About the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation provides funding opportunities for international students pursuing graduate degrees in Japanese institutions.
This scholarship is available to students seeking doctoral or master’s degrees at Japanese graduate schools.
International students with strong English proficiency can apply for the scholarship, as applications are accepted in both Japanese and English.
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Applicants can apply directly to the foundation without needing pre-selection by the university.
The scholarship offers ¥230,000 per month for the minimum duration required to complete the degree.
Studying in Japan is relatively affordable compared to the US and the UK.
Scholarship Summary
— Type: Postgraduate (Masters, PhD) Scholarships
— Country to Study: Japan
— School to Study: Japanese Institutions
— Sponsor: Honjo International Foundation Scholarship
— Funding Type: Fully Funded
— Eligible Countries: All Countries
— Benefits: Full Scholarship, $16,333 Grant per year, Travel Costs
— Deadline: October 31, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation 2025, you must:
— Be an international student.
— Be enrolled in or currently applying for a graduate program starting in April 2025 at a Japanese graduate school. Both current students and those who have not yet enrolled (including employed individuals) are eligible if they plan to enroll by April 2025.
— Have a strong commitment to serving your home country as part of your future career plans.
— Be a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and be willing to attend events organized by the foundation and participate in its alumni network.
— Be able to converse in Japanese, as interviews will be conducted in Japanese.
— Begin the PhD program by the age of 35 or the master’s program by the age of 30 (no exceptions).
— Be enrolled in a program lasting more than 12 months.
Benefits
— ¥230,000 per month for programs lasting 1 to 2 years.
— ¥210,000 per month for programs lasting 3 years.
— ¥180,000 per month for programs lasting 4 to 5 years.
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— The scholarship duration is fixed based on the shortest time required to complete the degree and cannot be altered once it begins.
— Applicants whose programs are shorter than one year are ineligible.
— A travel grant to cover expenses for attending international conferences will be provided to scholarship recipients, according to the foundation’s rules.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must submit the following documents:
— Academic Transcript: Provide transcripts in Japanese or English. If the documents are in another language, include a translation.
— Research Proposal: Complete the proposal using the designated template and write it in Japanese. The MS Word template is available here. Your proposal should cover:
— The research topic and objectives.
— How your research will benefit your home country based on your studies in Japan.
— Your past achievements in research, academics, and social activities.
— Recommendation Letter: Submit a letter of recommendation from a supervisor.
— Admission Documents: Provide documents that prove admission, such as an admission letter or letter of acceptance.
— Certificate of Enrollment: Upload this only if you are currently enrolled in a graduate school.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the online application system, which provides instructions in both English and Japanese.
Note that auto-translation features on your device may interfere with the system’s functionality.
Deadline: October 31, 2024.
