CWAJ GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR
THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO STUDY ABROAD (SVI-SA)
The Scholarship for the Visually Impaired to Study Abroad supports visually impaired people, regardless of gender, who are Japanese nationals or special permanent residents for graduate English-based study abroad. The SVI Program was established in 1978 and was the first scholarship designated for visually impaired students in Japan. Scholarships are awarded based on a candidate’s academic excellence, the quality and feasibility of their proposed plan of study, and their potential to contribute to society. The Scholarship is merit-based, and does not have any restrictions on the field of study or the age of the applicant.
One Scholarship of ¥3.5 million will be offered in 2027
The Application Period is mid-July to November 13, 2026, 10pm JST
To learn more about our current Scholars, please click here.
More Information:
If you have questions that are not answered in the FAQ page, please use the Contact form to contact CWAJ. Put “SVI-SA Scholarship in the title of your inquiry. Once you have an Application ID Number for the 2027 application, please also use that number and your name in your communications with the Committee. CWAJ is an all-volunteer organization; please allow some time for a response.
Scholarship Eligibilty and Other Information