2024/7/19

On Thursday, July 11, a ceremony was held to present Morita Fund Scholarship winners with their scholarship certificates. Fourth-year student Rika Domon (Department of Japanese Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies) and second-year student Himari Numata (Department of English Studies for Careers, Junior College), received their certificates from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) Chancellor and Chair of the Board of Governors Tetsushi Horikawa on behalf of 49 University students and 2 Junior College students,

The Morita Fund Scholarship is awarded to exemplary students who exhibit outstanding academic performance.

Mr. Horikawa offered strong words of encouragement, stating, "The certificates awarded today are reflective of your excellent academic performance. But more important than this is how you all decide to live the rest of your lives. I hope you will follow your dreams as you pursue future endeavors."

KUFS President Takahiro Ono congratulated the recipients, saying, "Make good use of the funds received through this scholarship in your studies and efforts in society. It is my sincere wish that all of you enjoy your lives as students to the fullest."

Fourth-year student Risa Tanaka (Department of Global Studies, Faculty of Global Engagement) expressed her gratitude on behalf of the scholarship recipients: "From the day I first enrolled at KUFS up until now, I have worked hard to honor the academic spirit established by the University's founder. It is an honor to receive this scholarship and, moving forward, I intend to apply myself with even greater diligence and achieve personal growth so that I can make meaningful contributions to the world."

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