Amount
¥70,000 /mo
Tuition
Not covered
Travel to Japan
Not covered
Duration
1 year
How to apply
1
Ask your university
Your international student office nominates you — you cannot apply on your own.
2
early Nov 2026-31 Jan 2027
Source wording: “Early Nov. - Jan. 31”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.
3
Document screening
A single screening stage.
This award is school-nominated. Applying to the foundation directly will not work — your university's international student office decides who is put forward, so go to them first and ask whether they nominate for it.
Can I apply?
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Nationality
Asia
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Study level
Bachelor, Junior college, Specialized training college, Japanese language school
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Where you must be
You can apply before arriving in Japan. A “Student” visa is required once you enrol.
What you get
Monthly stipend¥70,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year (Apr.-)
With another scholarship
Allowed, other grants up to ¥50,000/mo
Awarded last year
30 (grantees)
Places this year
30