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SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS STUDYING IN JAPANESE GRADUATE SCHOOL

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Application Deadline: October 31 2025

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. 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.

ELIGIBILITY:

The student must not possess Japanese citizenship.

The student must be enrolled as of April 2026 or currently applying for the academic course starting from April 2025 at a graduate school in Japan. Those who are already enrolled and those who are not enrolled yet (including people who are currently employed with jobs at the time of applying for the program) are both eligible to apply for this scholarship if they are going to be enrolled in April 2026. Those who are going to enter graduate schools in the fall of 2026 can apply for this scholarship program.

In principle, the student enrolling in a professional graduate school is not eligible to apply. However, the student who can submit a research plan is eligible to apply.

The enrolment duration until graduation must be longer than 12 months.

The student applying for the PhD program must start the PhD course by the age of 35.

The student applying for the master’s program must start the master’s course by the age of 30 (No exceptions).

The student must have a strong commitment to serving their home country as a future career plan.

The student must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, attend events organized by the Foundation, and take part in the network as an alumni member.

The student must be able to carry out a basic conversation in Japanese. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese (No exceptions).

BENEFIT:

The scholarship will be provided monthly throughout the minimum period required to acquire the degree. The amount of scholarship depends on the period, as below:

　¥230,000 per month for a 1- to 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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ABERTAY UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

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LOCATION: Austria

Abertay University extends the application for the International Postgraduate Abertay Scholarship. This opportunity is open to students classified as having International (Overseas) fee status. No separate application form is required, and you will be assessed for the scholarship based on your application for study and your personal statement.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must meet all the eligibility criteria for the Scholarship/Award.

You must be a new entrant in the relevant year and register as a student at Abertay University to receive the award. Awards are not available retrospectively to current students.

Are classified as having International (Overseas) fee status by Abertay University.

Are applying for postgraduate study with the equivalent of a UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree or better (approximately 60% and above).

Are studying at an Abertay campus. 

Sponsored students (defined as government/company) are eligible for Scholarship awards.

Must be studying on campus in Dundee (with the exception of the Abertay Alumni Discount, which can be applied to Abertay Online students).

You must meet the terms and conditions of your offer of a place.

Successful recipients will have the award deducted from their tuition fees.

The University’s decision on the equivalence and eligibility of your qualifications and whether to offer an Award is final.

No separate application form is required, and you will be assessed for the scholarship based on your application for study and your personal statement.

If you meet all the eligibility criteria and are awarded an Abertay International Scholarship, you will be notified by us by email following your offer of study. Please continue to check your inbox once you have received your offer of study from Abertay, or if you have any questions about the awards, please contact Doug Watters by emailing international@abertay.ac.uk.

Please note: The International Postgraduate Abertay Scholarship may not be combined with other University Scholarships, discounts or the Scottish Saltire Scholarships. However, if you are an alumnus of Abertay, you are eligible for the Abertay Alumni Discount of 20%, which will be applied after any scholarship.

BENEFIT:

This £3,000 award is open to all prospective new international taught postgraduate students

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