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Establishment
The Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation was established on March 6, 2007.
The Foundation was formally registered as a “public interest incorporated foundation” on April 1, 2012.
Background to the Foundation’s Establishment
Japan's aging population and low birthrates have become prominent trends in recent years that are expected to accelerate. The country faces a strong need to develop as many talented young people as possible. Meanwhile, developing countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world--which have strong economic, educational, and cultural ties with our country--have growing numbers of young people but limited opportunities for them to study and pursue research at universities and other institutes of higher education in Japan and other developed countries. Additionally, young people from such countries often struggle financially while studying abroad due to inadequate resources.
Given these conditions and the need for ongoing, mutually beneficial development, it was recognized that the provision of financial assistance to Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and other international students specializing in medicine, pharmacology, nutrition, physical education, and business administration at Japanese universities and graduate schools would be highly meaningful and worthwhile. Accordingly, the Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation was established in 2007.
Objectives
The Foundation’s objective is to foster the talents of individuals with the potential to promote goodwill and understanding between Japan and countries around the world, by offering scholarships to exceptional international students enrolled at universities and graduate schools in Japan, thereby ultimately promoting friendship between Japan and other countries and contributing to mutual development in academics, culture, and education.
Activities
- Awarding scholarships to exceptional international students enrolled at universities and graduate schools in Japan
- Guiding and advising scholarship recipients on living and studying in Japan
- Other activities needed to achieve the Foundation’s objectives
Articles of Incorporation
List of Officers
Bylaw Concerning Officers’ Compensation and Expenses
Bylaw Concerning Officers’ Compensation and Expenses