For International Students - LSH Asia Scholarship Foundation

About LSH Asia Scholarship Foundation

On January 26, 2001, at JR Yamanote Line’s Shin-Ōkubo Station, two men lost their lives after courageously jumping onto the tracks to save an a person who had accidentally fallen from the platform.
One of them was Mr. Lee Soo-hyun, a Korean student studying at a Japanese language school to study about Japan and its language.
The LSH Asia Scholarship Foundation was established as a result of this tragic incident involving Lee Soo-hyun.
His courageous act was widely honored both in Japan and abroad, and it has been featured in various media outlets, including books, music, television programs, and films.

Messages from Scholarship Recipients

Here are some messages from our scholarship recipients.

I used the scholarship for my graduate school education. I would like to become a bridge for mutual understanding between Japan and Korea and contribute to achieving a peaceful society by focusing on “human security.”

Enrolled at Language and Information Sciences, University of Tokyo

The scholarship helped me with the application fee for further education. In the future, I would like to actively participate in international exchange events and volunteer activities, and become a bridge between China and Japan.

Enrolled at Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Doshisha University

I used the scholarship to donate to children suffering from war in my home country, to pay for university entrance exam fees, and to buy things I wanted. I would like to study the social welfare system in Japan and use it to support foreign residents in Japan, serving as a bridge between countries.

Enrolled at Faculty of Design for Welfare Society, Department of Social Welfare Studies, Toyo University

I used the scholarship to go to a vocational school, where I hope to study patissier and later on, open a shop selling Japanese and Sri Lankan sweets.

Enrolled at Patissier and Boulanger Department, Tokyo Culinary and Confectionery Arts Academy

Scholarship Application Overview

Amount of Scholarship Grant

100,000 yen

Number of Recipients

About 50 students each year

Eligibility (student’s qualifications)

a. Asian nationals recommended by the school and under the “Student” visa status (basically confirmed with a copy of the residence card).
※“Asia”=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Countries & Regions, Japan-Asia Relations｜Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (mofa.go.jp)

b. Students who have been enrolled at the recommended school for at least 3 months as of July 1, 2025 (students who enrolled in April 2025 are also eligible) and will be enrolled for at least 6 more months from that date.

c. Students whose attendance was at least 90% and have an excellent academic attitude prior to July 1, 2025, and are recognized as having the same or better academic attitude thereafter.

d. Students who are currently studying Japanese with the aim of contributing to future exchange between their home country and Japan.

e. Students who are not currently receiving or will not receive any other scholarships during the scholarship period.

Documents to submit

1) Letter of recommendation from the school
2) Copy of residence card
3) Essay on the chosen topic (400-800 characters)
*Choose one of the following two topics

Reason for Studying Abroad

My Dream for the Future
*Write it in Japanese by hand and submit the Word document as well.
4）Answers to questions about Lee Soo Hyun

(Click here for Lee Soo Hyun’s profile)
5）Consent Form for the Provision of Personal Information (Word)

Application Period

July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

How to apply

To apply for the scholarship, please ask the Japanese language school you are currently enrolled in. For details, please refer to the application guidelines on our website.

“LSH Asia Scholarship Foundation Main Site
Application Guidelines page”

Scholarship Supporters

This scholarship is made possible by the warm support of donors and co-members who share our philosophy. Below are some of our supporters (organizations that have given permission to publicize their support)