Scholarships for Prospective Students 2025 at Hokkaido University

Several competitive scholarships of differing amounts are available for students wishing to study at Hokkaido University. Please see the sections below for the scholarships you can apply for prior to leaving your home country.

Also, there are various scholarships available to current international students, and either applied for through the University, or directly.

• Table of Content
• About Japanese Government
• Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT)
• Aim and Benefits of Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT)
• Requirements for Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Japanese Government

Japanese government scholarship supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions, selected on the recommendation of Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, University, or Authority.

Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT)

Aim and Benefits of Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT)

• Scholarship Amounts:
  • Undergraduate students ¥117,000/month (*Nov. to Mar. ¥120,000/month)
  • Research students ¥143,000/month (*Nov. to Mar. ¥146,000/month)
  • Master’s students ¥144,000/month (*Nov. to Mar. ¥147,000/month)
  • Doctorate students ¥145,000/month (*Nov. to Mar. ¥148,000/month)

Requirements for Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT) Qualification

1. General
   • Overseas students who newly come to Japan to study at the Master’s or Doctoral level are eligible to apply. The recipients arrive in Japan in October. The number of recipients is very limited.
2. SATREPS and e-Asia
   • Applicants should belong to an organization participating in a project adopted by SATREPS or e-ASIA. Overseas students who newly come to Japan to study at the Master’s or Doctoral level are eligible to apply. The recipients arrive in Japan in October.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Hokkaido University Scholarship webpage