Short courses are learning programs that provide training on the combined content of specific skills in a short time. The difference with university courses is that short courses often rely on more practical aspects and less theory. Short courses can provide a more practical experience within your field of interest.
Short courses vary by institution, depending on the method and content offered in each program. But it usually takes 1 to 12 months to complete. Short courses can be completed in several ways, such as college short courses, dormitory courses, online and distance learning short courses.
If you are studying in Japan and have chosen a short course as an alternative to improving your skills, check out the following Japanese Short Course Scholarships. This scholarship is offered specifically for short-term courses in Japan for foreigners.
JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Japan Short-Term Study Scholarship)
The Japan Government (MEXT) scholarship, funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), is available to seven categories of students: research students (graduates) and research (non-hygiene), teacher trainees, undergraduates, Japanese studies students, technology University, professional education college students and YLP (Young Leaders Program) students.
The Japanese government expects short-term student exchanges to expand further globally. The Japanese government has implemented a student exchange support program as part of the MEXT grant project since 2009 to develop a responsible support system.
Under the International Student Exchange Assistance Program, the Government of Japan supports short-term international students studying in Japan and international students who wish to study in Japan to encourage inter-university exchanges, university internationalization and globalization of Japanese society. -Building a frontier network of minded employees, expanding international understanding and knowledge, personal contacts.
JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization), a government-sponsored nonprofit organization that promotes international student exchange, offers scholarships to a limited number of students. Scholarships are for qualified students recognized by Japanese universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, and engineering colleges (3rd Grade or advanced) or college of professional education (hereinafter referred to as the "Japanese language school"). This scholarship can be used between a Japanese school and a non-Japanese student home education institution (hereinafter referred to as the “home school”) under a short-term student exchange agreement or other student exchange agreement from eight days to one year. .
Exchange students can apply for JASSO Scholarship for Japanese Short-Term Study Abroad through Japanese Language School, but the following students are not eligible.
- Get more than 80,000 yen a month from other sources
- Live in Japan without a “student” visa, including Japanese nationals and permanent residents.
Japan Short-term Study JASSO Scholarship offers 80,000 yen per month. Program requirements, eligibility, and amounts vary for the two types of student exchange program.
- Short term accommodation
- Eligibility: Students who are enrolled in a foreign university who has entered a Japanese university in a junior college (3 months to 1 year) under an exchange agreement between universities
- Qualifications: Students enrolled in regular study courses at foreign universities, etc.
- Recipients: 1,800
- Retirement allowance: 80,000 yen per month
- Preparation allowance: 80,000 yen
- Short-term dispatch
- Eligibility: Students who have attended a Japanese university who has entered a foreign university for short-term study (3 months to 1 year) under an exchange agreement between universities
- Qualifications: Students who study regularly at Japanese universities
- Recipients: 760
- Retirement allowance: 80,000 yen per month
Along with the exchange student program, students must apply to Japanese schools through the student's home institution. It is not allowed for students to apply directly to a Japanese school or JASSO.
To be eligible for the Japan Short-Term Study Abroad JASSO Scholarship, you must meet the following conditions:
- Students from all countries with diplomatic relations with Japan (students from Taiwan and Palestine are also available).
- A student who has passed a Japanese school in accordance with a student exchange agreement or another student exchange agreement with a home school.
- Students without financial means to study in Japan.
- Students with a 'Student Visa'. (A Japanese school establishes a status of residence for studying in Japan for 90 days or less.)
- At the end of the study period, students complete their studies at the University.
- Students who demonstrate good academic and personal records at our school.
- Students who received a total of 80,000 yen or more in other scholarships to study in Japan are not eligible for this scholarship.
For more information, please visit JASSO's Student Exchange Support Program web page. Please contact each home school for more information and inquiries.
AFLSP BXAI Summer Program
Bai Xian Asia Institute (BXAI) is an educational platform designed to offer scholarships and cross-cultural learning programs. BXAI is funded by the Bai Xian Education Foundation (BXEF), a private family foundation founded in Hong Kong, and was founded for charity purposes only. Donated by a founding member of a total of $ 10 million to the BXAI Contribution Fund, BXAI offers up to five scholarships per year through its educational program. One of the educational programs established by BXAI is the BXAI Summer Program.
The BXAI Summer Program is an important component of the Asia Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP), a scholarship program run by the Bai Xian Asia Institute, to help Asian students study at major universities throughout East Asia. Designed to extend learning beyond the classroom, the summer program aims to provide scholars with unique opportunities to explore important topics, build communities, and develop.castle Century technology in an immersive and engaging environment.
Interaction with influential global leaders, panel presentations, discussions, and technology development workshops will allow scholars to broaden their perspective and increase their understanding of important issues related to Asia and its role in a changing global environment. In addition, field trips, workshops, and special tours allow scholars to experience the local culture and customs of the host country, and a variety of experiential activities allow scholars to form valuable friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
BXAI Summer Program scholarships are available through AFLSP. The AFLSP awards 105 scholarships to high school students in Asia each year to study at major universities in East Asia. Scholars can choose undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree or exchange programs (based on each university's specific restrictions) at any AFLSP partner university. AFLSP has 16 partner universities in nine cities, including:
- Anchor University:
- Hitotsubashi University
- Kyoto University
- Peking University
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Waseda University
- Zhejiang University
- Participating Universities:
- Fudan University
- Keio University
- Kyushu University
- Seoul National University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Taiwan University
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- University of Hong Kong
- University of Tokyo
- Tsinghua University School
AFLSP scholarships provide up to $ 25,000 in scholarships to each student, which can be used for college tuition, accommodation and personal living expenses. Scholarship is up to two years.
Japanese or nationality (including Japanese passport holders) or If you have Japanese parents or grandparents) and Existing students from Keio University, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Tokyo University or Waseda University are eligible for AFLSP exchange scholarships. This scholarship supports Japanese students who are interested in at least one year exchange at AFLSP's anchor or one of the participating universities in China and Korea.
- Fudan University
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Taiwan University
- Peking University
- Seoul National University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- University of Hong Kong
- Tsinghua University School
- Zhejiang University
The AFLSP Exchange Scholarship provides each student up to $ 12,500 for a one-year exchange program.
Participation in the BXAI Summer Program every year is essential for AFLSP scholars. The official language of the BXAI Summer Program is English. Therefore, applicants must have a good understanding of English. Each applicant's English proficiency is considered during the selection process, but the required level may vary depending on the college and program in which he / she applies
For more information, go to the BXAI Summer Program web page.
Japanese Government (Monbuka Gaku Sho) Scholarship “Japanese Studies Program”
The Japanese Studies Program is for undergraduate students enrolled in foreign universities. The program can be used for research in Japanese or other special education areas related to Japan. The duration of this program is one year.
Each year, 190 scholarships are awarded to students in 74 countries and regions around the world. Scholarships include the following benefits:
- 120,000-117,000 JPY per month
- Travel allowance for round trip fare (ticket)
- Medical expenses support
- Tuition waivers for national universities; Public and private university tuition fees paid by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
See the Japanese Studies Program section of the Japanese Government website for more information.