Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students
Looking to pursue your studies in Japan? The Keio University in Japan is offering the GIGA Scholarships for International Students for the year 2025. This includes the Japanese Government (MEXT) and MASATADA KOBAYASHI Scholarships for the GIGA program at Keio University. Read on to find out more about these exciting scholarship opportunities.
SUMMARY
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Japanese Government and MASATADA KOBAYASHI
- Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
- Host Institution(s): Keio University, Japan
- Scholarship Worth: up to JPY 1,000,000 per year
- Number of Awards: Not specified
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Nationality: International students
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ELIGIBILITY | Keio University GIGA Scholarships
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:
- Be accepted through the Winter AO 2023 (Global) screening [Admissions for the GIGA program] to enter the eligible programs at the university and be enrolled in September 2025.
- Be an incoming first-year student with foreign nationality.
- Have maintained a GPA of 2.3 or its equivalent in the previous two years in high school and be expected to maintain during studies at Keio University.
- Possess English language proficiency required for admission into an undergraduate study program at Keio University, Japan.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested and eligible applicants for the Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students are to register on the online Application System for the Winter AO 2023 (Global) screening Admissions for the GIGA program before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: Not Specified
FAQs
What is the Keio University GIGA Scholarship for International Students?
The Keio University GIGA Scholarship is a financial aid program designed to support highly talented international students enrolling in the Global Information and Governance Academic (GIGA) Program at Keio University in Japan. It is awarded based on academic excellence and leadership potential.
Who is eligible to apply for the GIGA Scholarship?
The scholarship is open to international students who are applying to Keio University’s Faculty of Policy Management or Faculty of Environment and Information Studies under the GIGA Program. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and meet the university’s admission requirements.
What does the scholarship cover?
The GIGA Scholarship provides a tuition waiver of up to 1,000,000 JPY per year and a one-time grant of 500,000 JPY upon enrollment. This support helps students reduce the financial burden of studying in Japan and focus more on their academic and research goals.
How can students apply for the scholarship?
Students can apply for the GIGA Scholarship at the same time as they submit their application for admission to Keio University. The application requires submission of academic transcripts, standardized test scores, a personal statement, and recommendation letters. Final selection is based on both academic merit and the applicant’s potential to contribute to the university community.
