Full funding · Study in Japan
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
¥200,000 a month with no repayment obligation, for up to the standard length of the degree
- Funder
- Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The Honjo Foundation is a private Japanese scholarship body funding international graduate students at Japanese universities, selected on academic merit and on their intention to contribute internationally after graduation.
The monthly grant is generous enough to cover living costs and tuition at national university rates, and recipients join an active alumni network in Japan.
🗓️ Deadline
The annual application round usually runs from around December to February
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in or admitted to a master's or doctoral programme at a Japanese university
- Under the age limit stated in the current call
- Sufficient Japanese or English for the selection interview, per the current call
- Not receiving another scholarship of comparable size
- Open to students of any nationality studying in Japan
How to apply
- Check the current call and deadline on the foundation's site
- Submit the application form with transcripts, a study plan and references
- Shortlisted candidates attend a document screening followed by an interview
- Awards are announced in the spring for the following academic year
- Confirm compatibility with any other funding before accepting
Studying in Japan
Cutting-edge research, growing English-taught programmes and a job-hunting visa after study. Post-study work: Job-hunting visa up to 1 year.
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Honjo International Scholarship Foundation: your questions, answered
What does the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation cover?
¥200,000 a month with no repayment obligation, for up to the standard length of the degree. The Honjo Foundation is a private Japanese scholarship body funding international graduate students at Japanese universities, selected on academic merit and on their intention to contribute internationally after graduation.
Who is eligible for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation?
Core requirements are: Enrolled in or admitted to a master's or doctoral programme at a Japanese university; Under the age limit stated in the current call; Sufficient Japanese or English for the selection interview, per the current call; Not receiving another scholarship of comparable size; Open to students of any nationality studying in Japan. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation deadline?
The annual application round usually runs from around December to February. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.