KANBE FOUNDATION INC. SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2020

（１） OBJECTIVESIn 2013, the Kanbe Foundation was established to promote thedevelopment of ceramic arts and to contribute to Japan’s culturaldevelopment.
The mission of the Kanbe Foundation is to contribute to the developmentof Japanese culture by providing subsidies for creative activities related
to ceramic art. One aspect of our work is providing scholarship funding
to students and working artists who demonstrate exceptional talent anddeep interest in the ceramic arts.

（２） ELIGIBILITY① In principle, the scholarship is for individuals having non-Japanesenationality. However, Japanese citizens who live overseas may alsoapply.
② Age : 18 to 40 years old as of the application deadline.
③ Individuals who currently reside, or plan to reside, in Japan and whohave, or will have, “Student” “Trainee” or “Cultural Activities” Statusof Residence. Appropriate visa status must be gained and a copy sent
to the Kanbe Foundation by April 30th 2020.
④ Individuals must demonstrate through a well-articulated proposal
the ability to work and carry out research in the field of ceramics.
⑤ Individuals must secure a place of residence in Japan and registerwith the local ward office as per Japanese law.

（３） OUTLINE① Number of Participants
1～2 person(s)② Funding Amount of Funding
Up to Half a million Japanese Yen per recipient③ Duration
April 1st 2020- March 31st 2021

（４） APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application Form
Please visit the Kanbe Foundation website to download the applicationform (http://www.kanbe-zaidan.or.jp/)
Application Method
Complete the application form, and send by post to the address below.
Each applicant may apply one time only in a given fiscal year.
Documents to be submitted※ The application form and other related documents cannot be
returned to the candidate under any circumstances.
1) Application for funding
2) Research proposal
3) A portfolio which includes the following A4 size documents:a) A CV outlining education, work experience and artistic
achievementsb) Photographs of five pieces of work created during the pastyear（W×D×H）
4) Letter of reference from someone with expertise in ceramic art5) Copy of passport（passport photo page, clear photo）
6) Copy of appropriate visa・ContactKANBE FOUNDATION INC. OFFICE (IN MARUWA CO, LTD)
3-83, Minamihonjigahara-cho, Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN
Postal Code 488-0044
TEL：+81-561-51-0841 FAX：+81-561-51-0845（５） APPLICATION PERIODSTART：November 1st 2019
DEADLINE：January 14th 2020
（６） SELECTION POLICY
Applicants will receive notification of the results by post at thebeginning of February 2020. All decisions are final.

（７） SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT
Payment will be made after April 1st 2020, according to theconvenience of the recipients.

（８） DUTIES OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS・Scholarship funding must be used only for the purpose for which theKanbe Foundation has approved. Significant changes to acceptedplans are not allowed.
・Recipients are required to submit a final report about the results of
their study within two months of the close of the term of scholarship.

（９） HANDLING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Personal information will be treated as confidential and will be used
only for matters related to determining scholarship funding.

Contact
KANBE FOUNDATION INC. OFFICE (IN MARUWA CO., LTD)
3-83 Minamihonjigahara-cho, Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN
Postal code 488-0044
TEL：+81-561-51-0841 FAX：+81-561-51-0845
Mail: info@kanbe-zaidan.or.jp