A National First! Launching the 'Smartphone Mirai Scholarship' to Support High School Students' Communication Environments
Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company is launching regional contribution projects to mark its 35th anniversary. The centerpiece is the 'Smartphone Mirai Scholarship,' a national first providing smartphones and three years of communication costs to high school students in child care facilities. The company is also focusing on next-generation development through anniversary branding, a collaboration with Kariyushi58, and regional problem-solving workshops.
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Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company will celebrate its 35th anniversary on June 1, 2026. Expressing deep gratitude to the people of Okinawa for their long-standing support, the company will launch anniversary projects aimed at solving regional issues and contributing to the growth of the next generation through communication. Under the new brand message, 'All for Family,' the company is taking a new step forward.
[Brand Initiatives]
1. Anniversary Logo: A new symbol mark representing the Okinawan spirit of 'Yuimaru' (mutual aid) has been created.
2. 35th Anniversary Song 'Yui-En-Ne': A collaboration with Okinawa-born artist 'Kariyushi58' to express the connection between the community and the company.
[Regional Problem Solving and Future Talent Development]
1. 'Okinawa Cellular Smartphone Mirai Scholarship': A new scholarship program providing smartphones and three years of communication costs to high school students in child care facilities in Okinawa. This is the first initiative of its kind in Japan.
2. Regional Problem-Solving Workshops: Scheduled for August to November 2026, these workshops will support the next generation in creating solutions for local issues using ICT.
[Brand Initiatives]
1. Anniversary Logo: A new symbol mark representing the Okinawan spirit of 'Yuimaru' (mutual aid) has been created.
2. 35th Anniversary Song 'Yui-En-Ne': A collaboration with Okinawa-born artist 'Kariyushi58' to express the connection between the community and the company.
[Regional Problem Solving and Future Talent Development]
1. 'Okinawa Cellular Smartphone Mirai Scholarship': A new scholarship program providing smartphones and three years of communication costs to high school students in child care facilities in Okinawa. This is the first initiative of its kind in Japan.
2. Regional Problem-Solving Workshops: Scheduled for August to November 2026, these workshops will support the next generation in creating solutions for local issues using ICT.
FAQ
Who is eligible for the Okinawa Cellular scholarship?
High school students living in child care facilities, child psychological treatment facilities, or under foster care in Okinawa Prefecture.