Shinjuku CityEducation
Shinjuku City International Student Honors Grant
新宿区外国人留学生学習奨励費
In short: Shinjuku City grants ¥240,000 a year to selected international students.
Validity: Current per Shinjuku City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/tabunka/file02_00001.html
- Eligibility — check the page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Shinjuku City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply to Shinjuku City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Application (handwritten by you); school recommendation; transcript issued by the school head; resident record showing status and period of stay, or a residence card copy; other documents the mayor requires. Apply through your school. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- ¥240,000 a year, paid in two instalments of ¥120,000 (July and December). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、新宿区外国人留学生学習奨励費について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "新宿区外国人留学生学習奨励費". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.