Amount
¥120,000 /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
May-Jun 2026
Source wording: “May-June”. 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?
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Study level
Bachelor, Master's, PhD, Research student
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Age
35 or under
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Field of study
Humanities, Social Science, Technology
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Where you must be
You must already be enrolled at a school in Japan. A “Student” visa is required.
What you get
Monthly stipend¥120,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long2 years
With another scholarship
Not permitted
Last year — awarded / applied
14/35
Places this year
14