JSSF Educational Awards - Japan

The Japan Securities Scholarship Foundation (JSSF) has begun accepting applications forthe JSSF Educational Awards for Overseas Students for the 2006 academic yearand has requested the recommendation of scholarship candidates from selecteduniversities.

Outline of the Scholarship

This award is given for the purpose ofpromoting academic and educational international exchange programs between Japan and other countries and to work forgoodwill and friendly relations.

Subject Countries and Universities

JSSF's selected universities in East and Southeast Asia for graduates and graduating students arelisted below. This program is not intended for foreign students in Japan.

List of Universities Asked to Recommend Exchange Students in 2006

CHINA

Peking University
Tsinghua University
Renmin University of China
Fudan University
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Nankai University

SOUTH KOREA

Seoul National University
Yonsei University
Korea University

TAIWAN

National Taiwan University

PHILIPPINES

University of the Philippines
Ateneo de Manila University

THAILAND

Chulalongkorn University
Thammasat University

VIETNAM

Vietnam National University, Hanoi
National Economics University, Hanoi
Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City

MALAYSIA

University of Malaya

SINGAPORE

National University of Singapore

INDONESIA

University of Indonesia

Number of Recipients

Approximately five students will beselected to receive scholarships for the 2006 academic year.

Scholarship Details

Travel Expenses
Incidental Expenses
Tuition and Other Educational Fees
Living Expenses

For further information, refer to"General Information & Instructions for Scholarship Students for the 2006 Academic Year."

Duration of Scholarship

For those enrolled in a master's program,the JSSF scholarship covers two academic years, and for those pursuing a Ph.D.,the scholarship is for three academic years. Each of these periods is theshortest curriculum required to obtain a master's or a doctor's degree.
The Exchange Student Screening Committee may decide that the scholarshipincludes a period (up to one year) for undertaking intensive Japanese languagetraining or studying as a research student at a graduate school, if therecipient needs such training or study prior to the commencement of his/herpostgraduate study.

	NOTE 1.	Generally, the Japanese academic year begins in April and ends in March. Entrance examinations for graduate schools usually take place between September and February of the academic year prior to entrance, although the dates will vary according to each school. In addition, the scholarship recipient who either studies as a research student at a graduate school or undertakes intensive Japanese language training must apply and take the entrance examination for graduate school during the period he/she is engaging in such training or study. In the event that he/she is unable to pass the graduate school entrance examination, scholarship payments beyond the initial year will not be continued.
	NOTE 2.	JSSF selects about five scholarship recipients as potential scholarship candidates from a selected number of universities. It should be understood that JSSF is not in a position to guarantee its sponsorship to all candidates.

Required Qualifications

An applicant for the JSSF Educational Awardmust fulfill all of the following requirements:

Be a graduate or a prospective graduate of a university in East or Southeast Asia designated by JSSF and be a national of a country other than Japan.
Have had at least one year of Japanese language study and hold a Level 1 certificate of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JPT), or possess equivalent ability.
Must major in economics, business administration, commercial science, financial theory or financial engineering.
The recipient must have had a GPA (cumulative or grade point average) of at least 3.5 or the equivalent while at their university or graduate school.)
Must be under 30 years old as of the application deadline.
Must be in need of financial assistance. (Cannot be receiving another scholarship.)
Have the potential to be a cultural bridge between Japan and other countries and to deepen mutual understanding in the global society.

Recruitment period

From the beginning of February to the end ofMay 2005.

Selection Process

At the beginning of August 2005.

Determining Organization

The board of directors of JSSF makes thefinal determination of those who will receive scholarships after the selectioncommittee makes the preliminary selection.

Application form and other important information!