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SCHOLARSHIP

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2017
Japan and the Philippines sign grant deal on scholarships for government employees
Japan and the Philippines have signed a ¥264 million grant agreement to help Filipino government workers study at Japanese universities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 26, 2017
Pachinko industry raises money for low-income students, but critics call it a marketing stunt
The pachinko industry is urging customers to donate steel balls from their winnings to help put hard-up students through university.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2017
Starving for talent, Yoshinoya offers to pay college tuition for student workers
Beef bowl chain Yoshinoya promises to foot the tuition of 10 student employees if they promise to work at the fast-food restaurant for four years after graduation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 9, 2016
Anti-poverty advocates launch petition for state-backed scholarship program
Anti-poverty advocates kick off a petition drive to lobby the government to establish a scholarship program for financially challenged students who want a university education.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2016
Japan's student loans system seen falling short, but change underway
The government is working to lighten the burden of student loan repayments in an effort to help those who have difficulty finding work after college.
JAPAN / Society
Dec 18, 2014
More struggling to get handle on student loans
An increasing number of students are struggling to pay education loans and more than 6,000 lawsuits were filed over the fallout in the 2013 academic year alone.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2014
Aichi revamps scholarships for Asian students
The Aichi Prefectural Government is offering scholarships to students from 22 Asian countries to study at graduate schools there on condition that they agree to work for local companies after graduation.
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2013
JT plans scholarships for low-income students
Japan Tobacco Inc. said Friday it will establish a university scholarship for students from low-income families, providing up to ¥8.8 million until graduation in the most generous program of its kind.
JAPAN
May 24, 2013
600 students lose loans for poor performance
About 600 university students are deemed no longer eligible for student loans because of their poor academic performance last year.
JAPAN
May 6, 2013
Akita man funds scholarships for impoverished Russian students
An Akita native who has personally funded scholarships for over 10 years to Russian students learning Japanese at a Vladivostok university says that he hopes the recipients will become a bridge to promote bilateral friendship.
JAPAN / Society
May 5, 2013
State-backed body plans to halve interest on scholarship loans in arrears
A government-affiliated body in charge of scholarship loan programs plans to halve the current 10 percent interest rate for late repayment to assist low-income earners amid the economic downturn, sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2013
Young Filipinos with Japan benefactor pay it forward
Bemel Grace Arnaiz, a 15-year-old girl from the conflict-torn town of Makilala on the Philippine island of Mindanao, has been able to attend school for the last three years because of a sponsor from Japan.

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