Asahi Glass Foundation Scholarship

The Asahi Glass Foundation （公財）旭硝子財団 5 eligible countries or regions After you enrol
¥150,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥150,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration Up to 2 years

How to apply

1
Ask your university

Your international student office nominates you — you cannot apply on your own.

2
Apr-early May 2026

Source wording: “Apr.-Early May”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

This award is school-nominated. Applying to the foundation directly will not work — your university's international student office decides who is put forward, so go to them first and ask whether they nominate for it.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    China, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Viet Nam

  • Study level

    Master's, PhD

  • Where you must be

    You must already be enrolled at a school in Japan. A “Student” visa is required.

  • Also required

    28 designated universities — consult the international student adviser.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥150,000
Detail¥150,000/mo plus ¥200,000/year to support overseas research activities
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how longUp to 2 years (master's) or 3 years (doctoral)
With another scholarship Allowed, other grants up to ¥120,000/mo
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