Shiga prefecture has decided to provide support to students who are having trouble with daily life due to a decrease in income at their part-time job. Omi rice and other groceries will be supplied for free to students/international students who require them.
Apply here「しがネット受付サービス」(Shiga Net Application Service)
※Application may close once planned numbers are reached.
Goods will be delivered through home delivery to students.
1. Support for students/international students living alone and studying in Shiga
１）Eligibility
Students/international students enrolled in a university, college, technical college, specialized training school within the prefecture, living alone and having trouble with daily life.２）Number of people (expected numbers)
2,000 people３）What you can receive
(1)Omi rice「Mizukagami」(2kgs)、(2)cereal, canned foods, drinks, etc.４）Application
- Apply at your university/education facility of enrollment if you wish to receive the goods.
- You will be required to fill out a survey at time of application. ※Method and duration of application differ among universities. Please inquire at your school for details.
2. Support for students born in Shiga who are living alone outside the prefecture
１）Eligibility
Students born in Shiga, enrolled in university or other education facility outside the prefecture, living alone and having trouble with daily life.２）Number of people (expected)
2,000 people３）What you can receive
Omi rice「Mizukagami」(2kgs)４）Application・Duration of application
Apply from the following site（you will be required to fill out a survey in Japanese）Apply here「しがネット受付サービス」(Shiga Net Application Service)
【Duration of application】
May 25 (Monday) – June 14 (Sunday), 2020 11:59pm (scheduled)※Application may close once planned numbers are reached.
Goods will be delivered through home delivery to students.
Support is through cooperation of companies that have offered groceries for free and Shiga Trucking Association that will deliver the goods.