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  • Japan ICU Foundation

    Syrian Scholars Initiative (SSI)

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    About this scholarship

    The Syrian Scholars Initiative (SSI) is a full scholarship that supports Syrian students who were displaced by the conflict throughout their entire undergraduate education at International Christian University (ICU). It covers full tuition, housing, living expenses, health insurance, travel from Turkey/Egypt to Japan (including domestic travel within Turkey/Egypt if the student does not live in Istanbul or Cairo), visa application fee. 

    Application will open from September 1 until October 15, 2021 for students who wish to matriculate in September 2022. 

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    Located outside of the country of study
    Eligible nationalities
    Syria
    Age limit at the time of application
    Not specified
    Eligible country of asylum
    Egypt, Turkey
    Language skills required
    TOEFL (79 and above) or IELTS (6.5 and above)
    Language of instruction
    English, Japanese
    Required status documents
    Not required

  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    0
    Covered in this program
    Application fees
    Tuition
    Books
    Language training
    Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
    Housing
    Local transportation expenses
    Health insurance
    Mentoring or psycho-social support
    Travel costs to the third country
    Visa
    Settling in

  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    No deadline

  • For more details, contact the provider

  • Other details about this scholarship

    Types of visa granted on arrival
    Student visa
    Are there options for me to stay after study has ended?
    Work permit/temporary residency; asylum application; Humanitarian status Citizenship application is an option after 7 years of continues legal residency in Japan (including 4 years as student).
    Am I allowed to work while studying?
    Yes
    Can my family come with me?
    No

  • Disclaimer

    The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.

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