The Makiguchi Memorial Education Foundation held its 2026 scholarship award ceremony for international students.

The Makiguchi Memorial Education Foundation's 2026 International Student Scholarship Certificate Awarding Ceremony was held on Friday, May 8 at the University of Makiguchi's Classroom S201. This scholarship supports international students (special courses, undergraduates, and graduate schools) who are financially difficult to study, and was established with the support of the Makiguchi Memorial Education Foundation.

At the beginning, President Yoshihide Akiya stood up and congratulated him, saying, "Please spend your life as a treasure student at Soka University, and when you return to Japan, I hope you will tell your family and friends about the treasures you have gained at Soka University."

Following the presentation of certificates, two students expressed their aspirations. Taikan Yamanaka (Faculty of Science and Engineering 4th year) from China said, "I will think about what the scholarship is for, and I will continue to grow by making use of the human education and expertise I have learned so far even after entering graduate school."

Mr. Vutti Sirirattanachai Tassapak (Graduate School of Science and Engineering Ph.D., 3rd year) from Thailand said, "Soka University is a university that nurtures human beings that cannot be measured by academic ability alone, which is why I will give back what I have learned to society and people."

Takahiro Okabe, chairman of the Makiguchi Memorial Education Foundation, introduced that the Makiguchi Memorial Education Foundation was established by Daisaku Ikeda Sensei in order to inherit the great life of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Sensei, the father of Soka education, and to cultivate human resources who will contribute to the happiness of people and world peace. I touched Professor Ikeda's thoughts on the scholarship and looked forward to the future success of international students.

Finally, President Mika Suzuki said, "I think there are many hardships and difficulties in leaving your home country and studying hard in a foreign country, but overcoming them, gaining strength through academic challenges, and growing as a person will send hope and courage to people around the world. I sincerely wish you all the best of luck and growth."