Fukuoka City International Foundation Scholarship

Fukuoka City International Foundation （公財）福岡よかトピア国際交流財団 Open to all nationalities After you enrol
¥600,000 per year
No tuition covered
Amount ¥600,000 /yr
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration The minimum period required for graduation or completion

How to apply

1
Direct, or via your university

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

2
Apr-mid May 2026

Source wording: “Apr.-Mid May”. 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

    Bachelor, Master's

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    Students who want to work in Fukuoka, holding at least JLPT N3 or equivalent Japanese ability.

What you get

Yearly amount¥600,000
DetailPlural grants permitted, but the total including MEXT must stay within the foundation's limit
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how longThe minimum period required for graduation or completion
With another scholarship Allowed
Last year — awarded / applied 10/20
Places this year 10

Where you can use it

This award names 8 designated universities.

Kyushu University

Also named: Fukuoka I of Technology, Fukuoka Jo Gakuin U, Fukuoka U, Fukuoka Women's U, Kyushu Sangyo U, Nakamura Gakuen U, Seinan Gakuin U (not in our catalogue)