Semmoto Scholarship

Frances & Sachio Semmoto Foundation （公財）千本財団 9 eligible countries or regions After you enrol
¥120,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥120,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration 1.5-2 years

How to apply

1
Direct, or via your university

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

2
late Jan 2027

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

3
Document screening + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, USA, Vietnam

  • Study level

    Master's

  • Age

    Under 29

  • Where you must be

    You must already be enrolled at a school in Japan.

  • Also required

    A letter of recommendation from the university is required.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥120,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1.5-2 years
With another scholarship Allowed
Last year — awarded / applied 4/19
Places this year 2-3

Where you can use it

This award names 22 designated universities.

Akita International University Hitotsubashi University Hokkaido University Institute of Science Tokyo International Christian University Keio University Kobe University Kyoto University Kyushu University Nagoya University Nara Women's University Sophia University The University of Osaka The University of Tokyo Tohoku University University of Tsukuba Waseda University Yokohama National University

Also named: Ochanomizu U, Tokyo U of Science, Tokyo U of the Arts, Yokohama City U (not in our catalogue)