What if your plan to study in Japan came with monthly financial support of up to ¥230,000? The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation (HESF) offers scholarships for international students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees at graduate schools in Japan.
Quick Facts
- Opportunity Type: International Graduate Scholarship
- Host Organization: Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
- Location: Japan
- Study Level: Master’s and PhD/Doctoral
- Nationality: International students worldwide
- Degree Required: You must either already have completed your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree or be finishing it so that you can enroll in a graduate-level program.
- Age:
- Master’s Degree Program (Applicants must generally be 30 years old or younger)
- Doctoral (PhD) Degree Program (Applicants must generally be 35 years old or younger)
- Work Experience: None
- Stipend: ¥180,000–¥230,000 per month
- Tuition Support: Included as part of the scholarship support
- Additional Support: Academic conference travel support
- Application Fee: None
- Funding Type: Non-repayable scholarship
- Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 22:00 JST
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
Selected scholars receive substantial monthly financial support to help with living expenses in Japan. The scholarship also provides tuition support and assistance related to participation in academic conferences.
Beyond the financial support, scholars become part of an international alumni network connecting students pursuing research and graduate education in Japan.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is intended for international students planning to enroll in, or already enrolled in, Master’s or Doctoral programs at accredited Japanese graduate institutions.
Deadline
October 31, 2026 — 22:00 JST
That means applicants should not wait until the final day to prepare their documents and submit their application.
Could ¥230,000 a month make studying in Japan a very different experience?
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