The following is a list of scholarship programs that undergraduate students can apply for after enrolling at Sophia University. All Sophia University scholarships are grant type, meaning there is no need to pay back after graduation.
In addition, external scholarships are available in two types: grant type and loan type. For details, please refer to the “Scholarship Information” page on our Web Piloti website. Specific application procedures and qualifications for each scholarship are posted on the My Sophia bulletin board, a web portal for Sophia students (ID and password are required).
This scholarship is intended to provide full or partial support for the Tuition Fee of students who are experiencing financial hardship that makes it difficult to continue ther studies.
Amount equivalent to the full, one-half or one-third of the Tuition Fee
These scholarships are offered by the benefactors in and outside of Japan for all degree students who meet the requirements. There are two types of scholarships: one is the scholarship that students can apply for through the Center for Student Affairs followed by the deliberations with the Sophia University Scholarship Committee(Application-based). The other is which recipients are decided by the recommendation from each faculty or graduate school followed by the deliberations with the Sophia University Scholarship Committee(Recommendation-based).
Various types of external scholarships are available, including those from the Japanese government and the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). It is possible to apply for both the university’s scholarships and external scholarships (with some exceptions).
Sophia University is certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as an eligible university for the New Higher Education Support System, which started in AY 2020. Beginning in FY2025, tuition fee exemptions will be extended to households with three or more children. Please refer to the page, “New Higher Education Support System, by the Japanese Government.”
This loan-type scholarship, provided by JASSO, is available to students who excel in academics but find it difficult to continue studies because of financial reasons. Recipients are required to repay the loan after graduation. This scholarship is available to Japanese students and foreign students who are not international students.
The monthly loan amount can be seleced from multiple predetemined amount categories.
(These categories differ partially between students living at home and those living away from home)
The monthly loan amount can be selected in increments of 10,000 yen within the predetemined range.
Offered by local governments and privater organizations
These scholarships are offered by local governments and private organizations. Both grant-type and loan-type scholarships are available. Some scholarships are available for international students to apply for.
Students may avail of government educational loans (Japan Finance Corporation) and educational loans from financial institutions affiliated with Sophia University. Please contact each institution directly for details.
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