Japan Graduate School Scholarship for International Students 2025/2026

Japan Graduate School Scholarship for International Students 2025/2026: Overview

This scholarship supports international students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees at Japanese graduate schools. Applicants may apply from abroad if they have already secured admission to a Japanese graduate school.

• Open to all nationalities

• All research fields are accepted

• Direct application to the foundation (no university pre-selection required)

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be foreign students accepted into or enrolled in a Japanese graduate school (Master’s or Doctoral program).

• Submit applications directly to the foundation.

• Be prepared to undergo document screening and interviews (in Tokyo or online).

Benefits

The scholarship provides a monthly stipend for the minimum required duration of the degree:

• ¥230,000/month – for 1–2 year degrees

• ¥210,000/month – for 3-year degrees

• ¥180,000/month – for programs longer than 3 years

Fellowship/Program Components

• Financial support covering the entire study period.

• Flexibility in field of study (STEM, Social Sciences, Arts, etc.).

• Equal opportunity for students applying from within Japan or abroad.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Confirm eligibility through the official guidelines.

• Apply via the online application system.

• Submit required documents, including:

  • Completed application form

  • Academic transcripts and admission proof

  • A 2-minute video presentation describing their research

• Save the generated PDF application form and application number for result announcements.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on:

• Strength of academic and research proposal

• Performance in document screening

• Interview results (clarity of research goals, potential contribution to field, motivation)

Application Timeline

• Application Period: September 1 – October 31, 2025

• Document Screening Results: January 31, 2026 (posted on official website)

• Interviews: February 2026 (Tokyo or online)

• Final Results: March 31, 2026

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Japan Graduate School Scholarship for International Students 2025/2026