Site map Japanese Campus Guide Outline of University Undergraduate⁄Graduate School Campus Life International Students Affiliated Facilities Researcher information Admission / Tuition Scholarship Scholarships from Japan Student Services Organization (JSSO)  Two kinds of scholarship: Category 1 loans (interest free) and Category 2 loans (with interest after graduation) are offered, and students with excellent credibility, excellent academic records, and good health but who are having difficulties with their studies for economic reasons can receive loans for school expenses. According to economic situations, both Category 1 loans and Category 2 loans may be available. [Category 1 loans (interest free)] Classification Living at home Living elsewhere Undergraduate 30,000 yen 45,000 yen 30,000 yen 51,000 yen Graduate 1st term Doctoral course 50,000 yen 88,000 yen 2nd term Doctoral course 80,000 yen 122,000 yen [Category 2 loans (with interest after graduation)] Classification Monthly loan amounts (can be chosen) Undergraduate 30,000 yen · 50,000 yen · 80,000 yen 100,000 yen · 120,000 yen Graduate 50,000 yen · 80,000 yen · 100,000 yen 130,000 yen · 150,000 yen * Special loan at admission (100,000yen-500,000 yen) is available. [Application period]  The application period starts in the second half of April. Detailed dates will be issued in the future. * Ad hoc application other than regular application may be accepted if a vacancy occurs.  There is also an emergency application in case of difficulties for school expenses caused by the sudden deterioration of family financial situation, calamity, or other related cause. [Result of selection]  After screening of applicant qualifications by the university, those who pass the screening will be recommended by the president to JSSO.  Those who are selected will be notified. However, those not selected may not be notified. [Eligibility certification]  Every February the application of scholarship continuation must be submitted for the eligibility certificate.  The time and place for the procedure will be posted. Failure to complete formalities within the set period will result in loans ending and scholarship being revoked. Other Scholarships  Other than the Japan Student Services Organization, institutions that offer scholarships may be available in each prefecture, city, town, and foundations. Information for Scholarship will be posted in the administration Hall. Some organization may not notify university of the information. In that case, contacting each organization directly for information is recommended. -Major Scholarships  Honors Scholarships for Privately Financed International Students   monthly amount 50,000 yen (undergraduates)   monthly amount 70,000 yen (graduates) Heiwado Zaidan Scholarship       monthly amount 50,000 yen Biwako Scholarship monthly amount 20,000 yen HOME SITE POLICY ACCESS MAP CONTACT US THE UNIVERSITY OF SHIGA PREFECTURE 2500, Hassaka-cho, Hikone-City, Shiga 522-8533 Japan TEL 81-0749-28-8200 FAX 81-0749-28-8470 E-mail webmaster@usp.ac.jp Copyright (C) 2006 University of Shiga Prefecture, All rights reserved.