Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship Foundation | 2024

The Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship Foundation provides financial support for foreign students in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

This article outlines the essential details of the scholarship.

Qualifications:

To be considered for the Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship Foundation, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Enrollment Status: Applicant must be currently registered as a foreign student at a university located in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. (See the List of university here)
2. Character and Conduct: Applicant must be high-spirited, decently behaved, diligent in studies, and healthy in mind and body. They should be expected to actively and sensibly participate on the global stage in the future.
3. Financial Need: Applicant must demonstrate and be recognized as needing financial assistance to complete their studies at a university or postgraduate level.
4. Age Limit: Applicant must not exceed the age of 29 as of April 1, 2024.

Benefits:

Once the applicant meets all the criteria and is granted the Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship, the following benefits will be provided:

• Scholarship Duration: The scholarship payment will be received for up to 4 years. This includes the period of study at a graduate school, and the scholarship will continue until the applicant reaches the age of 30. The application deadline is the year before turning 30.
• Monthly Payment: 55,000 JPY per month (660,000 JPY per year).
• No Repayment Required: The scholarship does not require repayment.

Requirements:

To apply for the Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship Foundation, you will need to submit the following documents:

• Scholarship Application: Completed application form for the Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship Foundation.  (Download Application Form)
• Recommendatory Letter: A letter of recommendation from the President of the university. (Application Form Download)
• Certificate of Student Status: A certificate from the university confirming current student status.
• Transcript: Academic transcript or report of results from the university.
• Certified Copy of Resident Register: Official copy of the resident register.
• Passport Copy: A copy of the applicant’s passport.
• Short Essay: An essay on a nominated subject essay in Japanese.
  • Essay Assignment: “My Dream, To Make It Happen”
  • Character limit: 790 to 800 characters
  • Manuscript paper: Specified paper posted on this website (download application form)

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Application Deadline:

• Start Date: December 1, Reiwa 5 (Friday)
• End Date: December 15, Reiwa 5 (Friday)

All applications must be submitted within this period. Late submissions will not be considered.

Application Process:

To apply for the Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship Foundation, follow the instructions below for submitting your application documents both by mail and electronically:

Where to Send Application Documents

1. Postal Submission:

• Use registered mail or Letter Pack Plus for each university.

Note: Letter Pack Light is not acceptable as it does not allow face-to-face pickup.

• Documents cannot be sent directly to an individual; they must be sent to the designated address. Original Copies Required (excluding electronically submitted documents):
• Certificate of enrollment
• Academic transcript of credit acquisition and academic transcript from your university
• Certificate of residence
• Copy of passport

Destination Address:
〒320-8644
1758 Tsuruta-cho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture
TKC Co., Ltd.
Iizuka Takeshi Ikueikai Secretariat

2. Electronic Submission:

• Submit the following documents electronically:
  • (1) Scholarship application
  • (2) Recommendation letter from the president
  • (7) Assignment essay in Japanese
• Email Address for Electronic Submission:  itsf-uketsuke@tkc.co.jp

For further information, visit the LTSF website.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, you can contact the International Student Section of your university’s International Exchange Department or reach out to the following:

• Address:
  〒320-8644
  1758 Tsuruta-cho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture
  TKC Co., Ltd.
  Secretariat of the Iizuka Educational Association
• Phone: 028-649-2121
• Fax: 028-648-0700

Final Thoughts:

The Iizuka Takeshi Scholarship Foundation provides a great opportunity for foreign students in Tochigi Prefecture.

Utilize this chance for financial support, and explore other local, national, and international scholarships to further your education.

For more details, visit the LTSF website and adhere to the application deadlines.

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