Are you a student looking for a scholarship opportunity that promotes international understanding of Japan? The Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) is offering grants for FY2025, starting in October 2024. Here’s everything you need to know to apply!
Benefits of the TIFO Grant
- Financial Support: Receive funding to cover the costs associated with your project, including materials, travel, and other expenses outlined in your application.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with experts and organizations dedicated to fostering international understanding of Japan.
- Project Exposure: Showcase your work on an international platform, potentially reaching a global audience.
Project Categories for Grant
TIFO supports projects that promote understanding of Japan through the following four categories:
- Symposia and Seminars: Organize events that foster international understanding of Japan.
- Cultural Programs: Develop initiatives that showcase Japanese culture and its global significance.
- Research and Studies: Conduct academic research that delves into Japanese culture, society, and international relations.
- Future Experts Programs: Create programs aimed at nurturing future leaders who will contribute to international understanding of Japan.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants:
- Must be part of a non-profit organization.
- Should have or will establish a bank account in the organization’s officially registered name for grant remittance.
Projects:
- Must align with TIFO’s objectives and the specified project categories.
- Should deepen international understanding of Japan, particularly overseas.
- Must be a standalone project or a part of an ongoing project that can be completed within one fiscal year (April 1st to March 31st).
Application Period
October 1st to November 30th, 2024 (Japan time).
Applicants are advised to submit their applications early to avoid last-minute issues. Heavy application traffic in the last week of November may delay response times for inquiries.
Grant Calendar Overview
- Application Period: October 1st to November 30th
- Selection of Grant Candidates: February 2025
- Approval by Board of Trustees: March 2025
- Notification of Selection Results: March 2025
- Submission of Letter of Agreement and Project Plan: April 2025
- Project Implementation: April to March of the following year
- Submission of Project Report: After project completion.