The Kubota Fund

The Kubota Fund (A Charitable Trust) （公益信託）久保田豊基金 Developing countries with GDP per capita under US$7,000/year After you enrol
¥150,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥150,000 /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
early Dec 2026-mid Jan 2027

Source wording: “Early Dec.-Mid Jan.”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening

A single screening stage.

Eligibility is by national income rather than a country list, so Uzbekistan qualifies. Open to non-Student visa holders.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Developing countries with GDP per capita under US$7,000/year

  • Study level

    Bachelor, Master's, PhD, Research student, Junior college, College of technology (kosen), Specialized training college

  • Field of study

    Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Development Studies, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mechanical Engineering

  • Where you must be

    You must already be enrolled at a school in Japan.

  • Also required

    Focusing on academic specialties that will contribute to the development of developing countries. Read the Application Guidelines, uploaded to the official website around early December, then apply through the separate application site named there.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥150,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year
With another scholarship Allowed
Last year — awarded / applied 18/297
Places this year 18