Classification of scholarship types provided by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
Overview
Types of Scholarships in Japan
Japanese scholarship systems are broadly divided into two types: grant-type and loan-type. Grant-type scholarships are non-repayable grants, while loan-type scholarships require repayment after graduation. Loan-type scholarships are further divided into Type 1 (interest-free) and Type 2 (interest-bearing), each with income and academic requirements. These scholarships aim to support students facing economic difficulties and are operated in conjunction with the Higher Education Learning Support System.
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| code | slug | name | description | category | interestRate | repaymentRequired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | grant-type | Grant-type Scholarship | Non-repayable grant-type scholarship. | grant | 0 | false |
| 02 | loan-type-interest-free | Loan-type Scholarship Type 1 (Interest-free) | Interest-free loan-type scholarship. | loan | 0 | true |
| 03 | loan-type-with-interest | Loan-type Scholarship Type 2 (Interest-bearing) | Interest-bearing loan-type scholarship. | loan | 0.5 | true |
| 04 | special-enrollment-loan | Special Enrollment Additional Loan Scholarship | Interest-bearing scholarship with temporarily increased amount at enrollment. | loan | 0.5 | true |
| 05 | study-abroad-grant | Grant-type Scholarship for Study Abroad | Non-repayable grant-type scholarship for study abroad support. | grant | 0 | false |
| 06 | study-abroad-loan | Loan-type Scholarship for Study Abroad | Loan-type scholarship for study abroad support. | loan | 0 | true |