text: **The SMBC Foundation**
  **for International Cooperation**
  The SMBC Foundation for International Cooperation 
  The SMBC Foundation for International Cooperation 
  strives to assist in developing the human resources 
  strives to assist in developing the human resources 
  necessary to achieve sustainable growth in develop 
  necessary to achieve sustainable growth in develop- 
  ing economies as well as to promote international 
  ing economies as well as to promote international 
  exchange activities. The foundation has provided 
  exchange activities. The foundation has provided 
  financial support for students from Asian countries 
  financial support for students from Asian countries 
  each year, enabling them to attend universities in 
  each year, enabling them to attend universities in 
  Japan. The foundation also offers subsidies to 
  Japan. The foundation also offers subsidies to 
  research institutes and researchers undertaking 
  research institutes and researchers undertaking 
  projects related to developing countries. 
  projects related to developing countries. 