The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation 2026 is now open to international students seeking to pursue graduate studies in Japan. The scholarship provides generous financial support of up to ¥230,000 per month, depending on the length of the program, throughout the minimum period required to complete the degree.
This fully funded opportunity covers living expenses and additional support for research-related travel, allowing scholars to focus entirely on their academic and career goals while studying at leading Japanese universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Japan
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $18,613 Annual Grant | Travel Costs
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation invites applications from foreign students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in Japanese graduate schools for a Master’s or Doctoral degree beginning in April 2025.
Applicants may submit their applications directly to the foundation without requiring prior nomination from the university. Applications can be submitted in either Japanese or English, making the process accessible to a wide range of international students. The foundation emphasizes academic excellence, global goodwill, and international friendship, and recipients are expected to actively participate in foundation events and alumni activities during and after their studies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Honjo International Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be international students enrolled in, or applying to, graduate schools in Japan from April 2025
- Be enrolled in a program lasting more than 12 months
- Begin a Master’s program by age 30, or a PhD program by age 35
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to serving their home country as part of future career plans
- Show an understanding of international goodwill and willingness to join foundation-organized events and alumni activities
- Have sufficient Japanese proficiency to carry out daily conversations, as interviews will be conducted in Japanese
- Already be enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate program (working professionals applying for April 2025 admission are also eligible)
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Honjo International Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Monthly stipend depending on program duration:
- ¥230,000 per month (for 1–2 year programs)
- ¥210,000 per month (for 3-year programs)
- ¥180,000 per month (for 4–5 year programs)
- A travel grant to support participation in international conferences (as per foundation rules)
- Funding duration aligned with the shortest period necessary to complete the degree (cannot be altered once started)
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following:
- Academic transcripts (in Japanese or English; attach translations for other languages)
- Research Proposal (using the foundation’s designated template, written in Japanese) outlining:
- Planned research topic
- Expected contributions to home country based on studies in Japan
- Previous academic, research, and social achievements
- Recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
- Proof of admission (e.g., admission or acceptance letter); if already enrolled, provide certificate of enrollment
How to Apply
To apply for the Honjo International Scholarship 2026:
- Submit your application through the official online application system
- Applications can be completed in English or Japanese
- Ensure that device auto-translation features are disabled, as they may interfere with the application system
- Upload all required documents before the deadline
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