External Scholarships

Daiwa Foundation Tohoku Scholarships

About

In partnership with the British Council in Japan, The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation has launched a new scholarship aimed at post-secondary level Japanese students from any part of Tohoku (in particular those areas most affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami) who may wish to study in the UK. Applications will also be considered from students from the Tohoku region who are currently studying in the UK but require financial support to continue their studies.

Criteria

Scholarship applications may be submitted for the following types of courses, beginning in 2011, 2012 or 2013:

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses (including foundation programmes) in all subject areas
  • PhD and post-doctoral research programmes
  • Vocational courses at universities and colleges of further education
  • English languages courses (e.g. pre-sessional courses, English languages summer schools)

The amount of funding available will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Sufficient funding will be awarded to cover fees, living expenses and travel expenses for an applicant's intended course, in line with its level and duration. Applicants are required to explain their vision for the future and financial plans as part of the application process. Priority will be given to students who can demonstrate seriousness of purpose and financial need.

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded here and should include a personal statement outlining the purpose of study and long-term goals. Completed applications forms should be sent to:

Daiwa Foundation Tohoku Scholarships section
British Council
102 Kagurazaka
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 162-0825

The application deadline is 31st August 2011.

Interviews for applicants who intend to study on courses of over 3 months long will be held in Tokyo on 28th and 29th September 2011.

For further information please visit: www.dajf.org.uk

 

There are a number of external organisations that provide funding and support for international postgraduate students. For more detailed information about the funding schemes available and eligibility criteria see our postgraduate funding section.

International students can also consult their local British Council office, which will have information about UK award schemes.

Find out where your nearest British Council office is by contacting:

British Council Information Centre
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Manchester
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Telephone: +44 (0)161 957 7755
Website: www.britishcouncil.org