Application Period: 11am on September 1, 2026 ～ October 31, 2026
LOCATION: Japan
This scholarship is open to international students who study or plan to study in a Japanese graduate school for a doctoral or master’s degree. Applications can be submitted from abroad as long as the applicant is accepted into a Japanese graduate school. All nationalities and research fields are welcome. Applicants may directly apply to the foundation without pre-selection by the university. The scholarship is available for all accepted applicants (both admitted and enrolled).
ELIGIBILITY:
Must not have Japanese citizenship
Must be currently admitted to APU or in the process of applying (for either a master’s or doctoral program).
Conversational proficiency in Japanese is required. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese.
Applicants for the master’s program must be 30 years old or younger when starting the program; Applicants for the doctoral program must be 35 years old or younger when starting the program.
Must have a strong intention to pursue a future career serving their home country.
Must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and be willing to participate in events organized by the Foundation and join its alumni network
Applicants who wish to apply for the Honjo scholarship should check the foundation information site for the application period and eligibility and apply accordingly.
There may be changes to the scholarship conditions. Please be sure to check the details on the scholarship organization’s website.
BENEFIT:
The scholarship will be provided monthly throughout the minimum period required to acquire the degree. The amount of scholarship differs based on the period as below:
¥230,000 per month for a ~1-2-year degree
¥210,000 per month for a 3-year degree
¥180,000 per month for beyond 3 years of degree
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