Honjo International Scholarship for Foreign Students

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation （公財）本庄国際奨学財団 Open to all nationalities Apply from abroad
¥230,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥230,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration Master's 1-2 years

How to apply

1
Apply to the provider

You apply yourself, without a nomination from a university.

2
Sep-Oct 2026
Applications open

Source wording: “Sep.-Oct.”. 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

    Master's, PhD

  • Age

    Must start the course by 30 (master's) or 35 (doctoral)

  • Where you must be

    You can apply before arriving in Japan.

  • Also required

    Recipients are required to work in their home country after graduation.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥230,000
DetailMaster's ¥230,000/mo, doctoral ¥180,000/mo; MEXT and JSPS Research Fellowships may be held concurrently
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how longMaster's 1-2 years; doctoral 4-5 years
With another scholarship Allowed
Last year — awarded / applied 8/647
Places this year Approximately 10