Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation Scholarship

Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation （公財）三菱 UFJ 国際財団 Asian countries except Japan After you enrol
¥140,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥140,000 /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
May 2026

Source wording: “May”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

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

    Asian countries except Japan

  • Study level

    Master's, PhD

  • Age

    30 or under

  • Where you must be

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

What you get

Monthly stipend¥140,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year
With another scholarship Not permitted
Last year — awarded / applied 8/8
Places this year Up to 8

Where you can use it

This award names 4 designated universities.

Hitotsubashi University Keio University The University of Tokyo Waseda University