The Japan Foundation dispaches Japanese Language Specialist Teachers to universities, colleges, or other educational and culutural institutions all over the world. In Singapore, two Japanese Language Specialist Teacher, Ms. Miwako Takasawa, is assigned as a teacher in the secondary and pre-university classes at the Japanese Department, the Ministry of Education Language Center. She also serves as adviser to other Japanese language teachers at the Center. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore set up the JCCI Singapore Foundation in 1990 to create a channel for Japanese businesses in Singapore to contribute to the development of the Arts, Culture, Sports and Education in the local community. The Foundation makes donations to institutions or individuals in need of sponsorship for promoting projects on the Arts, Culture, Sports and Education in Singapore.
Support is limited to activities performed within Singapore.
Donations are based on a request basis to the JCCI Singapore Foundation. It is preferred that the events or projects planned are able to reach a wide spectrum of the local community. The Awards have been created to recognise individuals who are dedicated and committed to the promotion of the Arts, Culture, Sports or Education in Singapore. Nominations are based on the contributions made to society, the types of activities and any significant achievements. A Scholarship Programme A Scholarship Programme was officially started in October 1995.