To promote the return and settlement of young people in the prefecture, who will become future leaders, the prefecture and city are working together to recruit candidates for scholarship repayment support from among university students and others receiving scholarships.
Yamagata Prefecture, Higashine City: FY2026 New Yamagata Scholarship Repayment Support Program (Yamagata Youth Retention Track) — Additional Recruitment
October 6, 2026
Summary
Yamagata Prefecture and Higashine City are recruiting candidates for scholarship repayment support to encourage young people to return to and settle in the prefecture. The program is open to individuals, including university students receiving scholarships.
Key Information
| Location | Higashine City, Yamagata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,248,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; regional revitalization and community development |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Higashine City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.higashine.yamagata.jp/news/3160 |