YOMIURI NEWSPAPER SCHOLARSHIP 2027: COSTS, INCOME AND ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDYING IN JAPAN

The Yomiuri Newspaper Scholarship is a programme that attracts interest from students looking for an affordable way to study in Japan. For the April 2027 intake at Tokyo World Japanese Language School, students can benefit from tuition support under the scholarship programme, accommodation assistance and a paid newspaper delivery job in Japan.

This article provides key information about the costs, expected income, eligibility requirements and other points students should understand before applying for the Yomiuri Newspaper Scholarship 2027.

YOMIURI NEWSPAPER SCHOLARSHIP 2027 – KEY INFORMATION

According to the recruitment information provided by Tohoku, the April 2027 programme is offered at Tokyo World Japanese Language School, with a limited number of places available according to the allocation provided by the Yomiuri Newspaper programme in Japan.

YOMIURI SCHOLARSHIP 2027 – COSTS

One of the main concerns for students considering this programme is how much money they need to prepare before travelling to Japan.

According to the programme information, the fees payable to the school are as follows:

The total of the above fees is JPY 250,000.

The JPY 120,000 security deposit is refundable in accordance with the programme's regulations after the student has fulfilled the required obligations and decided on their next stage of education or career.

In addition to the fees paid to the school, students should prepare personal funds for expenses such as airfare, local transport, personal belongings and other costs that may arise during the initial period in Japan.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

According to the Yomiuri 2027 recruitment information at Tokyo World, the main benefits include:

• Tuition fee support under the scholarship programme.

• Accommodation support.

• A newspaper delivery job.

• Monthly income from the assigned work.

• Japanese language training before departure.

• Newspaper delivery training before travelling to Japan.

• The opportunity to continue studying after completing the Japanese language school programme.

The tuition and accommodation support can reduce the amount students need to prepare compared with a fully self-funded study programme. However, students should understand that this is a programme combining study and employment, rather than a scholarship solely focused on academic study.

INCOME FROM NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

After arriving in Japan, students participate in newspaper delivery work as assigned by the relevant organisation.

According to the programme information, after deductions such as:

• Accommodation costs.

• Electricity and gas charges.

• Income tax.

Students are expected to receive approximately JPY 110,000 per month.

The equivalent amount in Vietnamese dong will vary depending on the exchange rate at the time. Students should therefore avoid using a fixed VND figure when preparing their financial plan.

Newspaper delivery has specific working hours and may involve early-morning and/or evening delivery shifts. Applicants should therefore consider carefully whether they can adapt to this type of schedule before applying.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE YOMIURI NEWSPAPER SCHOLARSHIP 2027

1. AGE

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old.

2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Applicants must:

• Have completed at least 12 years of formal education.

• Hold a high school diploma or meet an equivalent educational requirement under the admission regulations.

3. JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY

Applicants need to have a basic foundation in Japanese before joining the programme.

According to the Tokyo World recruitment information, applicants are required to have JLPT N5 when submitting their application and reach a level equivalent to JLPT N4 before entering Japan.

Students will also receive Japanese language and newspaper delivery training before departure.

4. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

Newspaper delivery requires applicants to have an appropriate level of physical fitness and be able to maintain both their study and work schedules.

Applicants must meet the programme's health requirements and be physically capable of studying, living and working in Japan.

5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are expected to:

• Have no tattoos.

• Be responsible and reliable.

• Have a strong sense of discipline.

• Be able to adapt to living and working in Japan.

• Commit to carrying out the assigned work throughout the contract period.

• Maintain a serious attitude towards learning Japanese.

• Applicants with a motorbike driving licence may be given preference.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS TO BE AWARE OF

The Yomiuri Newspaper Scholarship requires students not only to maintain their studies but also to comply with the requirements of their assigned work.

According to the programme information currently available, scholarship status may be terminated in circumstances including:

• Dropping out of school or leaving the assigned job.

• Attendance falling below 90%.

• Taking another part-time job without permission.

• Being absent from work without authorisation.

• Receiving repeated customer complaints regarding work performance.

• Providing false information or committing fraud during the selection process.

• Violating Japanese law.

• Violating the rules of the school or newspaper organisation.

• No longer meeting the requirements of the scholarship programme.

Students should therefore carefully consider whether they can maintain both their Japanese studies and newspaper delivery work over an extended period before applying.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The basic scholarship contract is for one year and may be extended in accordance with the programme's regulations.

For students entering in April 2027, the scholarship period is expected to be approximately two years.

After completing Japanese language school, students may choose to continue their education at a vocational school, university or graduate school, or return to Vietnam, depending on their individual plans and circumstances.

TOKYO WORLD JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

The Yomiuri Newspaper Scholarship 2027 is offered through Tokyo World Japanese Language School.

Address:

1-13-24 Hyakunin-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

According to the information published by Tohoku, the school was established in 1989 and is located in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo.

WHO IS THE YOMIURI NEWSPAPER SCHOLARSHIP SUITABLE FOR?

The programme may be suitable for students who:

• Want to study in Japan while reducing the financial burden of tuition fees.

• Want accommodation support.

• Are willing to undertake newspaper delivery work under the programme.

• Have the physical fitness and flexibility to adapt to work with specific working hours.

• Have a strong sense of discipline and responsibility.

• Want to improve their Japanese and continue their education after completing Japanese language school.

Students who prefer to focus solely on their studies and do not wish to undertake newspaper delivery work should carefully consider whether this programme meets their expectations before applying.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE YOMIURI NEWSPAPER SCHOLARSHIP 2027

Students interested in the programme can contact Tohoku Song Da for consultation and an eligibility assessment.

The expected application process includes:

Step 1: Receive programme advice and have your eligibility assessed.

Step 2: Prepare the required study-abroad documents.

Step 3: Attend Japanese language training in Vietnam.

Step 4: Attend newspaper delivery training.

Step 5: Take part in interviews and the selection process as required by the programme.

Step 6: Complete the necessary documents for the Certificate of Eligibility application.

Step 7: Prepare for departure after completing the required procedures.

As the number of places is limited, students who meet the requirements should consider starting the application process early.

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