This article highlights current grant-type scholarships with a May deadline, focusing on the Ito En Memorial Education Foundation's 2027 scholar program. Open to university students nationwide with no regional restrictions, it provides 3.76 million yen per recipient (7,000 yen per month and a 400,000 yen entrance lump sum) for up to four years. Eligibility requires a high school second-year GPA of at least 3.8; the application deadline is May 15, 2026 (postmark valid) and 40 recipients will be selected. The program can be combined with JASSO’s grant-type aid; other grant-type aid generally cannot be combined; loans can be combined; bereaved scholarships can also be combined. Applicants must target four-year universities (national, public, and private) and submit the foundation's required form and family financial information.