exemption
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.asuka-edu.com/en/enroll/

    Asuka Special scholarship B

    Target Asuka Academia will award scholarships to students who have excellent academic achievements, enthusiasm, and excellent personality, but who have difficulty studying at their own expense because of economic reasons.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) Half tuition fee exemption
    Application period (before and after enrolment) Before enrolling into the school
    Contact Admission Clerk
    URL https://www.asuka-edu.com/en/enroll/
    Japan International Language Academy

    SCHOLARSHIP

    Target The scholarship will be provided to students whose attendance rate, grades, learning attitude, lifestyle, etc. exceed the passing criteria and are selected by the school principal.
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment (twice a year)
    Contact jila@jsb-g.co.jp
    URL https://j-ila.com/support/#scholarship
    ISI Language School, Kyoto

    Principal’s Award

    Target A students who has held a student visa for over a year, and has excellent grades and attendance
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 50,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details ‐
    Contact ISI Japanese Language School Overseas Admission Consultation Center
    URL https://www.isi-education.com/application/scholarship/

    Perfect Attendance Award

    Target Students who holding a student visa has not been late or absent for one year
    Payment amount (including reductions and exemptions) 30,000 yen
    Application period (before and after enrolment) After enrollment
    Application period details ‐
    Contact ISI Japanese Language School Overseas Admission Consultation Center
    URL https://www.isi-education.com/application/scholarship/