Yamagata Prefecture: New Yamagata Employment Promotion Scholarship Repayment Support Program (U-Turn Promotion Category) — 3rd Deadline

October 7, 2026

Summary

Yamagata Prefecture provides a subsidy to support scholarship repayment for people who return from working outside the prefecture and reside and work in Yamagata for a certain period. Applications are accepted by the municipality where applicants wish to settle.

Key Information

Location Yamagata
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥600,000
Subsidy Rate Fixed amount
Purpose Human resource development and employment; regional revitalization and community development
Eligible Applicants Individuals
Implementing Agency Yamagata Prefecture
Official Page https://www.pref.yamagata.jp/110001/bunkyo/wakamonoseishounen/wakamono/syogakukin/shichosonrenkeiwaku.html

For the purpose of promoting the return and settlement in the prefecture of young people who will become future contributors, a subsidy is provided to support scholarship repayment for individuals who, after working outside the prefecture, return to the prefecture and reside and work there for a certain period.

Applications must be submitted in person or by mail to the municipal office of the municipality where you wish to settle.