Sato International Cultural Scholarship

Sato International Cultural Scholarship Foundation （公財）佐藤国際文化育英財団 Open to all nationalities After you enrol
¥30,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥30,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration 2 years

How to apply

1
Direct, or via your university

Either route is accepted. Check with your international office first.

2
Apr-early May 2026

Source wording: “Apr.-Early May”. 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

    Bachelor, Master's, PhD

  • Age

    35 or under

  • Field of study

    Japanese Paintings, Oil Paintings, Prints

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    Third-year undergraduates, first-year master's, first- and second-year doctoral. Attendance at the designated meetings and events is required.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥30,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long2 years (Apr.-Mar.)
With another scholarship Allowed
Last year — awarded / applied 10/43
Places this year 10

Where you can use it

This award names 13 designated universities.

University of Tsukuba

Also named: Aichi Prefectural U of Fine Arts, Hiroshima City U, Joshibi U of Art and Design, Kanazawa College of Art, Kyoto City U of Arts, Kyoto U of the Arts, Musashino Art U, Nihon U, Tama Art U, Tohoku U of Art and Design, Tokyo U of the Arts, Tokyo Zokei U (not in our catalogue)