Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

Keio University is offering scholarships for international students to pursue Global Information and Governance Academic (GIGA) Program in Japan. Students who complete the course are awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Information Studies.  

This scholarship is awarded to hard-working students who display an aptitude for an interest in advanced information technology and policy and seek to contribute to the global society using their acquired knowledge and skills.

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Scholarship Benefits

  • Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship: The aid amount for living expenses in 2019 is 117,000JPY per month.
  • Travelling Costs
  • Transportation to Japan
  • Returning to your home country
  • MASADA KOBAYASHI Scholarship: JPY 1,000,000 per year
  • The sponsorship will be used for the payment of academic fees required at the time of entering the University. The rest of the program amount will be paid into the program recipient’s bank account after enrollment.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: The studentships are open to international students.
  • Entrance Requirements: The following eligibility requirements apply for all of three scholarships. To be considered for these endowments, you must:
  • be accepted through Admissions for Overseas Students (GIGA Program) to enter the Faculty of Policy Management or the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies in September 2020
  • be an incoming first-year student
  • be a foreign national

Others

  • Applicants whose native language is not English and who do not graduate from a high school that uses English as the medium of instruction are required to submit certification of the official score of any of the following English language proficiency tests taken within two years of the application deadline. Results of other tests may be accepted; however, you should contact the Admissions Office at least two months before the application period to confirm acceptability. There is no minimum required band score, the average score of successful applicants is not announced.
  • TOEFL (Institution: 0773 Department: 00)(TOEFL-ITP score not accepted)
  • TOEIC (TOEIC-IP score not accepted)
  • United Nations Association’s Test of English (UNATE)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN).
  • Applicants whose native language is English or whose high school uses English as the medium of instruction are not required to submit results of any of the tests listed above.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020?

    The deadline of Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 is 12 February 2020.

  • For which degree is Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 offered for?

    Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 is offered to Bachelor degree.

  • For which field is Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 offered for?

    Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 is offered for Subject Offered by University

  • Who can apply for Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020?

    Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 is open for: All

  • Who is offering Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020?

    The Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 is offered by: Keio University

  • What is the funding covered in Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020?

    The Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 covers Fully Funded Scholarships

  • Where can Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 be taken at?

    The Keio University GIGA Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2020 can be taken at: Japan