M. Maeda Memorial Trust Scholarship

M. Maeda Memorial Trust (Charitable Trust) （公益信託）前田増三記念奨学基金 Open to all nationalities After you enrol
¥50,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥50,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration 2 years

How to apply

1
Ask your university

Your international student office nominates you — you cannot apply on your own.

2
by 2 Jun 2026

Source wording: “Until June 2”. 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?

  • Nationality

    Open to all nationalities.

  • Study level

    Master's

  • Age

    Under 30

  • Field of study

    Cultural Sciences, Social Science

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    University recommendation required. First- and second-year master's students.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥50,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long2 years
With another scholarship Allowed, other grants up to ¥100,000/mo
Last year — awarded / applied 2/4
Places this year 2

Where you can use it

This award names 5 designated universities.

Chiba University Keio University The University of Tokyo Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Waseda University