Application period: From September 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020
The Honjo International Scholarship awards international students studying in Japanese graduate schools.
Students who are enrolled in a Graduate School in Japan or have passed the Entrance examination test for a a degree can apply individually, and can apply from abroad, regardless the nationality or the field of studies.
A first selection will be made based on the documentation sent by the applicants, and pre-selected applicants will be interviewed (in Tokyo or by Skype)
Scholarship Benefits and Duration
The monthly allowance duration and amount depends on the studies duration.
For studies from 1 to 2 years, the awardee will receive a monthly amount of 200,000 Yen per month.
Up to 3 years the awardee will receive 180,000 yen per month, and for 4 years and over, the allowance will be 150,000 yen per month.
Application/selection schedule
September 1 – October 31, 2020 – Application period
January 31, 2020 – Announcement of the applicants documents screening results
February 2021 – Interview period
March 31, 2021 – Announcement of the final results
How to apply
- Check the eligibility requirements in the Guideline(PDF 128KB) Template of research plan (WORD 14KB)
- Enter the required information from the <Scholarship Web Application System> and upload the required documents.
- After the application is completed, you will receive a receipt number and the application will be automatically created with the contents uploaded. Please save the application file and remember the number you are given. It will be posted on the website during the announcement of the final results for successful applicants.
For more information and application, please check the foundation Official Website.
