NGK Scholarship

NGK Foundation for International Students （財）日本ガイシ留学生基金 Open to all nationalities After you enrol
¥120,000 per month
No tuition covered
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
12 Nov 2026-21 Jan 2027

Source wording: “Nov. 12 - Jan. 21”. 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

    Open to all nationalities.

  • Study level

    Bachelor, Master's, PhD

  • Age

    Under 35

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    Must study in Aichi prefecture.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥120,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long2 years (maximum)
With another scholarship Not permitted
Last year — awarded / applied 20/29 (including extensions)
Places this year 14