Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School 2027

This scholarship is open to foreign students who study or plan to study in a Japanese graduate school for a doctoral or master’s degree. Applications can be submitted from abroad if applicants are accepted to a Japanese graduate school. All nationalities and research fields are welcome. Applicants may directly apply to the foundation without pre-selection by the university.

• Table of Content
• About Honjo International Scholarship Foundation (HISF)
• Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship

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

Requirements for Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, the student must meet ALL of the requirement criteria listed below.

1. The student must not possess Japanese citizenship.
2. The student must be enrolled as of April 2027 or currently applying for the academic course starting from April 2027 at a graduate school in Japan. Those who are already enrolled and those who are not enrolled yet (including people who are currently employed with jobs at the time of applying for the program) are both eligible to apply for this scholarship if they are going to be enrolled in April 2027. Those who are going to enter graduate schools in the fall of 2027 can apply for this scholarship program.
3. In principle, the student enrolling in a professional graduate school is not eligible to apply. However, the student who can submit a research plan is eligible to apply.
4. The enrolment duration until graduation must be longer than 12 months.
5. To be eligible, the student applying for the PhD program must start the PhD course by the age of 35. The student applying for the master’s program must start the master’s course by the age of 30 (No exceptions).
6. The student must have a strong commitment to serving their home country as a future career plan.
7. The student must have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, attend events organized by the Foundation and take part in the network as an alumni member.
8. The student must be able to carry out a basic conversation in Japanese. Interviews will be conducted in Japanese (No exceptions).

Interview date, Process and Venue for Honjo Scholarship for Foreign Students Studying in Japanese Graduate School Postgraduate Scholarship

Application and screening schedule

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Confirm that you are eligible to apply.
2. 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. 
3. 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 guideline (PDF 162KB)

Template of research plan (WORD 31KB)

When you ask questions, use the inquiry form or send an email to Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

For more information, kindly visit Honjo International Scholarship Foundation webpage.