Atsumi International Foundation Scholarship

Atsumi International Foundation （公財）渥美国際交流財団 Open to all nationalities After you enrol
¥250,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥250,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration 1 year

How to apply

1
Apply to the provider

You apply yourself, without a nomination from a university.

2
1-20 Sep 2026

Source wording: “Sep. 1 - Sep. 20”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Open to all nationalities.

  • Study level

    PhD

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    Final-year doctoral students studying in the Kanto or Kinki region. No nationality restriction.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥250,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year
With another scholarship Allowed, other grants up to ¥100,000/mo
Last year — awarded / applied 18/130
Places this year 18 (including Japanese)