Dispatches Japanese students to universities and research institutes overseas to nurture human resources in the areas of economic and technology cooperation in Japan. Japanese living overseas may also apply.
Students specializing in the humanities and social sciences have priority.
Dai-2 Nomura bldg. Also does surveys and research on politics, economics, culture and history. Bonus for students of Japanese language schools who came to Japan for the purpose of study or research. Offers subsidies for Japanese language education and introduction of Japanese culture. Students studying economics have priority.