Scholarships: From “Special Aid” to “Social Infrastructure”

Our company supports "April Dream," an initiative to make April 1st a day for announcing dreams. This press release is the dream of "Gaxi Co., Ltd." Gaxi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ryosuke Matsubara; hereinafter "Gaxi"), which operates Japan's largest scholarship platform, has set forth the dream of "changing the very nature of scholarships." Our dream is simple. It is a society where scholarships are not just a system "only" for those in need, but something that all aspiring individuals can utilize with pride.

Why is this dream necessary?

Currently, Japan's higher education expenses amount to approximately 16 trillion yen. However, scholarship support only covers about 10% of this, indicating a significant overall shortage of funds to support learning in society. As a result, ・Young people who give up on higher education despite their desire to learn. ・Students who cannot concentrate on their studies due to balancing academics and living expenses. These situations exist. Gaxi aims to raise the current scholarship coverage rate, which stands at about 10%, to a level where society as a whole supports learning in the future. Furthermore, there is still a strong persistent image regarding scholarships as: ・"A system for those in financial difficulty." ・"Something one would rather not use."

What Gaxi wants to change

Create the "16 Trillion Yen Scholarship Era"

— Towards a society where all who wish to learn can pursue challenges regardless of economic circumstances —

In Japan, there is still a large amount of untapped capital that has not been utilized for education. By redesigning funds lying dormant in individuals, corporations, and society as "money flowing towards learning," we will expand the total volume of scholarships itself.

Roadmap for realization

This dream cannot be achieved overnight. That is why we are envisioning realistic yet bold steps.

【STEP 1】Creation of 1 Trillion Yen in Original Scholarships

First, we aim to implement a cumulative 1 trillion yen worth of scholarships into society, primarily focusing on privately funded scholarships. This will be the first major turning point that changes the flow of educational funding in Japan. Through a system where various entities such as individuals, corporations, and foundations can participate, we will connect funds that have not previously flowed into education, to learning.

【STEP 2】Establishment of a Sustainable Scholarship Ecosystem

Towards scholarships that are continuously generated, not just one-off. ・Asset management type scholarships ・Scholarships linked to corporate activities ・Long-term support through bequests and donations By combining these, we will build a financial circulation model that is "non-diminishing, continuous, and expanding."

【STEP 3】Making Educational Funding the New "Norm"

Ultimately, We aim for a state where the necessary funds for higher education are supported by scholarships and social capital. This means a world where 16 trillion yen in educational investment is borne by society as a whole.

Changing the meaning of scholarships

What we want to change is not just the amount. Scholarships are not "a system only for those in need," but rather a "choice" that all aspiring individuals utilize with pride. ・Something chosen by those with the will to challenge ・Something received as an investment for the future ・Something that serves as a testament to trust from society We will evolve its meaning into these.

The Origin of Gaxi

Gaxi Co., Ltd. operates under the vision of "creating a society where no one has to give up on their dreams," creating new flows of money that expand the potential of young people. The origin of our founding lies in a strong awareness of the significant disparity in educational funding environments between students overseas and in Japan. To bridge this gap, what is needed is not just institutional improvement, but a transformation of societal awareness and financial flows as a whole.

Together, we want to realize this dream

This challenge cannot be achieved by a single company alone. ・Individuals with aspirations ・Companies committed to social contribution ・All those who want to support future talent Together with these stakeholders, we will co-create a new infrastructure for educational funding.

Finally

Scholarships are not merely support. They are an "investment entrusted to the future of society." Please join us in this dream of supporting 16 trillion yen in learning as a society. Together, let's realize a society where young people don't have to give up on their dreams.

About Gaxi Co., Ltd.

Gaxi Co., Ltd. aims to "create a society where no one has to give up on their dreams," engaging in businesses that create new flows of money to expand the potential of young people. We strive to create a society where economic reasons do not force dreams to be abandoned, and furthermore, where challengers can transform and lead the world. Specifically, we operate "Gaxi," Japan's largest scholarship information website for students and parents who are scholarship users. For scholarship operating organizations such as schools, local governments, and foundations, we provide the cloud-based scholarship management system "Gaxi Agent" and BPO (business process outsourcing) support. Additionally, for individuals and organizations wishing to provide funds, we offer "Shin Scholarship," a service that allows easy establishment of scholarships from small amounts, and "Scholarship Consulting." For corporations, we provide "Student Recruitment and Attraction Support Services" utilizing scholarships. Through these businesses, we aim to solve social issues such as correcting educational disparities and eradicating poverty.

Company Name：　Gaxi Co., Ltd. Representative：　Ryosuke Matsubara, Representative Director Established：　March 1, 2019 Location：　SHIBUYA SOLASTA Business Airport Shibuya Nanpeidai 3F, 1-21-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Capital：　100,000,000 yen (as of January 2026) Business Activities：　Information provision for users, original scholarship establishment support, DX promotion business related to scholarships Services　Gaxi, Shin Scholarship, Gaxi Agent URL：　　https://gaxi.co.jp

For those who want to know about Gaxi's initiatives

Interviews with scholarship students and Gaxi's business impact are posted here. Gaxi Impact Report is here List of Gaxi press releases https://prtimes.jp/main/html/searchrlp/company_id/51780 Video: Gaxi's envisioned society "Scholarships as Social Contribution"