【For Students in Kyoto Prefecture】Supporting Single-Parent Families Battling Cancer
The Kyoto Community Creation Fund has started accepting applications for the "Cancer Support Scholarship Grant" to support students from single-parent families where a parent is battling cancer. It provides a non-repayable grant of 20,000-25,000 JPY per month to about 20 students to support their continued education amid financial difficulties.
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The Kyoto Community Creation Fund (Location: Fushimi-ku, Kyoto; President: Tatsuro Shinkawa) will begin accepting applications for the "Cancer Support Scholarship Grant" for children of single-parent families undergoing cancer treatment starting Friday, April 10, 2026.
This scholarship is funded by legacy donations.
■ Background and Purpose of this Program
Currently, due to prolonged cancer treatments and high medical costs, many students who are eager to continue their education face financial difficulties. Our foundation aims for a "society where everyone can receive fair and high-quality education regardless of economic disparity," and we will provide support specifically for single-parent families where a parent is undergoing treatment for difficult-to-cure or terminal cancer. This grant will be provided as a non-repayable "stipend" to create an environment where students can focus on their studies with peace of mind.
■ Application Guideline Summary
Eligible Applicants: Those who meet all of the following criteria
1. Reside in Kyoto Prefecture or have been accepted to an educational institution (high school, university, etc.) within the prefecture.
2. Are a child of a single-parent family where the parent is undergoing treatment for difficult-to-cure or terminal cancer.
3. Require financial assistance and are motivated to study.
Number of Recipients: Approximately 20 students
Grant Amount: 20,000 JPY to 25,000 JPY per month (stipend type, no repayment required)
Grant Period: 1 year from April 2026 (until graduation)
Application Period: Friday, April 10, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date)
■ Application Method
Please fill out the designated application form yourself and mail it to the office. Selection results will be notified to the applicant in mid-June.
【Contact for this matter】
Kyoto Community Creation Fund
Executive Director: Takuma Kani
Address: 1F, 40-1 Fukakusa Echigoyashiki-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8431
TEL: 075-257-7883 (Weekdays 9:00-17:30)
MAIL: office@plus-social.jp
This scholarship is funded by legacy donations.
■ Background and Purpose of this Program
Currently, due to prolonged cancer treatments and high medical costs, many students who are eager to continue their education face financial difficulties. Our foundation aims for a "society where everyone can receive fair and high-quality education regardless of economic disparity," and we will provide support specifically for single-parent families where a parent is undergoing treatment for difficult-to-cure or terminal cancer. This grant will be provided as a non-repayable "stipend" to create an environment where students can focus on their studies with peace of mind.
■ Application Guideline Summary
Eligible Applicants: Those who meet all of the following criteria
1. Reside in Kyoto Prefecture or have been accepted to an educational institution (high school, university, etc.) within the prefecture.
2. Are a child of a single-parent family where the parent is undergoing treatment for difficult-to-cure or terminal cancer.
3. Require financial assistance and are motivated to study.
Number of Recipients: Approximately 20 students
Grant Amount: 20,000 JPY to 25,000 JPY per month (stipend type, no repayment required)
Grant Period: 1 year from April 2026 (until graduation)
Application Period: Friday, April 10, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date)
■ Application Method
Please fill out the designated application form yourself and mail it to the office. Selection results will be notified to the applicant in mid-June.
【Contact for this matter】
Kyoto Community Creation Fund
Executive Director: Takuma Kani
Address: 1F, 40-1 Fukakusa Echigoyashiki-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8431
TEL: 075-257-7883 (Weekdays 9:00-17:30)
MAIL: office@plus-social.jp