Amount
¥100,000 /mo
Tuition
Not covered
Travel to Japan
Covered
Duration
2 years
How to apply
1
Apply to the provider
You apply yourself, without a nomination from a university.
2
1-31 Oct 2026
Applications open Source wording: “Oct. 1 - Oct. 31”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.
3
Document screening + Interview
Expect each stage in that order.
No nationality restriction. Distinct from the foundation's much larger in-Japan programme, which is applied for after enrolment.
Can I apply?
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Study level
Bachelor, Master's, PhD
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Age
Under 45
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Where you must be
You can apply before arriving in Japan.
What you get
Monthly stipend¥100,000
DetailUndergraduate ¥100,000/mo, graduate ¥140,000/mo, both plus airfare to Japan
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanCovered
For how long2 years
With another scholarship
Not permitted
Last year — awarded / applied
6/60
Places this year
A few