UTokyo 2025 Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations

There are approximately 80 private organizations offering scholarships throughout the year. 

There are 2 methods of application for the scholarships for privately financed international UTokyo students.

(1) University Recommendation
The university recommends the candidates selected through internal screening processes to the various foundations.

(2) Direct Application
Students can apply directly to the foundations by themselves.

• Table of Content
• About University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
• Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations
• Requirements for Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations

Requirements for Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations Qualification

You need to check the detailed requirements for each scholarship: Some scholarships test the applicants’ Japanese language skills by requiring an essay or an interview and some foundations prohibit the scholars to receive any other scholarships. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

(1) University Recommendation
The students should apply through the administrative office of their Faculty/Graduate School. In some Faculty/Graduate Schools, the applicants are required to register in advance within a prescribed period. Therefore, please contact your administrative office and check whether or not you need to register.

(2) Direct Application
Students are required to apply to the foundations themselves. Please also check “Notes Regarding Application for Scholarships” (Japanese only) which gives general notes on items which you have to keep in mind when you apply for the scholarship. Applicants should also understand that the acceptance rate by private organizations is not high: In 2012, the University recommended 122 candidates in total and only 66 of them were accepted as recipients.

For more details, visit UTokyo Scholarship webpage