Partial funding · Study in Japan
Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
A monthly grant that does not need to be repaid, with dormitory places at Nitori House in Tokyo and Kyoto
- Funder
- Nitori International Scholarship Foundation
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Nitori foundation is one of Japan's larger privately funded scholarship providers for self-financed international students at Japanese universities and graduate schools.
Recipients can also apply for a place in the foundation's own student dormitories in Tokyo and Kyoto, which cuts the largest single living cost in either city.
🗓️ Deadline
Two application rounds a year, usually announced through your Japanese university
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Self-financed international student enrolled at, or entering, a Japanese university or graduate school
- Undergraduate and master's students are both eligible depending on the round
- Assessed on academic record and financial circumstances
- Recipients are usually expected to attend foundation events
- Cannot normally be held with another major private scholarship
How to apply
- Secure admission to a Japanese university or graduate school
- Watch your university's international office announcements for the application rounds
- Prepare transcripts, a statement of purpose and financial documentation
- Apply directly or through your institution, depending on the round
- Apply separately for a Nitori House dormitory place if you want one
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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Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship cover?
A monthly grant that does not need to be repaid, with dormitory places at Nitori House in Tokyo and Kyoto. The Nitori foundation is one of Japan's larger privately funded scholarship providers for self-financed international students at Japanese universities and graduate schools.
Who is eligible for the Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Self-financed international student enrolled at, or entering, a Japanese university or graduate school; Undergraduate and master's students are both eligible depending on the round; Assessed on academic record and financial circumstances; Recipients are usually expected to attend foundation events; Cannot normally be held with another major private scholarship. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship deadline?
Two application rounds a year, usually announced through your Japanese university. 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.