2025-2026 FCCJ Student Membership
The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan will grant a number of Student Memberships with the aim of encouraging students to enter the journalism profession. The Membership will entitle holders to take advantage of any events and FCCJ facilities that do not require financial obligation. Specifically, Student Members may attend press conferences and events as well as make use of the library. Students can attend luncheons by paying at the front desk. The membership does not include privileges for the restaurant/bar/sushi bar unless invited by a Member and Student Members cannot be served alcohol without proper ID to prove they are 20 years of age. The Scholarship and Young Professionals Committee also plans to coordinate internships as well as opportunities for students to interact with Member journalists.
The Membership is open to any full-time undergraduate or graduate student of universities in Japan enrolled in an accredited university program through at least March 2025 and has a serious interest in exploring journalism. It is open to both Japanese citizens and foreigners.
Students can apply by submitting an application form, a resume, a copy of a valid student identification card, a passport size photo and a short cover letter. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Students who already have Membership may renew it by submitting a copy of a student ID card or a document showing their expected graduation date and an updated photo.
Note: The Student Membership is treated as an FCCJ honorary Membership and is subject to the policies of the Club. Memberships are granted on a yearly basis. Processing may take three to four weeks.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Membership Affairs at membership@fccj.or.jp
FCCJ Student Membership Information 2025 (Word Docx)
FCCJ Student Membership Information 2025 (PDF)
FCCJ Student Membership Application 2025 (Word Docx)
FCCJ Student Membership Application 2025 (PDF)
Student Scholarship
Visit our scholarship webpage for information regarding our annual student grant program.
