To support the securing and retention of human resources at small and medium-sized enterprises in Okinawa Prefecture, a portion of the expenses borne by companies for scholarship repayment assistance provided to their employees will be subsidized.
Okinawa Prefecture: Okinawa Prefecture Scholarship Proxy Repayment Support Subsidy (FY2026)
October 6, 2026
Summary
This program subsidizes part of the costs borne by small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors in Okinawa Prefecture that provide scholarship repayment assistance to their employees.
Key Information
| Location | Okinawa |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥90,000 per person |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (3/4 for certified companies); for certified companies, the annual limit is ¥135,000 per person. |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / Management improvement and strengthening |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Okinawa Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.okinawa.lg.jp/shigoto/keizai/1009879/1010143/1010156.html |