Tonen International Scholarship

Tonen International Scholarship Foundation （公財）東燃国際奨学財団 Open to all nationalities After you enrol
¥220,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥220,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration Reapplication possible

How to apply

1
Ask your university

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

2
early Oct 2026

Source wording: “Early Oct.”. 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

    Open to all nationalities.

  • Study level

    Master's, PhD

  • Age

    35 or under

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    Schools in the Metropolitan Area. Recommendation required. First-year master's students.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥220,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how longReapplication possible
With another scholarship Not permitted
Last year — awarded / applied 3/3
Places this year 13