Urakami Scholarship for Asian Students

The Urakami Scholarship Foundation (公財)浦上奨学会 2 eligible countries or regions After you enrol
¥50,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥50,000 /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
Mar 2027

Source wording: “Mar.”. 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

    China (Dalian), Thailand

  • Study level

    Bachelor, 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

    School recommendation required.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥50,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year
With another scholarship Not permitted
Last year — awarded / applied 1/1
Places this year 4

Where you can use it

This award names 1 designated university.