On October 26, Josai University Educational Corporation hosted the award ceremony for the Noriko Mizuta Hungary scholarship at their Kioicho Campus in Tokyo. This marked the third year since the scholarship’s founding. Seventeen Hungarian exchange students from Budapest Business School, Corvinus University of Budapest, Szent István University, Eötvös Loránd University, University College of Nyíregyháza, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, and University of Szeged who are studying at either Josai or Josai International University were awarded the scholarship this year.

Spokesperson for this year’s scholarship class, Jambor Aliz Laura of JIU’s Faculty of International Humanities gave a few words on behalf of the group, saying, “The Noriko Mizuta Hungary Scholarship is a great source of relief for exchange students such as myself, enabling us to devote full attention to our studies. For this I would like to thank Chancellor Mizuta and all the other organizers at Josai and Josai International University who made this scholarship possible. During this year of study abroad, I hope to deepen my understanding of Japan significantly through the study of Japanese language, history, and culture, in addition to Japanese economics and society. Furthermore, as a representative of Hungary’s sister institution, I plan to be actively involved in furthering relations between Hungary and Japan. For these reasons, I’m sure that this year of study abroad will be one that I’ll never forget.”

Chancellor Mizuta also gave a brief address. She stated, “It was not long before this program that we so actively pushed for—of hosting Hungarian exchange students at our university—became a reality. And I can say that I am so proud of how successful this program has become. I will not soon forget all the effort and support from the Hungarian Ambassador and all the individuals at both schools who have contributed to this success. As for this year’s class of students who will doubtless play a major role in shaping the future of our planet: It is my hope that you will study and experience many things during this year in Japan and that it will guide you toward an outstanding career on par with those who came before you.”

Afterwards new ambassadors were selected for the Josai-Hungary Friendship Alliance, with Chancellor Mizuta bestowing this year’s representatives, Mayer Csilia and Jambor Aliz Laura, with an ambassador’s sash. We are sure that this year’s ambassadors will work hard to further cultural exchange between the two nations.

The Noriko Mizuta Hungary Scholarship was established to commemorate the visit in December 2009 of the Hungarian President Sólyom László to Josai University Educational Corporation’s Kioicho Campus. With the goal of serving as a bridge between Japan and Hungary through the development of human resources, this scholarship funds the tuition of outstanding Hungarian exchange students to Josai.

Scholarship Recipients

Josai University: 6 students

Name, Department	Home Institution
Büte Bettina, Business	Budapest Business School
Mayer Csilla, Business	Corvinus University of Budapest, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
Hanó Renáta, Business	Eötvös Loránd University
Vajsz　Enikő, Business	University College of Nyíregyháza
Stolcz Péter Csaba, Contemporary Policy Studies	Corvinus University of Budapest
Vittay Dominika, Business	Corvinus University of Budapest

Josai International University: 11 students

Name, Department	Home Institution
Jambor Aliz Laura, International Humanities	Eötvös Loránd University
Szilagyi Andrea, International Humanities	Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
Nagy David, International Humanities	University of Szeged
Sarkadi Emese, Media Studies	University College of Nyíregyháza
Alexander-Benedek Anna, International Humanities	University of Szeged
Ranyhoczki Regina, International Humanities	Budapest Business School
Esik Ildiko, Tourism	Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
Riznicsenko Ferenc, Tourism	Szent István University
Csoeke Kitti, International Humanities	University College of Nyíregyháza
Arvai Istvan Tamas, International Humanities	University College of Nyíregyháza
Ujhelyi Szilard, International Humanities	University College of Nyíregyháza