Hello,
My International Office has nominated me for a place to study in Japan from September 2025 to March 2026. I am in my 6th semester, 21 years young, at a university of applied sciences in Bavaria (Germany). The standard period of study is 7 semesters, which no one manages (not because of the complexity, but because of the extremely poor organization of studies). My goal is 8. I am planning a consecutive Master's degree. I am studying technology journalism/public relations. Just combine science subjects with journalism & marketing.
What scholarships can I get/apply for that will put me in a better financial position that are still in the application phase? I could not apply for Promos because the feedback from the I.O. only comes after the DAAD application deadline. Erasmus+ is no longer available for Japan. Of course there are still JASSO and various other Japanese scholarships, but contact is only possible if the nomination is accepted.
I am toying with the idea of asking/borrowing some money from good acquaintances for whom I also work part-time as an extreme reserve, interest-free. (~3000 €). You never know how things will go abroad. Even though the Yen is weak, prices in Japan (Tokyo) are high – 30% increase on food in the last few months.
I am currently doing my internship semester (until August) so I will be financially well off until September. I will be able to save around 9-12 thousand euros. (Based on my current savings – savings rate 60% or higher).
I am currently filling out the application form for the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, which is the main reason why I am also planning a consecutive Master's degree, otherwise I would not fit the application profile. But I don't think there's much chance of that happening.
I would be grateful for any tips!
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