Awards & Scholarships

– Doshisha University

  • Doshisha Business School has awarded me a generous scholarship. As a successful international applicant, I was awarded a 50 % Doshisha University Reduced-tuition Scholarship.
  • I subsequently also received the Doshisha University Graduate School Scholarship Award for 2014. The remaining 50% of the tuition fee is now covered as well for the first year.

– Sweden Japan Foundation

2014 I received a scholarship for studies in Japan from Sweden Japan Foundation. Donator: Carl Eric Stålbergs Stipendiefond. On the stipend ceremony, I met Princess Christina of Sweden.

– JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization)

2014 I also received the JASSO scholarship for graduate students for 6 months.  

– FinansförbundetFinansförbundet 2

2013 I received the 1st prize for the best financial essay of the year from Finansförbundet (The Financial Sector Union of Sweden).

Motivation of the jury

“The essay studies the work methodology of the stock analysts and it’s impact on the stock market as well as their perceived professional problems. The essay is well written with interesting content that is relevant today and has a clear connection to our business.”

Södertörns Högskola University interviewed me about it. (Article in Swedish)

(Information about the essay in English)

Daniel Jacobson – Get insights from Japan!