From April 2022, the Ezoe Memorial Recruit Foundation, which operates a scholarship system to support "Japanese young people who are likely to challenge the world and play an outstanding role," has been newly established in the field of sports in the world. Decided to provide a scholarship of up to 4 million yen (no repayment required) for students aiming to be active. Recruitment will start in November 1000.
The Ezo Memorial Recruit Foundation began supporting students aiming to win medals at the Tokyo Olympics in 2014, and has supported 51 student athletes such as NBA Washington Wizards Rui Hachimura. From 2022, we will continue the scholarship system so far and launch a new scholarship system to support study abroad funds from junior high school / high school.
The new scholarship will be paid up to 1000 million yen per year for studying abroad in junior high school / high school.It is intended to support young people who mainly aim to study abroad in junior high school and high school in the United States, and then go on to a sports powerhouse university in the United States or aim to make a professional debut.
The content of the support will be the tuition fee charged by the destination and the annual travel fee (actual cost), and the amount to be paid will be decided based on the rules of the foundation.It is assumed that the support recipients will move into the dormitory designated by the school, and the tuition fees include dormitory fees and food expenses.The scholarship payment period is from April 1 to March 2022 (changed to 4-year renewal, renewal examination is conducted every 2024 years for applicants), and until the end of the year (March) when the student turns 3 regardless of the period. It will be a benefit of.
応募対象者は、1997年4月1日以降に生まれた方で、プロ／アマチュア問わず、スポーツ競技で世界のトップを目指す学生（日本国籍、または日本の教育を受けた外国籍の方）。エントリー受付期間は2021年11月1日～12月19日、書類選考通過者のみ面接審査は2022年1月中旬～2月上旬を予定している。
Rui Hachimura, a 45th graduate of the sports division, said, "After graduating from high school, I decided to go to Gonzaga University and studied abroad in the United States. Through studying abroad, I learned more than I imagined, such as language, culture, and basketball skills, as well as how much I have a feeling for basketball. This experience is a great asset. I would like students who have a strong desire and determination to fight in the world to take on the challenge. "
The scholarships so far will be increased from 25 yen per month to 30 yen per month for global warfare, study abroad, and overseas bases.It is not possible to apply for domestic battles and expedition expenses only, but it does not matter if it meets the purpose.
