ITO Foundation Scholarship for Foreign Students

ITO Foundation for International Education Exchange （公財）伊藤国際教育交流財団 Open to all nationalities After you enrol
¥200,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥200,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration Within 2 years

How to apply

1
Apply to the provider

You apply yourself, without a nomination from a university.

2
1-31 Oct 2026
Applications open

Source wording: “Oct. 1 - 31”. 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

  • Age

    Desirably under 30

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    First-year master's students. The spouse of a Japanese national is not eligible.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥200,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how longWithin 2 years
With another scholarship Allowed
Last year — awarded / applied 10/165
Places this year About 10