Watanuki International Scholarship

Watanuki International Scholarship Foundation （公財）綿貫国際奨学財団 5 eligible countries or regions After you enrol
¥250,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥250,000 /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
Aug-Oct 2026
Applications open

Source wording: “Aug.-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

    East Asia, Oceania, South Asia, South Pacific countries, Southeast Asia

  • Study level

    Master's, PhD

  • Where you must be

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

  • Also required

    21 designated universities — contact the school. The foundation does not accept inquiries from students.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥250,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year (maximum of 3 years)
With another scholarship Not permitted
Awarded last year 45 (grantees)
Places this year About 43