Ensuring Financial Barriers Don't Stop Youth from Studying Abroad: Launching a 10 Million Yen Non-Repayable Scholarship Starting March 31st

Beyond Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shuhei Koike) is launching a non-repayable scholarship project centered on 'transfer study abroad,' a path still not widely known in Japan. The application period runs from March 31 to April 20, 2026, and is open to individuals aged 18 and over, as well as holders of a high school equivalency certificate.

Compared to other Asian countries, the number of students from Japan pursuing study abroad remains low. Per capita, the number of students studying in the U.S. from South Korea is approximately 7.6 times that of Japan, and from China, it is about 1.8 times (Open Doors 2024). Furthermore, a 2024 survey by 'Tobitate! (Leap for Tomorrow) Study Abroad JAPAN' indicates that 'financial reasons' is the number one cause for students giving up on studying abroad. Amidst the ongoing weak yen and rising tuition costs, there is a need for mechanisms that ensure opportunities are not closed off due to economic circumstances.

Scholarship Special Page:
https://beyondjp.net/whyus/2026-scholarship

Application Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB3lyAIvbL8zHJ0ho4PogG7fiuB4w3bUTNvwoWGoHhxsDvIA/viewform

Scholarship Overview

This scholarship is specialized for students transferring from American community colleges to four-year universities in North America. Beyond Japan will also provide free two-year comprehensive support, including application preparation, course registration, extracurricular activity guidance, and transfer essay editing.

What is the Transfer System?

"Not just for the elite: The optimal route to prestigious North American universities"

This system allows students to study their first two years at a community college and, upon meeting certain academic and extracurricular requirements, transfer to the third year of a four-year university. Compared to entering a four-year university as a freshman, this can reduce tuition costs by over 10 million yen over two years. Additionally, since only the performance at the community college after arrival is evaluated, anyone can aim for prestigious universities regardless of their high school grades.