Sophia 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ – Top Student Grant

A unique opportunity for outstanding Bachelor and Master students at the 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg !

Each year, 12 top-performing students with a strong interest in Japanese culture are selected to participate in an immersive 3-week academic and cultural experience at Sophia 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½â€™s Yotsuya Campus in Tokyo. The student must be available during the mobility period, starting end of June.

What the Grant Covers?

The grant fully supports your international mobility by covering: 

– Round-trip flights to Tokyo 
– Accommodation in Japan 
– Registration and programme fees 
– Airport pick-up service in Tokyo 

Not covered: Meals & personal excursions (students should plan their own budget). 

    Application Process

    • The International Relations Office (IRO) informs faculties about the upcoming selection. 
    • Study Programme Directors (SPDs) receive a call for nominations (one student per programme). 
    • Nominations include academic results, current semester, and a short motivation. 
    • Deadline: Last week of February 

    • SPDs submit nominations to the FHSE Quality Office (QO). 
    • The QO prepares files, organizes the internal selection committee, and finalizes candidates. 
    • Each faculty forwards 4 selected students + 1 backup to the IRO. 
    • IRO notifies selected students and explains next steps. 
    • FHSE QO informs respective SPDs/DETs about non-selected students 

    • Selected students submit their official application to Sophia 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½. 
    • Application deadline: March 6th 2026 

    • Students travel to Tokyo at the end of June. 
    • SPAs verify that travel dates do not conflict with final exams. 
    • Course directors are informed accordingly. 

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