Takayama International Education Foundation Scholarship (Japanese language students)

Takayama International Education Foundation (TIEF) （公財）高山国際教育財団 Asia After you enrol
¥130,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥130,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration 1 year

How to apply

1
Ask your university

Your international student office nominates you — you cannot apply on your own.

2
early Dec 2026-early Feb 2027

Source wording: “Early Dec.-Early Feb.”. 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

    Japanese language school

  • 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. Japanese language institute students within 1 year and 1 month since arrival in Japan.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥130,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year (Apr.-Mar.)
With another scholarship Not permitted
Awarded last year 35 (grantees)
Places this year 45