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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

¡¦This website provides information on scholarships for privately financed international students.
¡¦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/2023/12/The-scholarship-application-process.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
¡¡¡ÚWebsite with information on required documents and application requirements for on-campus selection.¡Û
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/web/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/On-campus-selection.pdf
¡¡¡ÚWebsite to obtain application forms for on-campus selection¡Û
https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/fzYwAC3JF2NTF0LK0Uko9ouQAgIhyqaBz1fv63OtEkbi
¡¡*The application form for on-campus selection has a new format effective January 1, 2024. Be sure to obtain the new form from this site.
¡¡¡ÚLink for submission of application documents for on-campus selection¡Û
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/2023/12/QA-List_ENG_202312-1.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.

Publication Date Scholarship Application
Process
Stipends Eligibility Japanese Language Proficiency # of
Recipient
2021
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 2022 Giving
notifications
noneEnd. 58 Fukuoka City International Foundation Scholarship on-Campus Selection Available
6 nominations
600,000 JPY / Year Undergraduate, Master   3 - End of April     *For those who are interested in Fukuoka and have the will to work in Fukuoka in the future.
*For those who have Japanese skill of JLPT N3 level or more.
*For those who can participate in the events and internship held by the foundation.
*If you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at the Student Office of the School/Graduate School which you will enroll in April, 2023.
Till the expiration of term of study No qualification 3 June
noneEnd.   HASHIYA Scholarship Foundation   100,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Research students, Master, Doctor   0 November ¡Á Mid-December     *University nomination is held. Please inquire the details at your Student Office.
*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 or higher).
April 2023 ¡Á Till expiration of term of study Indonesia 0 Late March
noneEnd.   Fukuoka Overseas Student future development scholarship (KYUDENKO Scholarship)   150,000 Yen per year Undergraduate, Master, Doctor
  0 - Middle November     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*The application form (including the 800-character essay) must be completed in Japanese and in the applicant's own handwriting.
*The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is ¡¡Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
*Applicants who pass the document screening will have a face-to-face interview on the morning of December 6 (preliminary date: afternoon of December 4) at Fukuoka City International Center.
6 months (October 2023 - March 2024) Indonesia 0 Late December
noneEnd.   Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation(University Recommendation)   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
¡¦Economic major: Master & PhD
¡¦Engineering(specified) major: PhD & Master 2nd and seeking to advance to a doctoral program
  3 October     [IMPORTANT]Apply for this scholarship after CAREFUL reading to understand the application information.
[IMPORTANT]In case you are itnerested in this scholarship, be sure to inquire at your Student Affairs Division well in advance.
*The university nomination is firstly held.
1 YEAR No specification 2 March, 2023
noneEnd.   Fukuoka Satooya Scholarship for International Students from Asian Nations(Autumn Application)   20,000 Yen a month Research students, Undergraduate, Master, Doctor(Major: Science, Agriculture and Technology)   3 - Middle October     *In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
*Those who understand this scholarship well to honestly communicate with STOOYA(sponsor of scholarship).
*Those who can submit the required reports by the deadline.
*Requires daily conversational level Japanese to the extent possible.
6 months (October 2023 - March 2024) Asian countries and regions 0 December
noneEnd.   Fukuoka Satooya Scholarship for International Students from Asian Nations   20,000 Yen a month Research students, Undergraduate, Master, Doctor   2 - Middle May     *In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
*Those who understand this scholarship well to honestly communicate with STOOYA(sponsor of scholarship).
*Those who can submit the required reports by the deadline.
1 year Asian countries and regions 3 July
noneEnd.   JGC-S SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION   300,000 JPY a year Undergraduate, Master, Doctor, Research students (Major: Science, Agriculture and Technology, except for Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical, and Dentistry)   2 - Middle October     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at your Student Office.
*Those who lives with their family in Japan are NOT eligible.
*The foundation application form should be filled out in Japanese by your hand.
1 year None 2 - December
noneEnd.   Fukuoka Overseas Student future development scholarship (Ryugakusei Minkantaishi Scholarship)   250,000 Yen for 6 months Master, Doctor
  1 - Late August     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*The application form (including the 800-character essay) must be completed in Japanese and in the applicant's own handwriting.
*Students majoring in one of the following¡¡(1) IT and Robotics (2) Music and Visual Arts (Entertainment).
*The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is Monday, September 4, 2023.
6 months (October 2023 - March 2024) No specification 1 Early October
noneEnd.   ASSURAN International Scholarship Foundation (Autumn Application)   100,000 Yen a month Undergrad 2nd and over, Master, PhD *As of October, 2023.   3 - Early August     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at your Student Office.
*Applicants need to be able to communicate in Japanese. (Application form and the interview is held in Japanese. Equivalent to JLPT Level 2)
*Successful scholars MUST attend the foundation events.
*The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is Friday, August 25, 2023.
2 YEARS Entire Asia *Check the application information for the detailed area/countries. 3 October
noneEnd.   K. MATSUSHITA FOUNDATION Research Grant¡ÊDirect Application¡Ë   500,000 Yen a year Doctor(humanities and social science)     April 1¡ÁMay 10     This scholarship is a direct application to the Foundation. Applicants should visit the Foundation's website for more information.
https://matsushita-konosuke-zaidan.or.jp/
1 YEAR No specification   Early August
noneEnd.   The Uehara Memorial Foundation   150,000 yen per month Master & Phd: Health Science, Medical, Pharmacy.   1 Mid July     *The university nomination is held.
*If you are interested in this scholarship, please be sure to check the eligibility and ask more at your Student Affairs Division.
2 YEARS at the maximum No specification 1 December, 2023
noneEnd.   JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation Scholarship (Indonesia)   Monthly scholarhip: 80,000yen, One-off payment: 200,000yen Privately-funded international students enrolled in the master's degree program from the fall semester of the 2023 academic year   0 ¡ÁEnd of July     *In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
From the month you begin your study abroad until the month you end your study abroad (but minimum 12 months to maximum 24 months) Indonesia 0 September
noneEnd.   SATO YO International Scholarship Foundation (Autumn Application)   180,000 Yen a month (Undergrad), 200,000 Yen a month (Master, PhD) Undergraduate students (sophomores and above and transfer students at the time of application) and graduate students (enrolled students and new students)¡¡*Be sure to check the details in the application information.   1 June     *Regading the deadline of the submission of the application documents, be sure to ask your Student Office.
*Those who have high Japanese language skill.
*The scholars must attend the foundation's events held more than 6 times a year. (including Nov.12, 2023 event)
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 (documentation screening): results to be announced by Oct.20, 2023 / 2nd Screening(Interview):Online in Japanese on October 28 or 29, 2023 (Must be in Japan at the time of interview) , results to be announced by Nov.2, 2023
*Subject to change
noneEnd.   IUCHI Asia Students Memorial Foundation ¡ÊFall Application, for current students¡Ë   30,000 yen a month Undergraduate: Under 27, Graduate: Under 35 [Excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Clinical Pharmacy]   1 -middle of June     *If you are interested in this scholarship, please be sure to check the eligibility and ask more at your Student Affairs Division.
*Students who do not receive a full tuition waiver from the university (Students who are in the process of applying for a tuition waiver and do not know the amount of the waiver are also eligible to apply. However, if, after being selected for this scholarship, the student receives a full tuition waiver for either the first or second semester, the full amount received for the semester in which the waiver is granted must be returned, and the student will be disqualified from receiving any further scholarships).
Till exp of term of study Myanmar 0  
noneEnd.   JEES Scholarship(Japanese Language Study)   50,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Master, Doctor   0 -Early June     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
*The students who will graduate in September, 2023 CAN'T apply for this scholarship.
*The foundation application form should be filled out in Japanese.
*Applicants must have taken the N1 or N2 Japanese -Language Proficiency Test in July (1st session) or December (2nd session) 2022 in Japan and passed with an excellent score.
6 months from October 2023 to March 2024 No specification 0 September
noneEnd.   JEES Ishibashi Foundation Scholarship (Fall)   150,000 Yen a month Master, Doctor, Research Student (Major: Art History) *For the students enrolling in Kyushu Univ. from outside of Japan in October, 2023.   0 -Early June     *"Art History" widely includes history of Archtecture and Photography as well as the one of painting and sculpture etc..
*In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask at the Student Office of your Graduate School.
2 YEARS at the maximum No specification 0 August
noneEnd.   JEES Scholarship (Few Acceptance Countries)   50,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Master, Doctor *Including Exchange Students.   1 -End of May     *If you are interested in this scholarship, please be sure to check the eligibility and ask more at your Student Affairs Division.
*The application form to be submitted to the Foundation can be prepared in a language other than Japanese, but a Japanese translation of the application form is also required.
Maximum 2 years Refer to the application information 0 August
noneEnd.   JEES Scholarship(Study)   40,000 Yen a month Undergraduate 2nd year and over, Master, Doctor   0 -Mid May     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
*The students who will graduate in September, 2023 CAN'T apply for this scholarship.
*The application form to be submitted to the Foundation can be prepared in a language other than Japanese, but a Japanese translation of the application form is also required.
*The applicants need to have good academic score.
From April 2023 to March 2025 at the maximum No specification 0 August
noneEnd.   The MITSUBISHI UFJ Memorial Scholarship Foundation   Undergraduate: \70,000/month Master & PhD: \100,000/month Undergraduate 2nd year and over: Law, Economics, Engineering, Science, Agriculture
1st year master's students, 1st year doctoral students: Law, Economics, Science, Engineering, Systems life sciences, Integrated Frontier Sciences, Information Science, Engineering Sciences
  3 - Middle of April¡¡(Additional Application - Middle of May)     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
*Those who can expect to receive scholarship for at least one year before the expiration of the term of study.
*The applicants should be able to communicate in Japanese. (The foundation application form should be made in Japanese. The successful candidate need to take interview.)
*The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation for the re-admission is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Until regular expiration of the term of study Preference given to ASEAN member countries (Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos) 1 Begining of July
noneEnd.   AJINOMOTO SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM OVERSEAS   150,000 JPY per month Master, Doctor
(Major: related to Food, Nutrition or Health Science)
  0 - Early May     *In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
2 YEARS at the maximum Asia, Africa, South America 1 Late June
noneEnd.   NITORI International Scholarship Foundation(2nd half of the year) *Direct Application   50,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Master *As of October 1, 2023   0 20 February, 2023 - 15 May, 2023     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
1 Year No specification 0 Early September
noneEnd.   Honjo International Scholarship Foundation(Autumn Scholarship) *Direct Application   210,000 Yen a month(1 or 2 years till expiration of term of study), 190,000 Yen a month(3 years till expiration of term of study), 160,000 Yen a month(4 or 5 years till expiration of term of study) Master, Doctor     April 1 to April 30, 2023     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://www.hisf.or.jp/scholarship/foreigner/
Till expiration of term of study No specification 2 End of July
noneEnd.   Sojitz Foundation   Undergrad: 70,000 Yen per month, Master & Doctor: 100,000 Yen per month Undergraduate 3rd or 4th year, Master, Doctor   1 - Early April     *The screening within univeristy is held first. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
*Able to communicate in Japanese. If you are selected as a candidate from Kyushu University, you need to fill out the foundation application form in Japanese.
*It is not allowed to receive multiple scholarships.
*The successful scholars need to submit required reports to the foundation occasionally.
2 YEARS at the maximum No specification 0 End of June
noneEnd.   Yoshikawa Scholarship Foundation   50,000 Yen a month Undergraduate: 3rd year, Master: 1st year, PhD: 1st & 2nd year   1 - Early April     *The screening within university is firstly held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Affairs Division for more details.
*The applicants are required to fill out the application form and have an interview in Japanese.
2 YEARS at the maximum Entire Asia 0 End of May
noneEnd.   Fukuoka Overseas Student future development scholarship (IKUEI Scholarship)   300,000 Yen ¡Á 500,000 Yen a year Undergraduate, Master, Doctor(Depends on the scholarships)
  2 - Early April     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*As the eligibilities are different depends on the scholarships, please carefully check each scholarship's application information.
*The application form (including the 800-character essay) must be completed in Japanese and in the applicant's own handwriting.
*The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is Monday, May 15, 2023.
1 YEAR1 or until completion of enrollment(Depends on the scholarships) Depends on the scholarships 4 Early July
noneEnd.   The Korean Scholarship Foundation   25,000 Yen/month(Undergrad), 40,000 Yen/month(Master), 70,000 Yen/month (Doctor) Undergrad, Master, Doctor   1 - Early April     *University nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*The foundation application form should be filled out in Japanese.
*The interview can be held in Japanese.
*Continuing students apply directly.
1 YEAR South Korea, North Korea nationality 2 Mid of July
noneEnd.   The USHIO Foundation   120,000 Yen a month Master, Doctor   1 April - Early April     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*Those who have a high Japanese language skill. The application form should be filled out in Japanese bu your hand.
*The scholars need to submit the report written in Japanese every month and attend the events held by the foundation.
Until regular expiration of the term of study No specification 1 Late June
noneEnd.   SHIIKI MASAKAZU Memorial Asia Scholarship Fund   600,000 Yen a year Master, Doctor *Those who will graduate in September, 2023 are NOT eligible.   2 ¡Á Early April     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*The foundation application form should be filled out in Japanese.
*Although not stated in the application guidelines, dual scholarships, etc. exceeding 600,000 yen per year is not allowed.
1 YEAR Entire Asia 1 June
noneEnd.   FUCHIGAMI Scholarship   50,000 Yen a month Undergraduate:3rd year and over / Master / Doctor   1 Mid March     *The university nomination is held. Please inquire the details at your Student Affaris Division soon as the application period is short.
*The interview is held. (Language: Japanese only)¡¡FY2023 is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2023.
2 YEARS Asia, Africa 2 April
noneEnd.   Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation(Direct Application)   2,000,000, 1,500,000 or 1,000,000 Yen a 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)   2 ¡ÁApril     This scholarship requires the direct application to the foundation. If you are interested in this scholarship, please check the details at the foundation 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.
1 YEAR No specification 1 July
noneEnd.   The Asahi Glass Foundation   150,000 Yen a 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, 2023 (Excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy)   2 ¡ÁEarly April     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*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.
*Those who can communicate in Japanese. (Application form and interview is held in Japanese)
*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 deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is Monday, May 15, 2023.
The regular period of study at the graduate school in which you are enrolled after April 2023 (maximum of two years for master's programs and three years for doctoral programs). Thailand, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Vietnam 0 Early July
noneEnd.   JEES¡¦DOCOMO Scholarship   120,000 Yen a month Students who are enrolled in the first year of their master's degree in April 2023 (Major:Information, Information Technology)   0 ¡ÁMiddle of April     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*Application forms must be filled out in Japanese in principle.
*Those who have enough the Japanese language skills as you can have a presentation on your research in Japanese.
2 YEARS at the maximum Entire Asia *Check the application information for the detailed area/countries. 0 August
noneEnd.   AEON Scholarship   100,000 Yen a month + tuition fee 1st, 2nd, 3rd year undergraduates, 1st year master's students *As of April, 2023.   4 ¡Á Late March     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*The scholars must attend the ceremony held on July and the events held by the foundation.
*JLPT level 3 (N3) or higher is required.
*Those who are strongly interested in the industries mentioned in the application information.
2 YEARS China, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Timor, Bhutan, Brunei, Maldives, Mongolia 3 Late May
noneEnd.   JEES¡¦MITSUI Fudosan Scholarship   150,000 JPY/Month Undergraduate 3,4 , Master, Doctor¡¤Professional degree, Five-year doctoral course
*Those majoring in literature, law, political science, economics, commerce, sociology, science, or engineering.
  1 February-March     *Scholarship applications must be submitted through your University Student Office.
*The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese at the level of JLPT N3.
2 YEARS at the maximum Check the application information for the detailed area/countries 1 Early July
noneEnd.   ASSURAN International Scholarship Foundation (Spring Application)   100,000 Yen a month Undergrad 2nd and over, Master, PhD *As of April, 2023.   3 - Mid February     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at your Student Office.
*Applicants need to be able to communicate in Japanese. (Application form and the interview is held in Japanese)
*Successful scholars MUST attend the foundation events.
*The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is Friday, March 17, 2023.
2 YEARS Entire Asia *Check the application information for the detailed area/countries. 3 Beginning of June
noneEnd.   YOSHIMOTO SHOJI Scholarship Foundation   50,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Research Student, Master, Doctor   0 - Late March     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask your Student Office for more details.
*Application form should be filled out in Japanese. (Including the research plan of 1,200 words)
2 YEARS at the maximum *1 year at the maximum for Research Student. No specification 0 Early May
noneEnd.   Konan Asia International Scholarship Foundation   70,000 Yen a month Undergraduate(Final-year students only)¡¡¡¿¡¡ Master¡¦Doctor(Final-year students will be given priority) *Those who will graduate in Sep. 2023 are NOT eligible.   6 Feb.     *The university nomination is held.
*Those who can communicate in Japanese.
*Those who have a clear goal of studying in Japan.
*The deadline for submitting applications to the Foundation is Friday, March 24, 2023.
1 YEAR Entire Asia 6 May
noneEnd.   HIROSE Foundation   Undergrad:180,000 Yen a month, Master & PhD:200,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Master, PhD *No Research Students.¡¡*35 years or younger (as of April 1, 2023)¡¡   2 February     *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. Entire Asia 0 May
noneEnd.   MITSUBISHI Corporation International Scholarship   120,000 JPY/Month(Undergrad),150,000 JPY/Month(Master, PhD) Undergraduate 3,4 year(5,6 year in case of a 6-year course), Master, Doctor(2,4 year in case of a 4-year course),5-year Doctoral(3rd to 5th year if master's degree is NOT obtainable when completing 2nd year) *Those who will graduate in Sep., 2023 are not eligible.   1 Late January - Mid February     *Scholarship applications must be submitted through your University Student Office.
*The university nomination is held.
In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at your Student Office.
*The application form should be basically filled our in Japanese.(However, for students enrolled in courses that are conducted entirely in English, the form may be completed in English.)
Till the expiration of term of study No specification 2 Late May
noneEnd.   SGH Foundation Scholarship (Doctor)   180,000 Yen a month Doctor: 2nd year, 4-year Doctoral course: 3rd year, 5-year Doctoral course: 4th year *Only for spring enrollee *As of April 1st, 2023   0 -Mid February     *University nomination is held.
*The successful scholars must attend the ceremony/events held by the foundation.
*The foundation application form should be filled out only in Japanese by hand.(Including some types of essays)
2 YEARS Southeast Asia 0 Middle of May
noneEnd.   SGH Foundation Scholarship   120,000 Yen a month Undergraduate:3rd year(5th year who is on 6-year-undergraduate course), Master:1st year, 5-year Doctoral course :1st year *Only for spring enrollee *As of April 1st, 2023   0 -Mid February     *University nomination is held.
*The successful scholars must attend the ceremony/events held by the foundation.
*The foundation application form should be filled out only in Japanese by hand.(Including some types of essays)
2 YEARS Southeast Asia 0 Middle of May
noneEnd.   Tokio Marine Kagami Memorial Foundation (ASEAN Scholar)   180,000 JPY per month Master, PhD   0 ¡ÁMiddle of February     *The university nomination is held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at the Student Office of your Graduate School.
*The application form must be completed in Japanese, but Japanese language proficiency at the time of application is not required. Interviews can be conducted in Japanese or English. Applicants must study Japanese after acceptance.
Till expiration of term of study ASEAN countries(Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)
0 Middle of May
noneEnd.   Kobayashi Foundation(pharmaceuticals¡Ë   School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Undergraduate, Master & PhD: 200,000 JPY/month
Undergraduate 3rd year and over(6 year program: 5th year and over) , Master, PhD *As of April, 2023.   1 Late January - Early February     *University nomination is held.
*Those who can communicate in Japanese(Level 2 or higher in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
*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.
Till expiration of term of study Asia 1 End of April
noneEnd.   Kobayashi Foundation   Undergraduate: 150,000 JPY/month, Master & PhD: 180,000 JPY/month Undergraduate 3rd year and over(6 year program: 5th year and over) , Master, PhD *As of April, 2023.   1 Late January - Early February     *University nomination is held.
*Those who can communicate in Japanese(Level 2 or higher in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test).
*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.
Till expiration of term of study Asia 2 End of April
noneEnd.   JEES Ishibashi Foundation Scholarship (Spring)   150,000 Yen a month Master, Doctor, Research Student (Major: Art History) *For the students enrolling in Kyushu Univ. from outside of Japan in April, 2023.     January-February     *The applicants are required to have the Japanese language skill as you can understand the class in Japanese.
*"Art History" widely includes history of Architecture and Photography as well as the one of painting and sculpture etc..
*In case you are interested in this scholarship, please ask at the Student Office of your Graduate School.
2 YEARS at the maximum No specification   May
noneEnd.   YASUDA Scholarship Foundation   100,000 Yen a month New undergraduate 2nd year who belongs to the School of Law or the School of Economics. (As of April, 2023)   0 December     *No screening within university, but be sure to confirm the deadline of the documents submission at Scholarship Section.
*The foundation application form should be filled out in Japanese by your hand.
*The interview is scheduled at the end of February, 2023.
3 YEARS at the maximum No specification 1 March, 2023
noneEnd.   LOTTE Foundation   180,000 JPY a month Undergraduate, Master, Doctor *Applicants who will graduate in September 2023 and who will not be entering an advanced program are not eligible to apply.     - Early December     *The university nomination is firstly held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at your Student Office.
*Application documents must be filled out in Japanese, and applicants who pass the application screening will be interviewed in Japanese, so applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese (JLPT N1 level).
2 YEAR Asian countries (west of Japan to India) *Consultation required for Oceania   Late February 2023
noneEnd.   IWATANI International Student Fund *Direct Application   150,000 Yen a month Master, Doctor *Major: Natural Science and related field of study     December 1-20, 2022     *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, 2023
noneEnd.   SATO YO International Scholarship Foundation (Spring Application)   150,000 Yen a month (Undergrad), 180,000 Yen a month (Master, PhD) Undergraduate students (sophomores and above and transfer students at the time of application) and graduate students (enrolled students and new students)¡¡*Be sure to check the details in the application information.   1 Early December     *Regading the deadline of the submission of the application documents, be sure to ask your Student Office.
*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
¡úFor 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 0 1st Screening: by February 10, 2023 / 2nd Screening: by February 24, 2023
noneEnd.   KYORITSU International Foundation   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)   0 November - Mid December     *University nomination is held.
*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 YEAR 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 Early March, 2023
noneEnd.   TASAKA Scholarship   50,000 JPY a month Undergraduate, Master, Doctor *Those who will graduate in September 2023 are NOT eligible.   1 - Early November     *The university nomination is firstly held. In case you are interested in this scholarship, please inquire at your Student Office.
*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 0 End of Feburary
noneEnd.   JEES¡¦T.Banaji India Scholarship   100,000 yen per month Undergraduate, Master, PhD   1 November-December     *Scholarship applications must be submitted through your University Student Office.
*The university nomination is firstly held. For the details, please be sure to inquire at your Student Affairs Division.
Till expiration of term of study India 0 March, 2023
noneEnd.   SEIHO Scholarship   100,000 JPY per month 3rd year of Undergraduate, 1st year of Master, 1st year of professional degree, 1st year of a five-year doctoral course *As of April, 2023   0 - Late November     *Scholarship applications must be submitted through your University Student Office.
*The university nomination is firstly held. For the application deadline etc., be sure to ask your Student Office.
*Those who can communicate in Japanese.
*Those who are interested in financial industry, especially life insurance.
2 YEARS Asia(India, Indonesia, Korea, Cambodia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Bhutan, Brunei, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Laos, East Timor, Maldives) 0 March
noneEnd.   Trust Forum Foundation Scholarship   100,000 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, 2023, are eligible.     - December      
1 year None   February - End of March
noneEnd.   INOAC International Education and Scholarship Foundation *Direct Application   50,000 JPY per month Undergraduate, Graduate Students(No Research Students) *Those who will graduate in September 2023 are not eligible.   0 Late October to early November     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
*The interview is held in Japanese.
*The shortlisted applicants need to take interview twice.
¢Í1st interview will be in Japanese and conducted remotely in December. Students need to prepare necerssary communication divice for the interview.
¢Í2nd interview will be held in Tokyo from early to mid February. Transportation expenses will be provided by the foundation.
1-2 years None 0 Early to mid March
noneEnd.   JEES¡¦TOYOTA TSUSHO Scholarship   100,000 yen per month Undergrad 3rd year, Master, PhD (Major: Social Science, Cultural Science, Humane Studies, Science, Engineering) *As of April, 2023   0 - October     *The university nomination is firstly held. Be sure to check the application deadline at your Student Affairs Division.
*The applicants with African nationality take a priority.
*The application form to submit the foundation should be filled out in Japanese. (Including 5 types of essay)
However, if it is difficult to fill out the form in Japanese, submit a document filled out in a language other than Japanese and a Japanese translation.
2 years None 0 February
noneEnd.   KAWASHIMA SHOJI Memorial Scholarship Fund   120,000 Yen a month¡¡(1,440,000 yen/year) Undergraduate 3rd or 4th year, Master, Doctor *As of April, 2023   1 Mid October ¡Á Early November     *The university nomination is firstly held.
*The application forms should be filled out in Japanese. (Including 3 types of essay. Each essay 800 words)
*The scholar must attend the scholarship award ceremony.
2 YEARS¡ÊScholars need to be screened for continued payment after one year¡Ë No specification 0 March, 2023
noneEnd.   JAPAN-CHINA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION ARIAKE JAPAN Scholarship(Formerly known as: NIWA UICHIROU Scholarship) *Direct Application   70,000 Yen a month Master, PhD *Major: Social Sciences     November 14(Mon) - December 1(Thu)     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation after carefully reading to understand the application information.
1 year China   Middle of March
noneEnd.   NITORI International Scholarship Foundation *Direct Application   50,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Master *As of April 1, 2023   0 10 September, 2022 - 20 November, 2022     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
1 Year No specification 0 February
noneEnd.   ITO International Education Exchange Foundation   180,000 JPY a month Master (Enrollee in October 2022 or prospective enrollee in April 2023)   1 October 1(Sat)¡ÁOctober 31(Mon)     *Personal application.
*Those recieving another scholarship are NOT eligible.
*Those who live in overseas is NOT eligible to apply.
2 YEARS No specification 1  
noneEnd.   Heiwa NAKAJIMA Foundation Scholarship   100,000 Yen a month Undergraduate, Master, Doctor   0 September     *The university nomination is firstly held. Regarding the deadline of the application, be sure to inquire at your Student Affairs Division.
*If you are selected as a candidate from Kyushu University, you need to fill out the foundation application form in Japanese.
1 Year No specification 0 March
noneEnd.   Honjo International Scholarship Foundation(Spring Scholarship) *Direct Application   200,000 Yen a month(1 or 2 years till expiration of term of study), 180,000 Yen a month(3 years till expiration of term of study), 150,000 Yen a month(4 or 5 years till expiration of term of study) Master, Doctor     1 September, 2022 - 31 October, 2022     If you are interested in this scholarship, please directly apply to the foundation.
https://www.hisf.or.jp/en/scholarship/foreigner/
Till expiration of term of study No specification   End of March
noneEnd.   Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship*Direct Application   Master: 144,000 Yen per month / Doctor: 145,000 Yen(doctor) per month / tuition fee etc. Master, Doctor   9 Application Deadline: Friday, October 28     If you are interested in this scholarship, please be sure to check the details on the website and directly apply at the association.
Till exp of term of study Taiwan 7 End of February to early March, 2023
noneEnd.   CWAJ(College Women's Association of Japan) Graduate Scholarship for Non-Japanese Women to Study in Japan Scholarship *Direct Application   2 million Yen a year Female Students,including LGBTQ+     October     *For the details, be sure to refer to the application information.
-Personal Application
-The applicants need to study in the graduate school in 2023.
-The essay in English is required.
-Applicants must submit proof of payment of application fees of \2,000.
1 YEAR No specification   March 2023
noneEnd.   Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship   Undergrad: 100,000 JPY a month / Master & PhD: 140,000 JPY a month Undergraduate 3rd or 4th year(*School of Medicine or Dentistry: 5th or 6th year), Master, Doctor 2nd or 3rd year(*Graduate School of Medicine or Dentistry: 3rd or 4th year)   8 August¡ÁEarly September     *Be sure to read the application information carefuly to understand the purpose of this scholarship in advance of the application. If you have any questions, please be sure to confirm at the Student Affairs Division of your Schhol/Grad School.
*The deadline of the application for the screening within university differs according to the School/Grad School. Be sure to check the deadline at the Student Affairs Division of your Schhol/Grad School.
2 YEARS at the maximum No specification 8 Mid December - Early Feburary
noneEnd.   KDDI Foundation Scholarship   100,000 Yen a month Master, Doctor   0 June-July     *The university nomination is firstly held.
*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.
6 MONTHS or 1 YEAR Refer to the application information 0 Mid January - Early February

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