Creation of Integrated Scholarship System Combining Study Abroad and Work Experience: Nihonkai Shinkin Bank and The University of Shimane Sign Collaboration Agreement

1. Purpose

The university is committed to fostering 'glocal' human resources—individuals who combine a global perspective with the practical ability to solve local issues, leveraging their specialized knowledge and language skills.

With the sponsorship of Nihonkai Shinkin Bank, the university has established a new grant-type scholarship system for undergraduate students interested in working in the western region of Shimane Prefecture. This system combines overseas study with work experience at the bank. A collaboration agreement has been signed to jointly develop glocal human resources.

2. Overview of Collaboration

- Establishment of the grant-type scholarship system 'Regional Collaboration Enterprise Study Abroad Grant Scholarship' under the sponsorship of Nihonkai Shinkin Bank, combining overseas study and work experience at the bank. - Implementation of a short-term study abroad program at Lapu-Lapu Cebu International University in the Philippines, integrated with preliminary learning at Nihonkai Shinkin Bank and post-return work experience. - By combining overseas study with local work experience, the program aims to cultivate human resources with both international perspectives and local problem-solving abilities (a new model of 'long-term practical career education'). - Target: Undergraduate students at the Hamada Campus. - Scholarship amount: 200,000 yen per person, with approximately 2 recipients per year planned (fully funded by Nihonkai Shinkin Bank).

3. Collaboration Agreement Signing Ceremony

- Date and Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 14:00 - 14:30 (scheduled end) - Venue: Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Main Building, Hamada Campus, The University of Shimane - Signatories: (Nihonkai Shinkin Bank) Yuji Tokutomi, Chairman - (The University of Shimane) Kazuya Yamashita, Chairman and President

4. Contact Information

- Matsue Campus Academic Affairs Division Career Support Office: Ito - Phone: 0852-20-0251 - Hamada Campus Academic Affairs Division Career and Student Support Section: Fujimoto - Phone: 0855-24-2202