Scholarship system

In addition to the Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship, Showa Women's University has its own scholarship systems, including the Hitomi Memorial Scholarship and Outstanding Achievement Scholarship.
On-campus scholarships: Hitomi Memorial Scholarship (grant, loan), Excellent Academic Scholarship, Privately Financed International Student Scholarship
External scholarships: Japan Student Services Organization scholarships, scholarships sponsored by private companies and foundations, etc.
Applications for most scholarships are made in April.
Students who wish to apply for a scholarship must attend the "Scholarship Information Session" held in April.
If you urgently need a scholarship due to a sudden change in your household finances, please contact the scholarship counter.
Details regarding scholarship recruitment will be posted on the campus portal site UP SHOWA (only available to students).
Consultation/Inquiries: Academic Support Center Student Support Division (Click here for inquiries) / International Exchange Division (For international students)

University scholarship list

We strive to provide as much support as possible so that you can study with peace of mind.
In addition to the Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship, we have our own unique scholarship systems such as the Hitomi Memorial Scholarship and Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (the contents may change).

New support system for higher education (free university tuition for large families)　　　　　　　*Our university is eligible for the new higher education support system for 2024.

Starting from the 2025 academic year, students from large families will be able to receive a reduction or exemption in university tuition fees and entrance fees up to a certain amount set by the government, without any income restrictions.
For more details, please visit the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology website.
URL:https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/index.htm
 

【Points to remember】
* The tuition fee reduction is 70 yen per year. This is not a system in which tuition fees are completely free.
　Reference: Tuition fees at this universityhttps://www.swu.ac.jp/campuslife-project/campuslife/gakuhi/
　*This system only applies to "tuition" among university fees.
◆Tuition reductions are not an automatic system for families with many children.
　Applications will be submitted to the university from April 2025 onwards, and the results will be announced after a selection process.

◆◆For those planning to enroll in April 2025
　Successful applicants will be posted on their personal page with information on how to apply.
　We also hold orientation and information sessions after enrollment.
　Please check the materials distributed after enrollment and the student portal site UPSHOWA (available after enrollment).

◆◆Current students
　Procedures and other information are posted on the student portal site UPSHOWA.

Hitomi Memorial Scholarship (grant)

Application requirements	Outstanding Achievement Scholarship recipients who have exemplary learning and living attitudes and who have had a significant impact on their activities on our university committees and contributions to other students.
Application period	Apply through junior high school department recommendation in March
Amount of money	Annual benefit amount: 20 yen
2022	42 people
2023	42 people

Hitomi Memorial Scholarship (loan: interest-free)

Application requirements	Those who have difficulty in studying and cultivating character development, which are the duties of a student, due to financial circumstances. serious and strong-willed person Persons eligible for guarantee from Orient Corporation
Application period	First semester tuition fee: around late March, second semester tuition fee: around late September
Amount of money	School payment *Applications cannot be made for first-year tuition fees.
2022	88 people
2023	91 people

Scholarship for outstanding students (benefits)

Application requirements	Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or above in the previous year and up to 3% of their grades (XNUMXnd year and above)
Application period	Apply through junior high school department recommendation in March
Amount of money	Annual benefit amount: 20 yen
2022	137 people
2023	136 people

Showa Gakuen Scholarship (loan: interest-free)

Application requirements	Those who have difficulty in studying and cultivating character development, which are the duties of a student, due to financial circumstances. serious and strong-willed person Persons eligible for guarantee from Orient Corporation
Application period	Set at any time depending on each study abroad period
Amount of money	Boston study abroad fee
2022	89 people
2023	125 people

Certified Study Abroad Scholarship (Benefit)

Application requirements	Those who have received permission to study abroad
Application period	When applying for certified study abroad
Amount of money	University tuition fees (for those who participate in the course registration program at certified study abroad (private expense))
2022	5 people
2023	8 people

Inaho Encouragement Fund (benefits)

Application requirements	Students enrolled in the department who meet the specified conditions, such as achieving outstanding achievements in arts, sports, etc. through extracurricular activities such as clubs and circles other than academics, or individual student voluntary activities, for individuals or groups.
Application period	once a year
Amount of money	Depends on activity results (approximately 5 to 10 yen)
2022	7 people
2023	7 people

Kumazawa Scholarship Fund (benefits)

Application requirements	Students who have graduated from the Department of Elementary Education, Department of Health Science, Department of Nutritional Science, or Department of Food Safety Management and will proceed to the master's program at our graduate school, and who have outstanding academic performance and character during their undergraduate studies. One graduate from the Department of Elementary Education, two graduates from the Department of Health Science, Department of Nutritional Science, or Department of Food Safety Management
Application period	Apply through departmental recommendation
Amount of money	10 yen for the year of enrollment
2022	3 people
2023	3 people

Water Encouragement Fund (benefits)

Application requirements	Students or organizations enrolled in the Department of Japanese Language and Literature who have demonstrated outstanding activities or achievements in a wide range of areas related to Japanese culture, such as Japanese language, Japanese literature, calligraphy, and performing arts.
Application period	once a year
Amount of money	Depends on activity results (approximately 3, 5, 10 yen)
2022	1 people
2023	1 people

Kojima Study Abroad Support Fund (Benefit)

Application requirements	Students enrolled in the Department of Business Design or the Department of Modern Liberal Arts who are participating in a long-term study abroad program (including Boston) for one semester or more. Single parent (mother and father) or student without parents Seats whose grades in the previous year were within the top 1/2 of the grade Number of people hired: 1 person in the first term, 1 person in the second term
Application period	once a year
Amount of money	50 yen (applied to study abroad expenses) *20 yen for programs where study abroad accommodation fees are waived.
2022	1 people
2023	1 people

Ishima Scholarship (benefits)

Application requirements	Undergraduate graduates who have difficulty graduating due to financial hardship Those who have decided to get a job or go on to graduate school Those who have earned 110 or more credits required for graduation Those who have not paid their tuition fees as of the end of November Number of hires: 2 person
Application period	December
Amount of money	30 million yen
2022	2 people
2023	2 people

MAKOTO Scholarship (Benefit)

Application requirements	First-year undergraduate students who have difficulty completing their studies due to financial hardship. Household financial supporter whose annual income (total) is less than 400 million yen Those whose grades in the first semester of their first year are within 1/1 of the ranking. Number of hires: 1 person
Application period	December
Amount of money	Full tuition fee (4 years) If your course requires study abroad, you will also receive one semester's study abroad expenses in Boston.
2022	1 people
2023	1 people

Kaneko Scholarship Fund (grant)

Application requirements	Those who graduated from the Department of English Language and Communication and meet the following criteria (1) or (2)   [Conditions] This program is open to those who meet the following conditions (2) or (XNUMX). (1) Those who have obtained a teaching license at an undergraduate level and passed the English teacher recruitment examination 　① This program is for students who graduate within the standard period of study. 　② Students who wish to become English school teachers (public or private) or who have a strong desire to become English school teachers (public or private) and have been recommended for employment as a teacher. 　　This is open to students who are listed on the candidate list. (2) Those who have completed a one-year Master's in Language Education and Communication course at our university after graduating from an undergraduate program and passed the English teacher recruitment exam. 　① Students who have completed a master's degree and wish to become an English teacher (public or private) at a school, or who have the intention of becoming an English teacher (public or private) at a school 　　This is open to students who are listed on the faculty employment candidate list at the time of strong recommendation. 　② This is for students who have completed their studies within the standard period of study. Number of hires: 2 person
Application period	Apply through departmental recommendation
Amount of money	10 million yen
2023	2 people (English Communication Department)

Mitsuba Alumni Association Mitsuba Midori Scholarship (Benefit)

Application requirements	2nd, 3rd, and 4th year university students from Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa regions
Application period	December
Amount of money	Annual benefit amount: 5 yen
2022	18 people
2023	20 people

Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship Type XNUMX (interest-free loan)

Application requirements	Those who are particularly outstanding students and who find it extremely difficult to study due to financial reasons.
Application period	April: Anytime in case of emergency
Amount of money	Monthly loan amount 20,000 yen to 64,000 yen (varies depending on enrollment year, home/outside home)
2022	170 people
2023	147 people

Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship Type XNUMX (interest-bearing loan)

Application requirements	Those who are excellent students and have difficulty in studying due to financial reasons.
Application period	April: Anytime in case of emergency
Amount of money	Monthly loan amount 20,000 yen to 120,000 yen (in units of 1 yen) Choose from 11 types of
2022	235 people
2023	226 people

List of graduate school scholarships

We strive to provide as much support as possible so that you can study with peace of mind.
In addition to the Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship, we have our own unique scholarship systems such as the Hitomi Memorial Scholarship and Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (the contents may change).

  Hitomi Memorial Scholarship (grant)

Application requirements	Among the outstanding academic scholarship students, those who have exemplary learning and living attitudes and who have a great influence on other students, such as their contribution to other students.
Application period	Apply through graduate school recommendation in March
Amount of money	Annual benefit amount: 20 yen
2022	2 people
2023	2 people

Hitomi Memorial Scholarship (loan: interest-free)

Application requirements	Those who have difficulty in studying and cultivating character development, which are the duties of a student, due to financial circumstances. serious and strong-willed person Persons eligible for guarantee from Orient Corporation
Application period	First semester tuition fee: around late March, second semester tuition fee: around late September, Boston study abroad fee: set at any time depending on each study abroad period
Amount of money	School fees and Boston study abroad fees
2022	2 people
2023	3 people

Scholarship for outstanding students (benefits)

Application requirements	Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the previous year will be recommended based on the number of students enrolled in the following four departments: Graduate School of Letters Master's Program, Graduate School of Letters Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Lifestyle Mechanisms Master's Program, and Lifestyle Mechanisms Graduate School Doctoral Program (4 year or more)
Application period	Apply through graduate school recommendation in March
Amount of money	Annual benefit amount: 20 yen
2022	3 people
2023	4 people

Certified Study Abroad Scholarship (Benefit)

Application requirements	Those who have received permission to study abroad
Application period	When applying for certified study abroad
Amount of money	Amount equivalent to the full amount of the university's tuition fees
2022	-
2023	-

JET Special Scholarship (Benefit)

Application requirements	A graduate of the JET program in Japan.Those who take the Showa Women's University Graduate School Entrance Examination for graduate schools and majors eligible for this scholarship.A person who is able to work as a teaching assistant (TA), administrative assistant, etc. related to English at a university, etc. within the scope of hours for activities other than that permitted under the qualification stipulated by law, while taking classes in a graduate school's master's program or doctoral program. *For details, please contact the International Exchange Division (cie@swu.ac.jp).
Application period	Application deadline is set to coincide with the entrance exam.
Amount of money	We will support the following for a maximum of two years in the master's program (master's program) and three years in the doctoral program (doctoral program). (Cannot be combined with other scholarships within the university.) 1. Entrance fees, facilities and equipment fees, tuition fees, welfare and culture fees, and experimental training materials fees will be paid. (The scholarship will be applied to the payment. However, if it cannot be applied, it will be transferred to the designated bank account.) 2. Providing single-person housing designated by the university or providing an equivalent amount. (Utility costs, food costs, etc. necessary for daily life are to be paid by the student.)
2022	-
2023	-

Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship Type XNUMX (interest-free loan)

Application requirements	Those who are particularly outstanding students and who find it extremely difficult to study due to financial reasons.
Application period	April: Anytime in case of emergency
Amount of money	Monthly loan amount Graduate school master's/doctoral degree: 50,000 yen or 88,000 yen Doctorate latter stage: 80,000 yen or 122,000 yen
2022	3 people
2023	3 people

Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship Type 7 (Deferred Tuition Payment System) *Applicable to students enrolled in 2025 and onwards
　Those who wish to use this system can apply for a tuition payment deferral before completing the enrollment procedure, and the tuition fee at the time of enrollment (tuition fee covered by this system) will be deferred. Applications can also be made after enrollment, but if tuition fees have already been paid, they will not be eligible, and will only be eligible from the next tuition fee payment. [Reference] Japan Student Services Organization website:https://www.jasso.go.jp/shogakukin/about/taiyo/atobarai/index.html

Application requirements	Those who plan to proceed to a master's course after April 2025 Those who meet the requirements for the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Type 1 Scholarship *Cannot be used in conjunction with Type 1 scholarships (interest-free loans)
Application period	After enrollment: April Before enrollment: Application deadline for each entrance examination period If you plan to enter a master's program in April 2025 and would like to use this system, please read the information below and complete the necessary procedures. For those who wish to use the national "Deferred Tuition Payment System" for master's degree students at graduate schools.pdf Application form for the government's "Japan Student Services Organization Tuition Deferred Payment System".pdf
Amount of money	Tuition support: Annual maximum of 776,000 yen Living expenses support: 2 yen or 4 yen

Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship Type XNUMX (interest-bearing loan)

Application requirements	Those who are excellent students and have difficulty in studying due to financial reasons.
Application period	April: Anytime in case of emergency
Amount of money	Monthly loan amount 50,000 yen / 80,000 yen / 100,000 yen / 130,000 yen / 150,000 yen Choose from 5 types of
2022	0 people
2023	0 people

Koyo Alumni Association Scholarship