Takayama International Education Foundation Scholarship (graduate)

Takayama International Education Foundation (TIEF) （公財）高山国際教育財団 Asia After you enrol
¥190,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥190,000 /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
late Aug-early Nov 2026
early Mar-early May 2027
Applications open

Source wording: “Early Mar.-Early May, or Late Aug.-Early Nov.”. 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

    Asia

  • Study level

    Master's, PhD

  • Age

    Under 35 (master's), under 40 (doctoral)

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    Designated schools — refer to the website.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥190,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long2 years
With another scholarship Allowed, other grants up to ¥70,000/mo
Awarded last year 55 (grantees)
Places this year 67