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Birkbeck Mimizuku Award in Japanese Studies

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Birkbeck Mimizuku Award supports students on BA Japanese Studies, BA Japanese Studies with Foundation Year and BA Japanese Studies with International Experience who are in financial need. It is open to Home and international students, full-time or part-time.

Two £5,000 awards are made: one for a student progressing to Year 2 and one for a student progressing to the final year.

Award Information

  • Enrolled on an eligible BA Japanese Studies course in the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication.
  • Financial need, normally household income below £42,875 a year, with evidence.
  • Registered Birkbeck student on a Bloomsbury-based programme (including online delivery).
  • May reapply in consecutive years.
  • £5,000 per award, for tuition fees only.
  • For programmes running over several years, payment is split across the years.

The deadline for 2026/27 has passed; details for 2027/28 are expected at the start of 2027.

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How selection works

  • If there are more equally eligible candidates than awards, academic record may be considered.
  • A second award in one category is only considered in exceptional circumstances.
  • Only one Birkbeck scholarship can be held; the highest-value award applies.

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