China News Service, April 27. According to a report by TV Asahi Japan on the 27th, in view of the expansion of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, Waseda University in Japan plans to issue emergency relief funds to students suffering from financial difficulties in the amount of 100,000 yen per person yuan).
Waseda University of Japan plans to issue 100,000 yen in emergency aid to students in need. (Photo source: Screenshot from TV Asahi, Japan)
According to Waseda University, the conditions for receiving emergency relief funds are affected by the epidemic economically, including those students who are temporarily unable to work hard and frugally and cannot obtain financial support from the guardian. If the eligibility criteria are met, the school will issue them 100,000 yen in cash.
The school also stated that the relief fund plan will be issued in early May, with a total amount of about 500 million yen. According to reports, the aided students are free to use the aid, but the school still hopes that they can use the money for rent, living expenses and communication costs.
In addition to Waseda University, Meiji Institute University, also located in Tokyo, will also help students by issuing cash. At present, the school plans to issue an amount of 50,000 yen for all students.