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Setagaya CityEducation

Setagaya City Grant Scholarship for Students from Public-Assistance Households

世田谷区生活保護世帯から進学する若者のための給付型奨学金

In short: Setagaya City grant scholarship (up to ¥500,000 a year) for students from public-assistance households.Under 28 on 31 March of the year of high-school graduation; entered an eligible school within 3 years; other conditions apply.(Source: www.city.setagaya.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Setagaya City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/02413/26633.html

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  • Required documents — check the official page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Under 28 on 31 March of the year of high-school graduation; entered an eligible school within 3 years; other conditions apply. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Income

Public-assistance household. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Setagaya City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Setagaya City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Up to ¥500,000 a year; plus up to ¥100,000 (see page). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、世田谷区生活保護世帯から進学する若者のための給付型奨学金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "世田谷区生活保護世帯から進学する若者のための給付型奨学金". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.