OpenFieldHyogo Prefecture International Student Scholarship at KIU
Prefectural scholarship promoting international exchange and intercultural community participation for foreign students enrolled at universities in Hyogo.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled full-time foreign student with excellent academic performance and strong attendance record
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or higher
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Application form, resident certificate in Hyogo Prefecture, and essay on cultural exchange
- Recommendation letters
- KIU International Exchange Center recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥30,000 per month living grant funded by the Hyogo Prefectural Government
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Applied toward student living costs in Kobe
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe International University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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