Honjo Foundation International Scholarship 2025 to study in Japan
Suitably qualified international students are invited to apply for the Honjo Foundation International Scholarship 2025, open to those already studying or planning to enroll in a graduate PhD or Master’s program in Japan. This opportunity would benefit the students most especially those who are fully prepared to take up their careers in their home country and can understand each other when they speak the Japanese Language at a basic level.
Like all Honjo Scholarships, this scholarship is open to postgraduate students of any nationality and field of study and any student who wishes to apply can directly apply to the Honjo Foundation without having to first be nominated by their university. Applicants can also be learners currently studying in other countries but have been admitted to commence a graduate program in Japan; this is an excellent chance to pursue further education in Japan under considerable financial support from the foundation.
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Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Sponsor: Honjo Foundation
Host Institution(s): Institutions in Japan
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Worth: Up to ¥230,000 per month
Number of Awards: 10
Study Level(s): Postgraduate levels
Nationality: All Nationalities
Requirements and eligibility criteria;
- Must not have Japanese citizenship.
- Must be enrolled or accepted to enroll by April 2025 in a Japanese graduate school (PhD or Master’s). Those starting in the fall of 2025 are also eligible for the Spring scholarship program.
- Enrollment period until graduation must be over 12 months.
- Professional graduate school students are generally ineligible, except those who can submit a research plan.
- PhD applicants must start by age 35; Master’s applicants by age 30.
- Must have a strong commitment to future service in their home country.
- Should understand and promote international friendship and goodwill, participate in
- Foundation events, and join the alumni network.
- Must be able to communicate at a basic level in Japanese, as interviews will be held in Japanese.
Scholarship Benefits
Monthly stipend provided based on degree length:
- ¥230,000 per month for 1–2 years
- ¥210,000 per month for 3 years
- ¥180,000 per month for 4–5 years
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Application Procedures (How to apply);
- Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
- Submit Online Application:
- Access the “online application system.”
- Complete the application form and upload the required documents.
- Include a 2-minute video explaining your research.
- After submission, an application number will be issued, and a PDF of your form will be generated. Save this PDF as it will be needed for results.
Application Timeline
- Application Period: September 2, 2024 – October 31, 2024
- Document Screening Result: January 31, 2025 (Application numbers of shortlisted candidates will be posted on the website)
- Interview Exam: February 2025 (Held in Tokyo or via video call)
- Final Result: March 31, 2025
Application Deadline: October 6, 2024.
For more information visit the official website
