Aichi Scholarship Program

Aichi Prefectural Government 愛知県 6 eligible countries or regions Apply from abroad
¥150,000 per month
Yes tuition covered
Amount ¥150,000 /mo
Tuition Covered
Travel to Japan Covered
Duration 2.5 years

How to apply

1
Direct, or via your university

Either route is accepted. Check with your international office first.

2
late Feb-mid May 2027

Source wording: “Late Feb.-Mid May”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening

A single screening stage.

Open to citizens of essentially any UN member state, which makes it one of the few large from-abroad awards with no regional restriction.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Cook Islands, Kosovo, Niue, Taiwan, United Nations Member States (excluding Japan and North Korea), Vatican City

  • Study level

    Master's, Research student

  • Age

    Under 35 (as of Apr. 1)

  • Field of study

    Fields recognized as pertinent to the support of Aichi's industry

  • Where you must be

    You can apply before arriving in Japan.

  • Also required

    Applicants must be citizens of and currently reside in an eligible state, and must intend to seek employment at a company headquartered in Aichi or at the Aichi branch of a company headquartered elsewhere.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥150,000
DetailLiving allowance ¥150,000/mo, travel to Japan, and school expenses (entrance examination fee, entrance fee, tuition)
TuitionCovered
Travel to JapanCovered
For how long2.5 years
With another scholarship Not permitted
Awarded last year 5 (grantees)
Places this year 5