Announcement of Scholarship Recipients for the 2025 Ura Ryotari & Michio Medical Aspirations Scholarship

On July 31, 2025, the Japan Philanthropic Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, announced the selection of two first-year medical students from Yamaguchi University for the 2025 Ura Ryotari & Michio Medical Aspirations Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to support aspiring medical professionals who wish to pursue their dreams without the burden of financial strain.

About the Ura Ryotari & Michio Medical Aspirations Scholarship

The scholarship aims to assist students in becoming compassionate doctors, ensuring that those with financial challenges do not have to abandon their dreams. The scholarship is available to students who have graduated from designated high schools in Yamaguchi Prefecture and are in their first to fifth years at a national or public medical school.

Scholarship Overview

- Annual Grant Amount: ¥1.5 million
- Grant Duration: From April 2025 until the shortest completion period of the medical program
- Primary Uses of Scholarship Funds: To cover necessary expenses for learning and experiences required to become a doctor.

About the Japan Philanthropic Foundation

Established in 2020, the Japan Philanthropic Foundation focuses on funding social contribution projects through collected donations. The organization manages these funds as a foundation, engaging in grants, scholarships, and recognition activities. It nurtures each donor's intent into meaningful contributions, aiming to create a richer society as an investment for the future. For more information, visit Japan Philanthropic Foundation.