NHK has learned that the Japanese government will launch a new scholarship program for Ukrainian students who have evacuated to Japan following Russia's invasion of their country.

The government plans to accept applications for around 100 people and start the program as early as July.

The education ministry says Ukrainian students who have entered Japan since the invasion in February as well as those planning to study in Japan will be eligible. Recommendations by universities or embassies will also be needed.

The scholarship will include a monthly payment of about 920 dollars and travel expenses for those planning to come to Japan.

The government and universities will also cover enrollment fees and tuitions. The grant will be for one year.

Applicants will be called for interviews, but Japanese-language proficiency tests and other academic requirements will be taken into consideration.

The total cost will be estimated at roughly 1.18 million dollars.

The education ministry says 106 students and researchers had arrived in Japan as of May 11. Universities and other institutions have already begun providing them with support for tuition and living expenses.