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Japan Association for Refugees (JAR)
Japanese Language School Programme (JLSP) for Admission of Syrians
Verified by UNHCRAbout this scholarship
The programme offers two years of study at Japanese language schools with tuition fee exemption. Students are required to work part time in principle to cover daily life expenses as well as to get working experiences in Japan. After graduation, high school graduates will apply for undergraduate courses at universities, and university graduates can get employment or apply for graduate course.
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Who can apply?
Who is this opportunity for?Located outside of the country of studyEligible nationalitiesSyriaAge limit at the time of application32Eligible country of asylumTurkeyLanguage skills requiredNot required. However, if one has certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) (N4 level or higher) or score of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU), it will be highly evaluated.Language of instructionJapanese. After completion of language study, one can also choose English as medium for university education, though for life and employment, Japanese is requisite in Japan.Required status documentsRefugee certificate, Asylum seeker certificate, Complementary or temporary /protection status certificate -
What is included?
Type of fundingPartial scholarship, OtherApplication fee?0Covered in this programTuitionLanguage trainingMentoring or psycho-social supportTravel costs to the third countryVisaSettling inTransition of documentsPre-departure language training, part-time job hunting support on arrival and career planning/exam preparation support. -
How can I apply?
Deadline for applications09 Aug 2020 -
For more details, contact the provider
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Other details about this scholarship
Types of visa granted on arrivalStudentAre there options for me to stay after study has ended?Work permit/temporary residency; asylum application; Humanitarian status Japanese citizenship application is an option after 7 years of continuous legal residency in Japan (including 4 years as student). Permanent residency is also an option after 10 years of continues legal residency in JapanAm I allowed to work while studying?YesCan my family come with me?Yes -
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