Emergency student support handout for Continuing studies (from MEXT)

2020/06/05
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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is now accepting applications for the “Emergency student support handout” for “Continue Studies”. This program provides cash grants to students who are unable to continue their studies due to a significant decrease in household and part-time income due to the recent spread of COVID-19.
As a general rule, students must be independent from their families and be able to cover their school fees with part-time income, their income must have decreased significantly due to the spread of the COVID-19, and they must be unable to pay school fees and other expenses even with the help of existing support systems.

https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/mext_00707.html

[Application submission]
Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 23:59
*The details will be announced to you via Scomb on June 5th.

[Notes]
Please confirm the eligibility of each applicant and the method of application carefully.
Please note that any false applications may be subject to refund and disciplinary action in accordance with school regulations.
No particular notice will be given of the decision to pay. The transfer to the account will be replaced by notification of the award decision.

[Inquiries regarding this matter]
kokusai@ow.shibaura-it.ac.jp.
*When contacting us, please title your email as “Emergency Student handout”. Also, ?make sure to put your name and your student ID in the body of the email.
*Please read the application guidelines carefully before making an inquiry.

[Reference link]
<Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Web site>
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/mext_00707.html
<Guide for applying for " Emergency Student Support" for "Continuing Studies" (for students and students)
https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20200527_mxt_gakushi_01_000007490_01.pdf
<Q&A>
https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20200527_mxt_gakushi_01_000007490_05.pdf