Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School (Honjo Scholarship)

Honjo Scholarship

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is open to international students who study or plan to study in a Japanese graduate school for doctoral or master’s degree. Applications can be submitted from abroad as long as the applicant is accepted into a Japanese graduate school. All nationalities and research fields are welcome. Applicants may directly apply to the foundation without pre-selection by the university. The scholarship is available for all accepted applicants (both admitted and enrolled).

Eligibility Requirements

• 1.Must not have Japanese citizenship
• 2.Must be currently admitted to APU or in the process of applying (for either master’s or doctoral program).
• 3.Conversational proficiency in Japanese is required. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese.
• 4.Applicants for the master’s program must be 30 years old or younger when starting the program; Applicants for the doctoral program must be 35 years old or younger when starting the program.
• 5. Must have a strong intention to pursue a future career serving their home country.
• 6. Must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and be willing to participate in events organized by the Foundation and join its alumni network

Award

The scholarship will be provided every month throughout the minimum period required to acquire the degree.
The amount of scholarship depends based on the duration of the studies (amounts subject to change):

• 230,000 JPY per month for 1–2 years
• 210,000 JPY per month for 3 years

Application and Selection Process

Applicants who wish to apply for Honjo scholarship should check the foundation information site for application peirod, eligibility and apply accordingly.

There may be changes to the scholarship conditions. Please ensure to check the details on the scholarship organization's website.

Website

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation