Z-kai: Announcement of Recruitment for the 2027 Z-kai Scholarship (Grant-type Scholarship)

Z-kai Co., Ltd., a group company of Zoshinkai Holdings Co., Ltd. (Z-kai Group), will begin recruiting students for the "Z-kai Scholarship" from April 1, 2026, targeting high school third-year students who are scheduled to enter university in April 2027. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students who have difficulty continuing their studies due to economic reasons and to provide them with the opportunity to concentrate more on their studies by reducing their financial burden. Z-kai's scholarship offers generous support, including: * Non-repayable grant type * Monthly payment of 120,000 yen (total of 5.76 million yen over four years of university) * Additional special scholarship of up to 500,000 yen * Can be used in conjunction with Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) grant-type scholarships For details, please check the Z-kai Scholarship website. We sincerely look forward to applications from all those with high aspirations and a strong desire to learn. Z-kai Scholarship website https://www.zkai.co.jp/home/scholarship/

1. Scholarship Grant

1) Grant amount: 120,000 yen per month (total grant amount of 5.76 million yen over four years)

* For four years from university enrollment to graduation

2) Special Scholarship: Evaluation will be conducted annually based on "achieving excellent academic results in university studies" and "taking concrete actions that contribute to social innovation and development." Excellent students will receive up to 500,000 yen in addition to the regular scholarship.

3) Concurrency with other scholarships: Loan-type scholarships are permitted. Grant-type scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), scholarships for orphans, and orphan's pensions can be used concurrently. Concurrency with university tuition fee exemptions is also possible.

2. Eligibility Requirements

1) Target: High school third-year students as of April 2026 who wish to enroll in a university designated by Z-kai, genuinely require financial assistance, and are excellent in both academics and character.

2) Academic performance: Average academic evaluation score of 4.5 or higher up to the second year of high school.

3) Household income: Less than 6 million yen per year for salaried employees, less than 3 million yen per year for non-salaried employees.

4) Assets: Total assets less than 20 million yen for two household supporters, less than 12.5 million yen for one household supporter.

* We will make a comprehensive judgment based on economic and family circumstances, so please consult us even if the above conditions do not apply.

3. Designated Universities

The designated universities are the following 15 universities:

Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, Akita International University, University of Tsukuba, Chiba University, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ochanomizu University, Hitotsubashi University, Yokohama National University, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kobe University, Kyushu University

* Evening courses