Applications are currently being accepted for the Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School
The Hisayo Ikeda Scholarship Foundation supports international students who plan to undertake graduate-level study in Japan.Students from all nationalities and research fields are welcome to apply, provided they meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements.
Benefits of Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School
The scholarship will be provided monthly throughout the minimum period required to acquire the degree. The amount of scholarship depends on differs based on the period as below:
- ¥230,000 per month for 1 ~ 2 years degree
- ¥210,000 per month for 3 years degree
- ¥180,000 per month for beyond 3 years of degree
Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Requirements
- Foreign students (all nationalities, all research fields).
- Must not hold Japanese citizenship.
- Enrolled or planning to enrol in a Japanese graduate school by April 2027.
- Programme must last more than 12 months.
- Age limits: under 30 for master’s, under 35 for doctoral applicants.
- Basic Japanese language ability required (interviews conducted in Japanese).
- Commitment to contribute to home country and participate in Foundation events.
Application Date and Process
- Confirm that you are eligible to apply.
- Enter the “online application system.” Fill out the application form and upload the required files and documents. The movie which the applicant talks about his/her research for two minutes is required.
- Once the documents are submitted, the application number will be issued, and a PDF of your application form will be generated. Please save the PDF file, as you will need it when the result is announced on our website.
Application Deadline
31 October, 2026
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