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1-5-1　Total number of scholarship recipients

The cumulative number of recipients of Sophia University scholarships, Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarships, and other external scholarships has been monitored annually. In AY2020, the number of recipients increased significantly due to the introduction of the national Higher Education Support Program as well as various support measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the end of the pandemic, the number has remained at a high level as the Higher Education Support Program became firmly established. In AY2025, eligibility for the program was expanded to include households with multiple dependent children, resulting in a year-on-year increase of approximately 1,000 recipients to 5,075. Consequently, the cumulative number of scholarship recipients is now approximately 1.5 times higher than the level recorded in AY2019, before the introduction of the Higher Education Support Program.

1-5-2　Sophia University Scholarships: Number of Recipients

Sophia University offers more than 70 university-funded scholarship programs for both Japanese and international students, providing financial assistance and promoting academic excellence to ensure that all students can pursue their studies with confidence. These programs include tuition reduction and grant-type scholarships for students facing financial hardship, as well as awards and incentives that recognize outstanding academic achievement. For international students paying their own expenses, scholarship selection reflects their actual financial circumstances, enabling support tailored to diverse national and economic backgrounds.

1-5-3　Newly granted recipients of Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship

JASSO Scholarships include Category 1 Loans (interest-free), Category 2 Loans (with interest), and benefits provided under the national Higher Education Support Program.   Since the introduction of the national Higher Education Support Program in AY2020, the number of recipients of Category 1 and Category 2 Loans has declined. However, growth in the number of students receiving benefits under the program has largely offset this trend, resulting in the overall number of JASSO Scholarship recipients remaining relatively stable. In AY2025, the Higher Education Support Program was expanded to include students from households with three or more dependent children, regardless of income level. As a result, the total number of recipients increased by approximately 1,500 students, reaching nearly three times the previous year’s level.

1-5-4　Extracurricular student organizations and membership

A total of 306 extracurricular clubs are registered, with 10,022 total memberships and 7,148 unique student members. The overall student participation rate in extracurricular activities is 58.0%. The breakdown of extracurricular organizations is as follows: 43 organizations affiliated with the Athletic Activities Alliance, 11 organizations under the Music Activities Committee, 6 organizations under Theatrical Activities Comittee, and 246 other organizations. Among these “other organizations,” approximately 35% are engaged in culture, arts, and literature-related activities, about 24% in sports, dance, and outdoor activities, about 20% in academic and research activities, about 11% in volunteer and social contribution activities, and 10% in international exchange activities.