[Important] ( Graduate School Students) Scholarship Repayment Waiver Program for Those Who Become Teachers
Starting in the 2024 academic year, Graduate School will introduce a scholarship repayment exemption program for students who have received a Type 1 Scholarship Graduate School Student Services Graduate School (including the deferred tuition payment system), have passed a teacher certification examination, and meet the specified requirements.
This academic year, eligible applicants at this university are those who are scheduled to complete Graduate SchoolProgram for Advanced Professional Development in Teacher Education ).
1. Eligibility Requirements
Graduate School who have been recognized by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) as having achieved particularly outstanding academic performance, who are enrolled Graduate SchoolGraduate SchoolGraduate School, who have passed the teacher recruitment examination (*1), and who are scheduled to be hired as full-time teachers starting in the academic year following Graduate School(*2), and for whom it has been confirmed that they are Graduate School employed as full-time teachers as of April 1 of the academic year following Graduate School
*1 Eligible school types
This includes not only recruitment for public school teachers but also recruitment for national and private schools, among others. The types of schools covered are as follows:
・Kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, compulsory education schools, high schools, upper secondary schools, and special needs schools as defined in Article 1 of the School Education Act
・Integrated Childcare and Education Centers as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 7 of the Act on the Promotion of Comprehensive Provision of Education and Childcare for Preschool Children
(Note) This applies to candidates who take a unified entrance examination for both childcare workers and kindergarten teachers and, upon passing, may be assigned to work at a kindergarten or a certified child care center that integrates childcare and kindergarten education in the future.
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This includes students currently Graduate SchoolGraduate School who have passed the faculty recruitment examination and are continuing their enrollment Graduate School through a deferral system or similar arrangement. If a student receives a conditional offer of employment as a full-time faculty member Graduate School (as a graduate), they will not be eligible for the repayment exemption. Additionally, individuals with temporary appointments or part-time lecturers are not eligible.
2. Scholarships Eligible for Repayment Waiver
・Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Type 1 Scholarship (including the deferred tuition payment system) received Graduate School
・Eligible applicants who meet the requirements will be granted a full waiver.
3. Application Procedures for Repayment Waivers
This program will be implemented under the "Repayment Exemption System for Exceptionally Outstanding Achievements" Graduate School Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Graduate School. Information on how to apply will be posted on the KULAS announcements page around December.
*Verification of eligibility for the repayment exemption:
When applying, you must submit a letter of acceptance or similar document confirming your appointment as a faculty member (or, for those whose appointment has been deferred Graduate School, a document certifying that you have passed the faculty recruitment examination).
*Submission of Proof of Employment, etc.
Candidates recommended for repayment exemption as prospective faculty members must submit proof of employment or an official appointment letter as of April 1 to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) for verification purposes prior to the final decision on their repayment exemption.