The Support Association for International Students of the University of Aizu (SAISUA)

Undergraduate School and Graduate School

学部・大学院

Objective

This association aims at supporting international students of the University of Aizu both physically and mentally.

Operations

SAISUA uses funds collected from donors to:

Give SCHOLARSHIPS to needy international students
ASSIST students with payment of premiums for their national health insurance
CO-SPONSOR International Talks that introduce cultures of the world
SUPPORT the regular meetings and volunteer community-outreach activities of the University of Aizu International Students Organization
SUPPORT the Welcome Party for new international students
Offer EMERGENCY assistance to international students in severe need

Annual Activity Reports

Organization

President	PERKINS Jeremy
Vice President	SATO Hitoshi
Directors	ZHAO Qiangfu
	ZHU Xin
	WATANOBE Yutaka
	BENSON Stuart
	VILLEGAS OROZCO Julián Alberto
Auditors	TAKAHASHI Ken SATO Takako

Regulation

Regulation

Donations

The donations of faculty and staff at the university, and donations from Fukushima Prefecture employees, labor unions, the Aizu Sangakukonwakai (Association for Aizu Industrial-University Relations) and from private citizens in the Aizu community allow the work of SAISUA to continue and flourish. We sincerely thank all donors for their continued support.

How to contribute

For a cash donation, please contact Office for Strategy of International Programs. (University of Aizu, Center for Globalization, Phone: 0242-37-2761, e-mail: saisua-c@u-aizu.ac.jp)
For other financial donation, please use SAISUA's account:

Bank Toho Bank

Branch Aizu Branch (No.401)

Account type ordinary Account

Name Aizudaigakugaikokujinryugakuseikouenkai

Account Number
2423709
An official receipt will be issued by SAISUA in both cases if it is necessary (please do not fail to provide your contact information to Office for Strategy of International Programs in case of bank trasfer)

Bank	Toho Bank
Branch	Aizu Branch (No.401)
Account type	ordinary Account
Name	Aizudaigakugaikokujinryugakuseikouenkai
Account Number	2423709

NEWS:

AY2022

Date	Activity	Place	Contents
January	SAISUA National Health Insurence Premium	UoA	Friday, January 31, 2023, 12: 50-13: 00 (room 128). A ceremony was held for 43 international students who applied for National Health Insurance subsidies. 1,000 yen per applicant were given this time by SAISUA beneficiaries.
November	SAISUA Scholarship Conferment Ceremony	UoA	On Monday, November 28th, 2022, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies. International students in need of financial support and demonstrating superior academic performance are selected as recipients of this scholarship. SAISUA gave 90,000 yen to each student at this time.
October	School festival	UoA	UoA School Festival "Soshosai" was held on October 29th - 31st, 2022, and SAISUA sold Chinese tea、Colombian coffee and ice cream at the festival.
October	SAISUA Scholarship Conferment Ceremony	UoA	On Monday, October 3rd, 2022, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies. International students in need of financial support and demonstrating superior academic performance are selected as recipients of this scholarship. SAISUA gave 90,000 yen to each student at this time.
September	MIni International Talk	Kakujyo Community Center	Date & Time: September 4, 2022 14:00-15:30 Location:Kakujyo Community Center Participants: from SAISUA: LI Haicui(master course 1st grade), DANDENIYA WEERASINGHEGE Hiruni Indra Dhanushi(master course 2nd grade),Otake(Staff of SAISUA) Labo Party Aizu Area Branch: about 30 members (Parents and their children) SAISUA was invited to Labo Party Aizu Area Branch's workshop for the fifth time. This year, two students respectively from China and Sri Lanka made presentations about their countries and culture for participants from Labo Party. Their presentations were followed by lively questions and answers
July	The First Term SAISUA Scholarship Presentation Ceremony (First time)	UoA	On Tuesday, July 17, 2022, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies. International students in need of financial support and demonstrating superior academic performance are selected as recipients of this scholarship. SAISUA gave 90,000 yen to each student at this time.

AY2021

Date	Activity	Place	Contents
Mar.	the Second Term SAISUA Scholarship Presentation Ceremony( Second time)	UoA	On Friday, March 25, 2022, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies. International students in need of financial support and demonstrating superior academic performance are selected as recipients of this scholarship. SAISUA gave 90,000 yen to each student at this time.
Feb.	SAISUA National health Insurance premium	UoA	Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, 12: 50-13: 00 (room 128). A ceremony was held for 29 international students who applied for National Health Insurance subsidies. 2,000 yen per applicant were given this time by SAISUA beneficiaries.
Dec.	the Second Term SAIISUA Scholarship Presentation Ceremony (First time)	UoA	On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies. International students in need of financial support and demonstrating superior academic performance are selected as recipients of this scholarship. SAISUA gave 90,000 yen to each student at this time.
Sep.	the First Term SAISUA Scholarship Presentation Ceremony (Second time)	UoA	On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies. International students in need of financial support and demonstrating superior academic performance are selected as recipients of this scholarship. SAISUA gave 90,000 yen to each student at this time.
Sep.	Mini international talk	Zoom	Date & Time: September 5, 2021 13:00-14:30, September 11, 2021 13:30-14:30 Location: From each home by Zoom Participants: from SAISUA: Zhu Xin, NGUYEN Van Thang, KABIR Raihan Labo Party Aizu Area Branch: about 40 members (Parents and their children) and 8 leaders SAISUA was invited to Labo Party Aizu Area Branch's workshop for the fourth time. This year, two students respectively from Vietnam and Bangladeshi made presentations about their countries and culture via Zoom for participants from Labo Party. Their presentations were followed by lively questions and answers
July	the First Term SAISUA Scholarship Presentation Ceremony （First time)	UoA	On Friday, July 2nd, 2021, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles.
Aplil	Donation of regular meeting of the Aizu Industry Forum	Washington hotel	The regular meeting of the Aizu Industry Forum was held on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 in the Aizu Wakamatsu Washington Hotel.

AY2020

Date	Activity	Place	Contents
Nov.	the Second Term SAISUA Scholarship Presentation Ceremony （First time)	UoA	On Friday, November 27th, 2020, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies.
Sep.	Mini international talk	Zoom	Date & Time: September 6, 2020 13:00-15:00 Location: From each home by Zoom Participants: SAISUA: Zhu Xin, LUU Xuan Son, Peng Boyuan Labo Party Aizu Area Branch: 40 members(Parents and their children) and 6 leaders
July	the first Term SAISUA Scholarship Presentation Ceremony （First time)	UoA	On Monday, July 13th, 2020, the SAISUA scholarship conferment ceremony was held at the 128 Conference room of the Research Quadrangles. SAISUA provides international students with scholarships every six months so that they can concentrate on their studies.
June	Donation of regular meeting of the Aizu Industry Forum	Washington hotel	The regular meeting of the Aizu Industry Forum was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in the Aizu Wakamatsu Washington Hotel.