Scholarship for Foreign Students by Japanese Government 2024 (Fully-funded)

The Japanese Government, in partnership with the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation, is offering a scholarship for foreign students who want to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree program for the academic session 2024-2025.

This scholarship is available to foreign students interested in studying at a Japanese graduate school for a Master’s or Doctoral degree. Applications can be submitted from overseas if applicants are accepted to a Japanese graduate school.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Japanese Government

Host Institution(s): Japanese graduate school for a doctoral or master’s degree

Scholarship Worth: Fully-funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Master’s or Doctoral degree

Nationality: International Students

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Scholarship for Foreign Students by Japanese Government | DETAILS

The scholarship will be provided monthly throughout the minimum duration required to obtain the degree. The amount of scholarship depends on the period as follows:

¥210,000 per month for 1-2 years degree
¥190,000 per month for a 3-year degree
¥160,000 per month for a 4-5 year degree

Applicants of all nationalities and research fields are welcome. They can apply directly to the foundation without the need for pre-selection by the university.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Scholarship for Foreign Students by Japanese Government, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be an international student without Japanese citizenship
• Cannot be enrolled in a professional graduate school, unless they can submit a research plan
• Must have an enrollment duration longer than 12 months until graduation
• For PhD program applicants, they must start the course by age 35; for Master’s program applicants, they must start the course by age 30 (No exceptions)
• Must have a strong desire to serve their home country as part of their future career plan
• Must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and participate in events organized by the foundation
• Must be able to engage in basic conversation in Japanese as interviews will be conducted in Japanese (No exceptions)

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Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Applicants should access the “Online application system” and complete all required information. Upload necessary digital files and documents following the instructions on the Online application system.

Upon completing the application, an application number will be issued. Successful applicants’ application numbers will be announced on the website.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

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