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When applying for a scholarship, please ensure that you read the application guidelines carefully before you apply. Some students have had their scholarships withdrawn because they applied without understanding the application guidelines. Many scholarships require the applicant to hold a Student Visa. Some scholarships do not permit applications by individuals with a different Visa such as Dependent (Family stays) or Permanent Resident. Many scholarships prohibit combined awards(※) or impose restrictions on the sum that may be received in combined awards. Please take particular care to check the application guidelines for conditions on the receipt of combined awards. ※Combined award: Receiving multiple scholarships at the same time. Many scholarships require applicants to have sufficient Japanese proficiency to complete the application form and undergo a selection interview. Many scholarships publish their application guidelines in Japanese only. Many scholarships are open only to international students who are already enrolled at Kyushu University. There are few scholarships for which international students can apply before enrollment. All scholarships receive many applications and are highly competitive. Applying for a scholarship is no guarantee of acceptance. Please refer to the Scholarship Guidebook that international students at Kyushu University have put together, as this has advice about how to complete scholarship application forms and tips about the selection interviews. Scholarship Guidebook Scholarships offered by private foundations 1. Types Scholarships for privately funded international students offered by private foundations are the following two types. (1) University nomination A selection within whole university to decide the candidates for the university nomination A selection at each private foundation to decide the scholars You can be rejected eventually although you are recommended by the university (1) as the final decision of scholars is made by each foundation. Also, you can be rejected as a result of university nomination (1). (2) Direct application Some private foundations call for direct application by student themselves. Those considering applying for a scholarship need to visit the website of the foundation to check the application details and apply for it by themselves. 2. Scholarship information The latest scholarship information for privately funded international students is available here Scholarship information Some scholarships close their application period very soon after the notification. When you find a scholarship which you wish to apply for, you should contact the International Student Exchange Division as soon as possible. Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students This scholarship is offered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). The applications are basically opened twice a year, spring and fall. However, the applications are not necessarily opened every year. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Eligibility Undergraduate School…Degree-seeking students only Graduate School…Research students or degree- seeking students Scholarship ¥48,000 / month Period 1 year or 6 months Kyushu University Friendship Scholarship ◆The 2021 application is now open. (Updated on Oct. 27, 2020)◆ IMPORTANT Please read carefully the application information below to confirm the eligibilities and application procedure. As mentioned in the application information, those who don’t find a potential supervisor in Kyushu University can’t apply for this scholarship. Firstly, please find a potential supervisor by using the database. Application Information Application Information of Kyushu University Friendship Scholarship 2021 Application Form (Form1) Application Form Application Deadline You need to apply at the student office of the School/Graduate School which you wish to enroll at Kyushu University by the following deadlines.We don’t accept any application at an office other than student office. 1st Term Application (Apr., 2021 – Sep., 2021) >>> [Deadline] Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 2020 2nd Term Application (Oct., 2021 – Mar., 2022) >>> [Deadline] Monday, May 10th, 2021 How to apply The application process for scholarships for privately financed international students differs between &＃8220;Scholarships offered by private foundations&＃8221; and &＃8220;Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed &＃8220;. (1) Scholarships offered by private foundations If you find a scholarship that you would like to apply for, be sure to contact the International Student Exchange Division to confirm details on how to apply and eligibility requirements. 　International Student Exchange Division (Scholarships for Privately Financed International Students) 　[email protected] (2) Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students Application for this scholarship is accepted via the Student Affairs Section. If you wish to apply for this scholarship, please inquire with the Student Affairs Section at the undergraduate or graduate school at which you wish to study and then ensure that you carefully check all the details concerning the application method and eligibility requirements for applicants. 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