GIGA Scholarship for Studying at Keio University Japan for International Students Intake 2020

About the Scholarship/ and University
Keio University is a private university located in the capital city of Japan, Tokyo, in particular in Minato. It is known as one of the oldest higher institution in modern Japan. It has ten faculties including Letters, Economics, Law, Business and Commerce, Medicine, Science and Technology, Policy Management, Environment and Information Studies, Nursing and Medical Care, and Pharmacy.

The Keio University Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies offer two scholarships for exceptional students accepted throughout Admissions for Overseas Students (GIGA Program). Apply for these scholarships the same time you apply for the GIGA Program. Applications for these scholarships will not be accepted after entrance into Keio University. Applicants may apply for these scholarships, but only one scholarship will be awarded if selected to be a recipient.

Requirements
The following eligibility requirements apply for all of three scholarships. To be considered for these scholarships, you must:

• Be accepted through Admissions for Overseas Students (GIGA Program) to enter the Faculty of Policy Management or the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies in September 2020
• Be an informing first-year student
• Be a foreign national

Persons who hold any of the following Japanese residency statuses are NOT eligible to receive: Permanent Resident, Special Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, or Long Term Resident.

For further information related to the eligibility requirements, please download these documents
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – Eligibility and Requirements
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – Guidelines
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – Important notice from Keio University
MASATADA KOBAYASHI Scholarship for International Students

Awards/ Grants
The scholarships will award the recipients in form of:

• Academic Fees
• Housing and Living Costs
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships Available Exclusively for GIGA Program International Students

Application Process
If you decide to apply for the scholarships above, you may register from the Admission Web Entry System of Admissions for Overseas Students (GIGA Program). Please be notified that the application deadline is on 12 February 2020 (Application Document to be Submitted by Postal Mail must reach our office by this date). For further information, please kindly visit this Scholarship Link.