Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
LOCATION: Japan
This scholarship is open to foreign students who study or plan to study in a Japanese graduate school for a doctoral or master’s degree.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applications can be submitted from abroad if applicants are accepted to a Japanese graduate school. All nationalities and research fields are welcome. Applicants may directly apply to the foundation without pre-selection by the university.
Application and screening schedule
| September 1, 2026 ~ October 31, 2026 | Application period |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2027 | Result of the document screening announced *The application number of applicants moving on to the interview process will be posted on our website. |
| February 9, 2027 | Interview examination *Planned in Tokyo, otherwise interviewed by video call. |
| March 31, 2027 | Final result announced |
To apply,
Confirm that you are eligible to apply.
Enter the “online application system.” Fill out the application form and upload the required files and documents. The movie in which the applicant talks about his/her research for two minutes is required.
Once the documents are submitted, the application number will be issued, and a PDF of your application form will be generated. Please save the PDF file, as you will need it when the result is announced on our website.
The application guidelines for the scholarship 2027 are announced in August 2026.
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 years degree
¥210,000 per month for a 3-year degree
¥180,000 per month for beyond 3 years of degree
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