Financial Support from the Tokyo Gakugei University Foundation
Through the Tokyo Gakugei University Foundation, financial assistance, including partial support for travel expenses, is available to students participating in eligible short-term overseas programs and language training courses offered by partner institutions. The program is intended to encourage students to take their first step toward studying abroad.Eligibility
The following programs are eligible for financial support:- Short-term study abroad programs planned, organized, and implemented by the Implementation Committee for the Project to Build a Global Campus and Foster Global Education Professionals through Short-Term Student Dispatches and the Acceptance of International Students.
- Programs planned, organized, or implemented in collaboration with the Campus Asia Promotion Office.
- Short-term study abroad programs (up to 31 days) conducted at Tokyo Gakugei University's partner institutions.
- Other short-term study abroad programs approved by the Headquarters for International Strategy Promotion.
Information on eligibility and application procedures will be announced through the Notices section of the Gakugei Portal and other official communication channels when recruitment information for each program becomes available.
Amount of Financial Support
The standard amount of support is ¥50,000 per application. However, for programs lasting fewer than eight days (excluding travel time to and from the destination), the support amount will be reduced by 20%.Application Procedure
- Grant Application Form
- Creditor Data Registration Form
After Completion
Within two weeks after the completion of the program, submit the following documents to the International Affairs Office:
- Participation Report
- Certificate of Completion
Application Guidelines and Forms
Grant Support through the International Exchange FUN Project Fund
The International Exchange FUN Project Fund is a designated fund established to foster globally minded educators and educational support professionals while enhancing the learning environment for international students. Through the generous support of donors who share these goals, the Fund provides the following support programs.
Eligibility
(1) Support for Participation in Short-Term Study Abroad Programs Organized by Private Providers
Eligibility：Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Tokyo Gakugei University.
Eligible Programs：Short-term study abroad programs of 31 days or less organized by private study abroad agencies or similar organizations that include practical learning experiences, such as interaction with local children.
Programs consisting solely of language training or cultural activities are not eligible for support.
Grant Amount：Up to ¥50,000 per student. The grant amount shall be the lower of:the actual participation fee, or¥50,000.
Important: Grant recipients are required to present the outcomes of their study abroad experience at an on-campus presentation session or similar event. Grant payments will be made after this presentation has been completed.
Number of Recipients：Approximately six students per year (approximately three students per semester)
Eligible Study Abroad Periods：
Spring Semester Applicants: Programs conducted between August and October
Fall Semester Applicants: Programs conducted between February and March
Eligibility Requirements- Applicants must:
①Intend to pursue a career as a teacher or educational support professional after graduation or program completion.
②Participate in the program with the objective of developing an educational perspective and deepening their understanding of the host country's culture.
③Submit an activity report after returning from the program.
④Present the outcomes of their experience at an on-campus briefing session or similar event.
⑤Cooperate actively with international exchange events and activities organized by Tokyo Gakugei University after graduation or program completion.
(2) Support for Japanese Cultural Experience Activities for International Students
Eligibility：International students enrolled at Tokyo Gakugei University.
Eligible Activities：Japanese cultural experience activities organized by the International Affairs Office in communities surrounding the University.
Amount of Support：Expenses necessary for participation, including transportation and accommodation costs, up to ¥5,000 per person.
Number of Participants：Approximately 30 students per year (approximately 15 students per semester)
Activity Period：Activities are offered throughout the academic year.
Eligibility Requirements- Participants must:
①Have an interest in deepening their understanding of Japanese society and strengthening connections with local communities.
②Submit an activity report after participating in the activity.
③Present their experiences and outcomes at an on-campus reporting session or similar event.
Application Procedure
①Submit Form 1: International Exchange FUN Project Fund Application Form to the International Affairs Office by the designated application deadline.
②Applicants selected for funding must submit a Creditor Data Registration Form to the International Affairs Office.
Grant Disbursement
(1) Support for Participation in Short-Term Study Abroad Programs Organized by Private Providers
Grant funds will be transferred to a bank account in Japan held in the recipient's name after completion of the required presentation session.
(2) Support for Japanese Cultural Experience Activities for International Students
Payment procedures will be communicated separately depending on the nature and format of the activity.