Nomura Foundation Scholarship

Nomura Foundation （公財）野村財団 Open to all nationalities Apply from abroad
¥200,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥200,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration 2 years

How to apply

1
Apply to the provider

You apply yourself, without a nomination from a university.

2
Sep 2026

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

3
Document screening + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Open to all nationalities.

  • Study level

    Master's, PhD

  • Age

    35 or under

  • Field of study

    Humanities, Social Science

  • Where you must be

    You can apply before arriving in Japan.

  • Also required

    Applicants submitting before school admission must state the date the examination result will be announced.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥200,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long2 years
With another scholarship Allowed, other grants up to ¥50,000/mo
Awarded last year Undisclosed
Places this year 10

Where you can use it

This award names 6 designated universities.

Hitotsubashi University Keio University Kyoto University The University of Osaka The University of Tokyo Waseda University