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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

・This website provides information on scholarships for international students enrolled at Kyushu University.
・Before Kyushu University recommends the students to a foundation, we may have the screening within university first.

・Scholarship application process website
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-scholarship-application-process-1.pdf

・About On-Campus Selection
　If you wish to apply for a scholarship for which the selection process is conducted on-campus, please submit the application documents required for on-campus selection directly to the International Student Exchange Division
　【Website with information on required documents and application requirements for on-campus selection.】
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/On-campus-selection.pdf
　【Website to obtain application forms for on-campus selection】
https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/fzYwAC3JF2NTF0LK0Uko9ouQAgIhyqaBz1fv63OtEkbi
　*The application form for on-campus selection was revised on September 3, 2024 to include revised instructions for completion. Be sure to obtain the new form from this site.
　【Link for submission of application documents for on-campus selection】
https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/2z4rAy0J6sN3zDlSIV995KUmrWmfDKJH08PDMI1gKZi7
*You will need a password to access the site for submission. Passwords will be emailed to international students on a regular basis.

・ Email address for scholarship inquiries
intlr-pscholar@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

・Website with Q&A on scholarship applications
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/QA-List_ENG_202405.pdf

*Regarding the scholarship still open, you can check the application guidelines and its outline (in Japanese and English) by the click of the name of the scholarship. Applicants are required to review the application guidelines and its outline.

Publication Date Scholarship Application
Process		 Stipends Eligibility Japanese Language Proficiency # of
Recipient
2023		 Application
Deadline		 Required Documents (for on-Campus Selection) Required Documents (for Foundation) Comment
e.g.can be applied w/o
Japanese proficiency
No Name of Scholarship Duration Area 2024 Giving
notifications
New Mar 24, 2025 41 SHIIKI MASAKAZU Memorial Asia Scholarship Fund on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		\50,000 / month Master, Doctor *Those who will graduate in September, 2025 are not eligible. ・The application documents to be submitted to the Foundation must be written in Japanese.
・The applicant must be able to fill out the documents to be submitted to the Foundation in Japanese after being selected as a scholars.
・The scholars should be able to make a speech in Japanese at the presentation ceremony for a minimum of one to two minutes.		 1 Monday, March 24, 2025 - Thursday, April 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application Form (prescribed form)
　The applicant's seal must be affixed next to your name.
There is a column for reasons for recommendation by your supervisor. (Seal required)
(2)Financial situation (prescribed form)
(3)Research plan (prescribed form)
(4)Transcripts (original)
The transcripts must be from the current course of study. If the current course of study cannot be submitted, the one from the previous course of study may be accepted.
If it is not in Japanese, attach a translation of the document.		 *There is no interview at the time of selection by the Foundation.
*It is not possible to apply for other scholarships at the same time.
*If you are considering applying for other scholarships (including financial support such as the Challenging Researchers for the Next Generation Program), do not apply.
*If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you may not withdraw until the end of the scholarship period.
From April 2025 to March 2026 Entire Asia 1 June 2025
New Mar 19, 2025 43 The USHIO Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
1 nomination 		120,000 Yen / month Applicants must be enrolled in a master's or doctoral course as of April 1, 2025, and be under 30 years of age. Applicants must have no difficulty in Japanese as a foreign student.
Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak all of the following (1) through (3).
　(1) Applicants must be able to understand Japanese documents, including the Foundation's scholarship salary regulations and correspondence with the Foundation's office by letter and e-mail.
　(2) Applicants or scholars must be able to fill out application forms and monthly reports in Japan.
　(3) Scholars must be able to communicate in Japanese when attending ceremonies and communicating with the Foundation office by telephone.		 1 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Friday, April 4, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1) Scholarship Application Form (prescribed form: Excel File)
　The signature of the applicant on the first page should be autographed; the rest of the form can be typed on a PC.
　Emergency contact person must be an adult living in Japan, such as the applicant's supervisor.
(2) Scholar Recommendation Form (prescribed form: Excel File)
　Only the name of the supervisor is to be self-administered. The other parts may be written by the supervisor or inputted into data on a PC.
(3)Transcripts (original, for all courses after undergraduate)
　If it is difficult to obtain the original, a photocopy of the transcript or a printout of the web-based transcript is acceptable.
(4)Copies of the front and back of the resident card		 ・Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's or doctoral program at the University. However, applicants must not have taken a leave of absence, been absent for an extended period of time, or been in residence for an extended period of time. (The Foundation's FAQ states that students who have been out of school for a year or have taken a leave of absence are eligible to apply, but it is difficult for the University to recommend these foreign students unless they have a good reason to do so.)
・There is no interview at the time of selection by the Foundation.
・The Foundation's FAQ states that students who are concurrently applying for other scholarships are eligible to apply, but we are not able to do so.
From April 2025 to the end of the regular minimum term of study. No specification 1 Late June 2025
New Mar 18, 2025 38 AEON Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available
4 nominations 		100,000 Yen / month
Annual tuition fee		 1st, 2nd, 3rd year undergraduates, 1st year master's students *As of April, 2025. *Proof of Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3/N3 or equivalent.
*Application documents must be able to be typed or handwritten in Japanese in an Excel file.
*Must be able to handle events after being adopted as a scholarship recipient in Japanese.		 2 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - Wednesday, March 26, 2025 5:00 p.m. (1)Application form for on-campus selection
(2)Transcript(a copy is acceptable)
(3)Financial Situation, etc		 (1) Scholarship Application Form (prescribed form)
To be completed by the supervisor or equivalent (handwritten or data input, seal or electronic seal is acceptable)
(2) Scholar Recommendation Form (prescribed form)
　Only the name of the supervisor is to be self-administered. The other parts may be written by the supervisor or inputted into data on a PC.
(3)Transcripts (original, for the last year prior to the application)
　For those who were enrolled in another university or high school in the previous year, transcripts from the school attended.
(4) Documents showing Japanese language proficiency (Either (a) or (b) can be submitted)
　　(a)Certificate of passing JLPT level 3 (N3) or above
　　(b)Proof of Japanese language proficiency level 3 or above (e.g. a letter signed by the applicant's academic advisor at the university)
　If it is difficult to obtain the original, a photocopy of the transcript or a printout of the web-based transcript is acceptable.
(5)Copies of the front and back of the resident card
(6)Written pledge (prescribed form)
(7)Agreement on handling of personal information protection
(8)Photograph (JPEG data)
Frontal photo taken within the last 3 months, 4 cm (H) x 3 cm (W), white background		 *Number of nominees
Up to 4 nominees: Breakdown is at least 1 student from ASEAN (Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos)
*The documents to be submitted for internal selection, "Financial Situation, etc.," should be obtained from the following website.
＜https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/qzJUAlgJadNuYbdZ1ZsNCWm0dP-jhwso5osGuvzGN1aH＞　　
The file name is Applicable only to No.38_ AEON Scholarship)Financial Situation_etc.xlsx.
*The applicant must be able to attend the certificate awarding ceremony on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and actively participate in other events planned by the Foundation.
*There is an online interview during the Foundation's selection process.
*Please be sure to understand the attached "points of concern".
two years from April 2025 to March 2027 (for students who graduate within two years, the benefit will be provided until the month of graduation) India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Laos 3 Late May 2025
none Mar 17, 2025 82 YASUDA Scholarship Foundation (Sports) Application via University (No Campus Selection) 100,000 Yen a month *Undergrad 1st year who will newly enroll in April, 2025.
*Undergrad 1st-3rd year as of March, 2025.		 Application documents other than the recommendation form must be in the applicant's own handwriting and written in Japanese. 0 〜April 10   (1)Application formScholarship Application Form (prescribed form)
(2)Essay (prescribed form)
(3)Applicant Questionnaire (designated form)
(4)Letter of recommendation from the university (prescribed form)		 *The applicants need to belong to the sport club which is officially supported by Kyushu University. For more details on the application, please check the application information.
*If you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at the International Student Exchange Division
Till expiration of term of study No specification 0 Middle of June
none Mar 11, 2025 40 Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation(Direct Application) Direct Application 2,000,000, 1,500,000 or 1,000,000 Yen / year For students whose major is deeply related to the human health such as Medical, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Nutrition, Physical Education, Engineering or Business Economics. (Undergraduate 1st & 2nd year students can't apply) Applicants must be motivated to study the Japanese language.
*The Scholarship Application Form may be completed in English, but selection points will be deducted if applicants fail to show any motivation to study Japanese in the Scholarship Application Form and interview. 		1 1. new applicants (those who have never received a scholarship from the Foundation)
Web submission: Thursday, March 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Monday, April 21, 2025 5:00 p.m.
By mail: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Thursday, April 24, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (must arrive at the office)
2. for continuing applicants (those who have received scholarships from the Foundation in the past)
Web submission: Thursday, March 6, 2025 9:00 - Monday, April 14, 2025 17:00
By mail: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Thursday, April 17, 2025, 3:00 p.m. (must arrive at the office)
*Please note that the application deadlines are different for new applicants and continuing applicants.
　 (The deadline is one week earlier for continuing applicants.)		 None Please refer to the Foundation's website. This scholarship requires the direct application to the foundation. If you are interested in this scholarship, please check the details at the foundation website(Click on the scholarship name to view the Foundation's website).
[IMPORTANT]If you are currently receiving a scholarship(*) or applying for another scholarship, please be sure to declare those fact in the application form and the interview. It is a serious problem not to declare your situation regarding receiving/applying scholarship for whatever reason.
*'Scholarship' here includes any kinds of financial support from third party.
April 2025 - March 2026 (1 year) No specification 3 Mid July 2025
none Mar 6, 2025 81 Sakata Agriculture Foundation(Related to Agricultural Sciences) Application via University (No Campus Selection) 100,000 Yen / month Sophomore and above undergraduates, masters and doctorate *As of April 2025. Able to communicate in Japanese (JLPT N3 or higher, or equivalent or higher)   Monday, February 3, 2025 - Friday, April 18, 2025 No on-campus selection (1) Scholarship student application form
(2) Student ID (copy)
(3)Transcript of Academic Record (original)
(4) Letter of recommendation
(5) Alien registration card, passport, or other document showing status of residence (front and back copies)		 Students will be screened in May 2025, and interviews will be held after June 2025.
Students who wish to apply should contact the Study Abroad Division.
If you have any questions, please contact the Division of International Education.
　E-mail address: intlr-pscholar@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
(as from April, 2025)Minimum years required for graduation/completion. Southeast Asian countries, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, Latin American countries, African countries   Around late May 2025
none Mar 4, 2025 80 The Kamenori Foundation(additional recruitment) on-Campus Selection Available
1 nomination 		￥200,000/month New graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who will enroll or plan to enroll in April 2025(research students acceptable) Certificates regarding Japanese language proficiency are not required, but documents submitted to the Foundation and daily interactions will be conducted in Japanese. 0 Monday, March 4, 2025 - Wednesday, April 2, 2025 5:00 p.m. (1)Application Form For Internal Selection(in Japanese)
(2)Certificate of Achievement		 (1)Scholarship Application Form (prescribed form)
(2)Letter of recommendation (prescribed form)
(3)Transcript of Academic Record (the most recent transcript of the applicant's current course of study)
(4)Certificate of Acceptance
Photocopies of (3) and (4) are acceptable.		 Indonesia, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, and Hong Kong” have been added to the list of countries/regions of origin of eligible international students.
Up to the shortest term of study(Within 2 years in the undergraduate program and within 3 years in the doctoral program) Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Taiwan, Macau, Indonesia, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong 0 On or about April 8, 2025
none Mar 4, 2025 36 The Asahi Glass Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
5 nominations 		150,000 Yen / month, Scholarship to support overseas research activities Maximum 200,000 Yen (one time/year, during the scholarship period only) Master:1st year, PhD:1st year *As of April, 2024 (Excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese.
・In principle, communication with the Foundation's office will be in Japanese. The applicant must have some understanding of Japanese used in everyday situations and be able to express himself/herself in Japanese.
・Application documents must be typed in Japanese on a Word document. The research plan can be written in English.
・Interviews are conducted online in Japanese.		 0 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - Monday, April 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application Form (Prescribed form)
(2)Application Form (Prescribed form: Word file)
(3)Research Plan (Prescribed form: Word file)
(4)Recommendation letter from supervisor (prescribed form: Word file, to be filled out in Japanese in principle)
(5)Transcript (the previous course)		 *The five nominees are one from each of the five target countries.
*Those who have high motive to achieve the sustainable society.
*The shortlisted candidates must have an interview and attend the certificate ceremony after becoming a scholar.
*The Scholarship for Overseas Research Activities is awarded to students who are engaged in activities approved by the Foundation, such as presentations at academic conferences, research activities, and short-term study abroad.
The regular period of study at the graduate school in which you are enrolled after April 2025 (maximum of two years for master's programs and three years for doctoral programs). Thailand, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Vietnam 1 Early July 2025
noneEnd. 42 The MITSUBISHI UFJ Memorial Scholarship Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
1 nomination 		Master & PhD: \115,000 / month First-year master's students and first-year doctoral students: Law, Economics, Systems Life Sciences, Integrated Frontier Sciences, Science, Engineering, Systems Information Sciences, Integrated Science and Engineering, and Law School, Graduate School of Economics, Department of Industrial Management (Business School) Applicants should be able to communicate in Japanese.
The application form must be filled out in Japanese in an Excel file. It is desirable that the applicant be able to communicate in Japanese during individual interviews after employment.
Ineligibility will not be based solely on the fact that the applicant is not fluent in Japanese. Applicants should have an interest in Japanese language and culture and a desire to learn about Japan, even if all lectures are in English.		 2 Monday, March 24, 2025 - Friday, April 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (1)Application form for on-campus selection
(2)Transcript(a copy is acceptable)
(3)Standardized GPA Calculation Form (Excel)		 (1)Scholarship Application Form (Prescribed form: Excel file)
・Scholarship Application Form
・Standardized GPA Calculation Form
・CV (1)
・CV (2)
・Investigation of household finances and statement of reasons for application
・Statement of Income and Expenses of the applicant
・Research theme (graduate students only)
(2)Copy of Residence Card (front/back)
(3)Certificate of enrollment (original)
(4)Transcripts (original, current course of study)		 *The number of nominees consists of one undergraduate student and one graduate student.
*Those who can expect to receive scholarship for at least one year before the expiration of the term of study.
*"Standardized GPA Calculation Form," a document to be submitted for on-campus selection, should be obtained from the following website
＜https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/KzJVAF6JacNaZ7iH6OuUyKkBV6xOz2S7R9VbCaGbeV1V＞
The file name begins with "Application only to No.42".
*The deadline for submitting application documents to the Foundation is Friday, May 23, 2024.
From April 2025 to the shortest term of study in the current program Preference given to ASEAN member countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos) , but other regions are also acceptable 1 Early July 2025
noneEnd. 39 FUCHIGAMI Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available
8 nominations 		50,000 Yen / month Undergraduate:3rd year and over / Master / Doctor(As of April, 2025 ) Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese.
・The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand.
・The interview will be conducted in Japanese.		 2 Friday, March 7, 2025 - Thursday, March 13, 2025 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application(prescribed form)
(2)Letter of recommendation from your supervisor (free format)
(3)Transcript(The current course of study. If the current course of study cannot be submitted, a transcript from a previous course of study from the applicant's home country is acceptable.)
(4)Certificate of enrollment (original) or Letter of Acceptance		 *The application period is only one week, so apply as soon as possible.
*The deadline for submitting original applications to the Foundation is April 3, 2025.
From April 2025 To March 2027 Asia, Africa 3 April 2025
noneEnd. 34 YOSHIMOTO SHOJI Scholarship Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
10 nominations 		50,000 Yen / month Undergraduate, Research Student, Master, Doctor Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese .
・The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand.
・The research plan must be written in Japanese (approximately 1,200 characters) and can be written on a PC.		 0 Friday, February 14, 2025 - Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1) Scholarship Student Application Form (prescribed form)
　The guarantor section must be self-authored and stamped by your supervisor.
(2)Transcript(If the current course of study is not available, the previous course.)
(3)Research plan (about 1200 characters, any format)
(4)Copies of the front and back of the resident card		 ・Although the number of nominees for on-campus selection is 10, one nominee for each of all undergraduate programs and graduate programs.
・There is no interview during the Foundation's selection process.
・Since 2020, we have recommended 5 to 10 people to the Foundation each year, but the number of hires has been zero.
From April 2025 To March 2027 (2 years) *In addition, research students shall be limited to a maximum of one year. No specification 0 Early May 2025
noneEnd. 33 ASSURAN International Scholarship Foundation (Spring Application) on-Campus Selection Available
3 nominations 		100,000 Yen / month Undergrad 2nd and over, Master, PhD *As of April, 2025. Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese (equivalent to Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
・The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand.
・The interview will be conducted in Japanese.		 2 Wednesday, February 12, 2024 - Friday, February 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application(prescribed form)
(2)CV(prescribed form)
(3)Documentation of qualifications (for qualified applicants only, a copy is acceptable)
(4)Personal Statement(prescribed form)
(5)Attachment to personal statement(prescribed form)
(6)Letter of Recommendation (In the handwriting of the dean or faculty advisor or prepared by PC. Must be sealed)
(7)Transcript(If the one for the current course is not available, the previous course or the admission examination results/ranking must be shown)
(8)Academic Status (Schedule) Form (prescribed form, for undergraduate or new graduate students)
(9)Research Achievement (tentative) (prescribed form, for graduate students)
(10)Certificate of enrollment (for the current course of study. However, if you are a new student, submit the "Certificate of Acceptance" or "Letter of Notification of Acceptance")
(11)Copies of the front and back of the resident card
(12)Two photographs (one pasted on the "Scholarship Application" form and the other enclosed)		 ・There will be an interview in Japanese during the foundation's selection process.
・The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is March 19, 2025.
From April 2025 To March 2027 Entire Asia *Check the application information for the detailed area/countries. 2 Early June 2025
noneEnd. 24 JEES Ishibashi Foundation Scholarship (Spring) Application via University (No Campus Selection) 150,000 Yen / month Master, Doctor, Research Student (Major: Art History) *For the students enrolling in Kyushu Univ. from outside of Japan in 2025. *Participation in social gatherings (results reporting session conducted in Japanese) is required.
*Application forms can be filled out in languages other than Japanese (Excel data), but a Japanese translation must be attached.
*The applicants are required to have the Japanese language skill as you can understand the class in Japanese.		 0 Monday, February 10, 2025 - Friday, March 14, 2025 5:00 p.m. None These are the documents to be submitted to International Student Exchange Division.
(1)Application form (Form 1)(prescribed form)
(2)Recommendation letter from the supervisor (Form 2)(prescribed form)
*Both No.1 and 2 involve data entry into Excel files.		 *"Art History" widely includes history of Architecture and Photography as well as the one of painting and sculpture etc..
*Scholarship applicants should contact us at the email address below. We will send the documents to
be submitted to the Foundation by e-mail to those who wish to apply.
intlr-pscholar@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Maximum of two years starting April, 2025. However, if the student enrolls in May 2025 or later, the maximum period will be two years from the month of enrollment. No specification 0 Late May 2025
noneEnd. 32 Konan Asia International Scholarship Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
6 nominations 		70,000 Yen / month Undergraduate(Final-year students only)　／　 Master or Doctor(Final-year students will be given priority) *Those who will graduate in Sep. 2025 are NOT eligible. Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese.
・The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand (however, two compositions of 200 characters or less may be attached in Japanese typed in Word format).		 4 Thursday, February 5, 2025 - Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application and Attachment Form(prescribed form)
(2)CV(prescribed form)
(3)Personal Statement(prescribed form)
(4)Pledge(prescribed form)
(5)Certificate of enrollment
(6)Transcript(If the current course of study is not available, the previous course.)
(7)Recommendation letter from the dean or supervisor(Japanese only)		 ・There is no interview during the Foundation's selection process.
・The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is Monday, March 24, 2025.
From April 2025 To March 2026 (1 year) Entire Asia 4 Late May 2025
noneEnd. 31 HIROSE Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		Undergrad:180,000 Yen a month, Master & PhD:200,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Master, PhD .　*30 years or younger (as of April 1, 2025)　 Passed JLPT N1 1 February 12, 2025 (1)Application form for on-campus Selection
(2)Transcript(a copy is acceptable)
(3)JLPT N1 Certificate		 (1)Scholarship application form (prescribed form)
(2)Curriculum Vitae (prescribed form)
(3)Personal history (prescribed form)
(4)Certificate of enrollment, or a copy of acceptance letter for prospective students
(5) Copy of residence card
(6) Transcript of academic records (current course of study. (6) Transcripts (current course of study, orprevious course of study if not available)
(7) Letter of recommendation (sealed by the dean or academic advisor)Documents other than
*(7) must be written in Japanese.		 *The first screening is held within university. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at your Student Office.
*JLPT N1 is required.
*The scholars must attend the foundation events(4 times a year).
*Those who wish to apply for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation, or other scholarships in the future are not eligible to apply.
1 Year *The students with outstanding academic performance can be extended his/her period of the scholarship. Sub-India East Asia 0 Late May 2025
noneEnd. 29 SGH Foundation Scholarship (Doctor) on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		180,000 Yen / month Doctor: 2nd year, 4-year Doctoral course: 3rd year, 5-year Integrated Doctoral Course: 4th year *Only for spring enrollee *As of April 1st, 2025 The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand (Includes four essays on the purpose of study abroad, research, etc.). 0 Thursday, January 23, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application(prescribed form)
(2)Recommendation letter from the supervisor, etc
(3)Copies of the front and back of the resident card
(4)Transcript(Master's degree transcripts)
(5)GPA certificate
If the GPA is listed on the transcript, it does not have to be submitted.
(6)Certificate of enrollment		 *During the scholarship period, the scholars must attend the social events and certificate awarding ceremonies hosted by the Foundation.
*Interviews (including web-based) may be conducted as part of the Foundation's selection process
2 years from April 2025 to March 2027 ASEAN countries(Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) 0 Around late May 2025
noneEnd. 28 SGH Foundation Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		120,000 Yen / month Undergraduate: entering 3rd year(5th year who is on 6-year-undergraduate course), Master: enrolling 1st year, 5-year Integrated doctoral course : enrolling 1st year *Only for spring enrollee *As of April 1st, 2025 The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand (Includes four essays on the purpose of study abroad, research, etc.). 0 Thursday, January 23, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application(prescribed form)
(2)Recommendation letter from the dean or supervisor
(3)Copies of the front and back of the resident card
(4)Transcript
(5)GPA certificate
If the GPA is listed on the transcript, it does not have to be submitted.
(6)Certificate of enrollment(A copy of the letter of acceptance (letter of admission) for those who plan to enroll in a graduate course)		 *The number of nominees is one undergraduate student and one graduate student.
*During the scholarship period, the scholars must attend the social events and certificate awarding ceremonies hosted by the Foundation.
2 years from April 2025 to March 2027 ASEAN countries(Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) 0 Around late May 2025
noneEnd. 26 Kobayashi Foundation(pharmaceuticals） on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		200,000 Yen / month Undergraduate 3rd year and over(6 year program: 5th year and over) , Master, PhD majoring in a pharmacy-related field　*As of April, 2025. Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese (JLPT level 2 or above).
・The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand (Include two essays of 200 words or less).		 0 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 17:00 (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application(prescribed form)
(2)CV(prescribed form)
(3)Personal Statement and Attachment Form(prescribed form)
(4)Certificate of enrollment(A copy of the letter of acceptance (letter of admission) for those who plan to enroll in a graduate course)
(5)Copies of the front and back of the resident card
(6)Transcript(Those of the immediately preceding course or entrance examination results, rank, etc.)
(7)Recommendation letter from the dean or supervisor		 *There is an interview during the foundation's selection process.
*Those who are highly interested in international exchange and can join the foundation events(3 times a year) for sure.
*Those who wish to apply for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, the Japan Science and Technology Agency's Challenging Researchers Program for Next-Generation Researchers, or other scholarships in the future are not eligible to apply.
From April 2025 to the final year of the enrolled program Asia 1 End of April 2025
noneEnd. 25 Kobayashi Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		Undergraduate: 150,000 Yen / month, Master & PhD: 180,000 Yen / month Undergraduate 3rd year and over(6 year program: 5th year and over) , Master, PhD *As of April, 2025. Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese (JLPT level 2 or above).
・The application documents must be written in Japanese by your hand (Include two essays of 200 words or less).		 1 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application(prescribed form)
(2)CV(prescribed form)
(3)Personal Statement and Attachment Form(prescribed form)
(4)Certificate of enrollment(A copy of the letter of acceptance (letter of admission) for those who plan to enroll in a graduate course)
(5)Copies of the front and back of the resident card
(6)Transcript(Those of the immediately preceding course or entrance examination results, rank, etc.)
(7)Recommendation letter from the dean or supervisor		 *There is no interview during the Foundation's selection process.
*Those who are highly interested in international exchange and can join the foundation events(3 times a year) for sure.
*Those who wish to apply for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, the Japan Science and Technology Agency's Challenging Researchers Program for Next-Generation Researchers, or other scholarships in the future are not eligible to apply.
From April 2025 to the final year of the enrolled program. Asia 1 End of April 2025
noneEnd. 27 Tokio Marine Kagami Memorial Foundation (ASEAN Scholar) on-Campus Selection Available
1 nomination 		180,000 Yen / month Master, PhD *Those who proactively learn Japanese with initiative and attempt to communicate in Japanese, and those who have the desire to work towards achieving (Japanese) N1 level by the end of the payment period.
*Application documents are to be entered into an Excel file in Japanese.
*During the interview, self-introductions should be in Japanese, but English is acceptable for the rest of the interview. Japanese language ability is not required at the time of application.
*After being adopted as a scholarship recipient, the report to be submitted must be completed in Japanese, and Japanese must also be used at the exchange meetings.		 0 Monday, December 23, 2024 - Thursday, January 23, 2025 17:00 (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application, Self-Assessment Form, CV, Personal Statement(prescribed form)
(2)Certificate of enrollment (If you are planning to enter the university, "Copy of the admission letter" or "Pass notification of the university")
(3)Transcript (Transcript of the undergraduate school of your university if you are going on to a master's course, or a transcript of a master's course if you are going on to a doctoral course)
(4)Recommendation letter from your supervisor
(5)A health certificate (Could be sent at a later date, not at the time of application.)
(6)A copy of the passport		 Selection Schedule in the Foundation
・Document screening:　Result notification on Wednesday, April 15 via email
・Interview: On Wednesday, April 23
・Result notification on Thursday, April 24 via email
(as from April, 2025)Minimum years required for graduation/completion. ASEAN countries(Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)
 0 After Friday, May 16, 2025
noneEnd. 19 HASHIYA Scholarship Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
1 nomination 		110,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Research students, Master, Doctor Equivalent to JLPT N2 1 December 18, 2024
Announcement of on-campus selection results on or about December 23, 2024.		 (1)Application Form For Internal Selection
(2)Certificate of Achievement
(3)recommendation		 (1)Application form
(2)Curriculum vitae and personal history
(3)Letter of recommendation
(4)Certificate of enrollment or certificate of admission
(5)Certificate of Achievement (current or previous course of study)
(6)Copy of certificate of residence or residence card
(7)Essay
(8)Health certificate
(9)Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency Test
*Please submit (9) only if available.		 *University nomination is held. Please inquire the International Student Exchange Division.
*The foundation application form should be filled out in Japanese by your hand.(Including 1,000 words essay).
*The interview is held. (Language: Japanese only)
*Must be able to communicate in Japanese (JLPT N2 equivalent).
April 2025 〜 Till expiration of term of study Indonesia 1 Late March 2024
noneEnd. 22 Yasuda Scholarship Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
4 nominations 		100,000 Yen a month New undergraduate 2nd year who belongs to the School of Law or the School of Economics. (As of April, 2025) Filling out the application form and interview test will be conducted in Japanese. 0 Monday, December 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (1)Application Form For Internal Selection(in Japanese)
(2)Certificate of Achievement		 (1)Scholarship Application Form (fill in the application form)
(2)Essay (download the designated form from the scholarship website, handwrite the essay and attach it to the application form as a PDF file)
(3)Applicant Questionnaire (Download the designated form from the scholarship website, handwrite the questionnaire in PDF format, and attach it to the application form)
(4)Letter of Recommendation (to be attached by the Division of International Education after application to the department)
*All entries must be written in Japanese.		 *The foundation application form should be filled out in Japanese by your hand.
*The interview in Japanese is scheduled for late February - early March 2025.
3 YEARS at the maximum No specification 0 March, 2024
noneEnd. 20 SATO YO International Scholarship Foundation (Spring Application) Application via University (No Campus Selection) 180,000 Yen a month (Undergrad) , 200,000 Yen a month (Master, PhD)
+ Tuition subsidies + Society Attendance Grants (Master, PhD)		 Undergraduate students (transfer students from Japanese technical or vocational schools) and graduate students (first-year students entering a master's or doctoral program)　*Be sure to check the details in the application information. Application forms must be completed in Japanese.
Interviews will be conducted in Japanese.		 0 ~ Thursday, November 28   Please check the Foundation's website. *If you wish to apply for this scholarship, please be sure to notify the International Student Exchange Division by e-mail.
*If you have any questions, please contact the International Student Exchange Division.
*Those who have high Japanese language skill.(Interview will be conducted in Japanese.)
*The scholars must attend the foundation's events held in Tokyo more than 6 times a year.
*Those who already live in Japan
*The scholars cannot receive more than one scholarship
★For other requirements, please refer to the application information listed on the website.
2 YEARS Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam 1 1st Screening: by February 6, 2024 / 2nd Screening: by February 26, 2024
noneEnd. 17 KYORITSU International Foundation on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		100,000 Yen a month/60,000 Yen a month (depends on the type of scholarships) Undergraduate, Master, Doctor (depends on the type of scholarships) The application documents should be filled out in Japanese. (Including 2 types of essay.) 0 17:00 Thu, 12/12/2024 (1)Application Form For Internal Selection
(2)Certificate of Achievement		 (1)Application form 1〜3
(2)Certificate of enrollment (for applicants who plan to enroll in the school, the certificate of admission must be presented; photocopies are acceptable)
(3)Transcript of academic records
(4)Health certificate (dated after April 2024, including a chest X-ray. Photocopies are acceptable)
(5)Residence card (photocopy of both sides)		 *University nomination is held.
*In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask International Student Exchange Division for more details.
*The application documents should be filled out in Japanese. (Including 2 types of essay.)
*The scholars need to attend the events held by the foundation and submit required documents/reports.
*Those who already live in Japan.
*Those who finished entrance procedure or, are already enrolled in university.
For other requirement, please refer to the application information.
(*1)Area
South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongol, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thai, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, East Timor, Brunei, Maldives
1 YEAR See Comment(*1) 0 Early March, 2025
noneEnd. 18 IWATANI International Student Fund *Direct Application Direct Application 150,000 Yen a month Master, Doctor *Major: Natural Science and related field of study((excluding medicine and pharmacy)     December 1-20, 2024     *For further details, please chesk the website of the fund. This scholarship is the type of the direct application to the fund.
*This scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships or research support funds at the same time.(However, scholarships of less than 100,000 yen per month from the university are excluded.)
2 YEARS at the maximum East Asia, Southeast Asia *Check the application information for the detailed area/countries.   Middle February, 2025
noneEnd. 79 Trust Forum Foundation Scholarship Application via University (No Campus Selection) 150,000 yen per month Those majoring in Law (civil law, commercial law, trust law and related jurisprudence) and plan to enroll in a PhD course beyond their standard term of study as of April 1, 2025, are eligible.     - Friday, 17 January, 2025 Scholarship Application Form
Recommendation Form (with the Dean's name)
Letter of Pledge
A copy of the residence card (print both sides of the card)		   If you are interested in applying, please contact the International Student Exchange Division at the following e-mail address in advance to receive the application documents.
intlrshien@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
1 year None   February - End of March, 2025
noneEnd. 11 KAWASHIMA SHOJI Memorial Scholarship Fund on-Campus Selection Available
1 nomination 		120,000 Yen a month　(1,440,000 yen/year) Undergraduate 3rd or 4th year, Master, Doctor *As of April, 2025
(Major: Humanities, Sociology and Natural sciences)		 All applications must be filled out in writing in Japanese. (Including 3 types of essay. Each essay 800 words) 0 (Fri)November 15, 2024. (1)Application Form For Internal Selection
(2)Certificate of Achievement		 (1)Certificate of enrollment
(2) Transcript of academic records (If the transcript of the current course is not available, the transcript of the previous course is acceptable.
　 Applicants who will be enrolled in the second year of a master's course in April 2025 must submit an undergraduate transcript as well.
(3) Health certificate (certificate)
(4) Alien Registration Card (copy) or Residence Card (copy)* The reverse side is also required.
(5)(Attachment 1)(1) Purpose of study abroad and status of activities
(6)(Attachment 2)(2)Current research/study theme (published papers and other materials may be attached)
(7)（Appendix 3）(3)Future plans (relationship between study abroad and future plans after graduation, etc.)
*If you are applying for continuation, please submit the application form (application form - curriculum vitae - personal statement/recommendation letter) with documents (2), (3), (6), and (7) above and an outline of the YMCA statement at the preparatory stage.
(2), (3), (6), and (7) above must be attached to the application form (application form - curriculum vitae - personal statement/recommendation form).
The application form and attached documents will be used by the Steering Committee for the selection of the scholarship recipients.
The submitted application form and attached materials will be used by the Steering Committee for the selection of the scholarship recipients. Please note that submitted application documents will not be returned.		 *The university nomination is firstly held.
*All applications must be filled out in writing in Japanese. (Including 3 types of essay. Each essay 800 words)
*The scholar must attend the scholarship award ceremony.
*If the student receives the scholarship at the same time as another scholarship, the monthly amount of the scholarship must be less than 50,000 yen.
2 YEARS（Scholars need to be screened for continued payment after one year） No specification 0 End of March 2024
noneEnd. 13 TASAKA Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available 50,000 JPY a month Undergraduate, Master, Doctor *Those who will graduate in September 2025 are NOT eligible. Proficient in Japanese 0 （FRI）8/12/2024   (1) Tasaka Scholarship Fund Scholarship Application Form
(2) Letter of recommendation from academic advisor or similar
(3) Transcript of academic records (a certificate from the applicant's home country is also acceptable)
(4) Certificate of enrollment or letter of admission
(5) Proof of address (certificate of residence, copy of driver's license, etc.)		 *The successful candidates should fill out application forms in Japanese.
*The shortlisted cadidates of the foundation screening need to have the interview in Japanese.
*Every month, scholars are required to visit the foundation's office in Kitakyushu on the designated day to receive the stipend.
1 YEAR No specification 1 End of Feburary
noneEnd. 12 INOAC International Education and Scholarship Foundation （Direct Application） Direct Application 50,000 JPY per month Undergraduate, Graduate Students(No Research Students) *Those who will graduate in September 2025 are not eligible.     - October 20(Sunday), 2024 at 23:00     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
*For scholarship recommendation forms, please contact the student affairs office of your department or graduate school.
*The shortlisted applicants need to take interview twice.
⇒1st interview will conducted in December and 2nd interview will conducted in early to mid-February, both remote interviews. Students must prepare their own terminal equipment and communication devices for the remote interview.
From April 2025 to March 2027, not less than one year and not more than two years None   Early to mid March
noneEnd. 23 SEMMOTO scholarship (Direct Application) Direct Application 120,000 Yen a month 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year undergraduate students, 4th year undergraduate students who expect to enter a master's program in April 2024, and 1st year master's students (at the time of application) The application form and essay must be completed in Japanese.
After passing the document screening, the interview is in Japanese(approximately N2 or higher on the JLPT).		   Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - Monday, December 9, 2024     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://semmoto.or.jp/scholarship-system#a2
April 2025 - March 2026 (1 year) Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, US   Until Friday, February 14, 2025
noneEnd. 9 Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation(University Recommendation) on-Campus Selection Available
8 nominations 		1,000,000 or 1,5000,000 or 2,000,000 JPY a year ・Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy major: PhD & Master 2nd and seeking to advance to a doctoral program(as of April 2025)
・Economic major: Master & PhD
・Engineering(specified) major: PhD & Master 2nd and seeking to advance to a doctoral program(as of April 2025)
・Students who are conducting research related to data science in the above-mentioned courses in Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy, Economic, or Engineering.		 The application form to be submitted to the Foundation must be handwritten in Japanese or a Japanese translation must be affixed. 4 Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 17:00 (1)Application Form For Internal Selection
(2)Certificate of Achievement		 (1)Scholarship application form (prescribed form: A4, printed on both sides, handwritten by the applicant)
If you are submitting an application in English, be sure to attach a Japanese translation.
(2)Letter of Recommendation (Prescribed form: Signed by recommender, submitted in a sealed envelope)
If you are submitting a letter of recommendation in English, be sure to attach a Japanese translation.
(3)One photo (4.5 x 3.5 cm, color, taken within the last 6 months)
(4)Transcripts (one year's worth is required; for six months, the previous year's worth should also be submitted)
(5)Certificate of enrollment (in Japanese, photocopies not acceptable)
(6)Copy of certificate of residence (“Nationality/Region” and “Status of Residence, etc.” cannot be omitted.)
(7)Five sets of photocopies of scholarship application form and transcripts
(8)4 sets of photocopies of theses (if applicable)		 [IMPORTANT]Apply for this scholarship after CAREFUL reading to understand the application information.
[IMPORTANT]If recommended, students must attend an interview in February.
[IMPORTANT]If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you must attend the Foundation's events (Foundation recognition ceremony on 7/25/2025 and 7/26/2025).
*The university nomination is firstly held.
April 2025 - March 2026 (1 year) No specification 4 End of March 2025
noneEnd. 7 ITO Foundation for International Education Exchange *Direct Application Direct Application \180,000 / month Masters (for students scheduled to enroll in October 2024 or April 2025) Ability to communicate and write in Japanese 0 Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Thursday, October 31, 2024 None Please refer to the Foundation's website. *If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://www.itofound.or.jp/%E5%A4%96%E5%9B%BD%E4%BA%BA%E5%A5%A8%E5%AD%A6%E9%87%91%E5%88%B6%E5%BA%A6
*Not applicable to those receiving other scholarships.
*Those who live in overseas is NOT eligible to apply.
April 2025 - within 2 years (however, limited to the period of enrollment in the master's program) No specification 2 Late February 2025
noneEnd. 8 NITORI International Scholarship Foundation(1st half of the year) *Direct Application Direct Application \50,000 / month Undergraduate, Master *As of April 1, 2025
Age Limitations., privately-financed foreign student		 Sufficient ability to communicate in Japanese (JLPT N3 or higher is a good rule of thumb) 2 Friday, September 13, 2024 - Thursday, November 7, 2024 None Please refer to the Foundation's website. If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://www.nitori-shougakuzaidan.com/application/#ryugaku
April 2025 - March 2026 (for those who graduate during the payment period, until the month of graduation) No specification 0 February 2025
noneEnd. 5 Honjo International Scholarship Foundation(Spring Scholarship) *Direct Application Direct Application \230,000 / month(1 or 2 years till the minimum term of study), \210,000 / month(3 years till the minimum term of study), \180,000 / month(4 or 5 years till the minimum term of study) Master, Doctor *The research plan must be written in Japanese.
*Applicants must be able to speak Japanese on a daily basis. Interview screening will be conducted in Japanese.		 2 September 2, 2024 - October 31, 2024 None Please refer to the Foundation's website. If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://www.hisf.or.jp/en/scholarship/foreigner/
From April 2025 to the minimum term of study No specification 0 March 31, 2025
noneEnd. 75 Koeki Suishin Kyokai(2025 Raito Kogyo Mirai Scholarship(For Vietnamese students)) *Direct Application Direct Application \70,000 / month Master 1st(new students) *Must be a senior undergraduate student at the time of application, and the field of study in April 2025 must be science or engineering. Applicants need to be able to communicate adequately in Japanese (JLPT N3 level).   Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024 None Please refer to the Foundation's website. If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://kosuikyo.com/%e5%a5%a8%e5%ad%a6%e9%87%91
From April 2025 to the minimum term of study(2 years) Vietnam   April 2025
noneEnd. 6 Heiwa NAKAJIMA Foundation Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available
2 nominations 		Undergraduate : \120,000 / month
Master, PhD : \150,000 / month		 Undergraduate, Master, Doctor
*Privately financed international students who are already enrolled at Kyushu University at the time of application and will be enrolled in a regular course in April 2025.		 ・All documents submitted to the Foundation must be handwritten in Japanese, with the exception of the letter of recommendation from the supervisor. 0 Monday, September 2, 2024 - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Scholarship Application Form (prescribed form)
(2)Recommendation letter from your supervisor (prescribed form)
　Data can be inputted, but the recommender's signature must be stamped. If the form is in English, a Japanese translation must be provided.
(3) CV (prescribed form)
(4) Personal history (prescribed form)
(5) Transcripts
　Undergraduates: Current course of study and the last school attended in the applicant's home country.
　Graduate students:
　　　　 　 *4th year undergraduate student at the time of application: The current course of study and the last school attended in your home country.
　　　　　　*Research student at the time of application: Undergraduate transcripts.
　　　　　　*Master's students at the time of application: current program and undergraduate school.
　　　　　　*Doctoral students at the time of application: Current program, master's program, and undergraduate school.
　Overseas transcripts may be photocopied. No expiration date. Transcripts must be in English(Student's own translation is acceptable.).
　If you graduated from a Japanese high school, submit the transcript of the last school attended in your home country instead of the transcript of the last school attended in your home country.
　If the current transcript cannot be submitted, a statement of reasons should be attached.
*(1), (3) and (4) must be handwritten in Japanese by the applicant.		 *The number of nominees consisted of 1 undergraduate student and 1 graduate student.
*There is no interview.
*Applicants who have exceeded the minimum term of study are not eligible (including leave of absence)
*Applicants who have received a scholarship from the Foundation are not eligible..
*Cannot be combined with other scholarships or grants (tuition reduction or on-campus scholarships for the purpose of tuition reduction or exemption are acceptable).
From April 2025 to March 2026. No specification 1 March 2025
noneEnd. 2 Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available
20 nominations 		Undergrad : \100,000 / month
Master, PhD : \140,000 / month		 Undergraduate 3rd or 4th year(*School of Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy[Clinical Pharmacy]: 5th or 6th year), Master, Doctor 2nd or 3rd year(*Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy[Clinical Pharmacy]: 3rd or 4th year) *As of April 2025 *Application documents to be submitted to the Foundation must be filled out in Japanese and handwritten by the applicant (computer input is not acceptable).
Application documents to be handwritten in Japanese include an application form, CV, research plan (800 characters or less), and essay (800 characters or less).
*The interview will be conducted in Japanese as a rule, but applicants who have difficulty in speaking Japanese may also be considered.
*All events and handouts after selection will be conducted in Japanese only.		 7 Friday, August 9, 2024 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (1) Application form for on-campus Selection
(2) Transcript(a copy is acceptable)
(3) Pledge		 (1)Scholarship Application Form (prescribed form)
(2)Facial image data (jpeg, png, gif format)
(3)CV (in the prescribed form)
(4)Letter of recommendation from academic advisor (prescribed form)
　*Data input is acceptable, but the letter of recommendation must be handwritten and signed by the applicant. If the letter is in English, a Japanese translation should be provided.
(5) Research plan (prescribed form)
　*Write a research plan within 800 characters. For the theme, please refer to the application guideline.
(6) Essay (prescribed form)
　*Write within 800 characters. Refer to the application guideline for the theme.
(7)Transcripts of the previous year in Japan or the most recent transcripts that can be submitted.
　*If you can issue a transcript from the University of Tokyo, please submit the one from the University.
　*If the applicant is a new entrant from another university in Japan, submit the transcripts of that university.
　*If you plan to enroll in Kyushu University from a university overseas and cannot submit a Japanese transcript, you do not need to submit a Japanese transcript.
(8) Copies of the front and back of the resident card
　*The applicant's period of stay must be on or after April 1, 2025.
(9)Letter of acceptance and certificate of enrollment for transfer permit
　*Only for students who plan to transfer or enroll in April 2025.

Of these, (1), (3), (5) and (6) must be handwritten in Japanese by the applicant himself/herself using black ink or a black ballpoint pen.		 *The document "Pledge" to be submitted for on-campus selection should be obtained from the following website
https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/fzYwAC3JF2NTF0LK0Uko9ouQAgIhyqaBz1fv63OtEkbi
The file name should begin with "(Application only to No.2)".
*Priority will be given to applicants who have been on the scholarship for two years.
*Graduate students are given priority over undergraduate students.
*We hope to receive applications from a wide variety of nationalities, as a bias in nationality is not a disadvantage in the selection process.
*All applicants are required to take a face-to-face interview and a written examination between the beginning of December and the end of January. If you are absent on the day of the interview, the test date will not be rescheduled.
*The interview test is basically an individual interview, but group discussions may be held in addition.
From April 2024 to the final year of the enrolled program.
Since the payment period varies depending on the month of admission, please refer to the application guideline for details.		 No specification 10 Mid-December 2024 to early February 2025
noneEnd. 4 Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship (Direct Application) Direct Application \144,000 / month(Master) , \145,000 / month(Doctor) + tuition fee etc. Master, Doctor The applicant must be able to fill out the application form in Japanese. 6 Friday, August 2, 2024 - Friday, October 25, 2024 None Please refer to the Foundation's website. If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://www.koryu.or.jp/business/scholarship/longterm/detail10.html
From April 2025 to the standard term of study for the program in which the student is enrolled as of April 2025 Taiwan
*The applicant must be a resident of Japan at the time of application (as of October 2024).		 7 End of February to early March, 2025
noneEnd. 3 CWAJ(College Women's Association of Japan) Graduate Scholarship for Non-Japanese Women to Study in Japan Scholarship (Direct Application) Direct Application \2,000,000 / year Female doctoral students None   July 1, 2024 - October 7, 2024 None Please refer to the Foundation's website. If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://cwaj.org/scholarship/graduate-scholarship-for-non-japanese-women-to-study-in-japan-njg/
1 year from April 2025 No specification   March 2025
noneEnd. 1 KDDI Foundation Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available
6 nominations 		\100,000 / month Master, Doctor　*Applicants must be under 35 years old as of April 1, 2025.
**Applicants should be engaged in the research whose theme is related to Information Technology in the field of Law, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Culture, and Technology.		 Applications submitted to the Foundation may be typed in English. 0 Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (1)Application form for on-campus selection
(2)Transcript(a copy is acceptable)		 (1)Application Form 1 (Prescribed form: Word file)
　This form is not submitted to the Foundation, but is used when the person in charge of the university registers the data in the Foundation's registration system.
　Can be filled out in English.
(2)Application Form 2 (Prescribed form: Word file)
　The application form must be prepared by data entry on a PC.
　However, the applicant's signature must be in his/her own handwriting.
　・Brief Summary of your research
　・Relationship between your research and telecommunications or information technology
　・In what way are you benefitting the relationship between your country and Japan through your experience studying in Japan
　・Main papers published(less than 5)
　・Academic awards which you have received.
　・Language Proficiency
　・Main education and employment history, part-time jobs in Japan, and family members accompanying the applicant.
(3) Letter of recommendation from your supervisor (prescribed form: Word file)
　To be prepared by the supervisor using a PC data entry system. However, the signature must be handwritten.
(1) must be submitted as a Word file, and (2) and (3) must be submitted as PDF files.		 *Adjustments will be made so that no more than half of all applications are from students of the same nationality. Only one international student per faculty advisor may be recommended.
*For those who receive scholarships, grants for tuition and living expenses, salaries, etc. from other institutions, adjustments will be made so that the total monthly amount of such assistance and the amount of the grant from the Foundation will not exceed 100,000 yen. However, scholarships from universities are not subject to adjustment (must be funded by the university).
6 or 12 months from April 1, 2025 Refer to the application information 0 Mid-January to early February 2025

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