Partial funding · Study in Japan
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship
Monthly stipends of typically ¥100,000 for undergraduates and ¥140,000 for graduate students, paid for up to two years
- Funder
- Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation runs Japan's largest private scholarship scheme for international students, supporting hundreds of students annually at universities across the country.
Beyond the stipend, each scholar is paired with a local Rotary club and a counsellor — the programme is as much about integration into Japanese society as it is about funding.
🗓️ Deadline
Most applications go through your Japanese university, typically in autumn for the following April
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student enrolled or accepted at a Japanese university or graduate school
- Most awards are applied for through the university after arrival in Japan
- Strong academic record and Japanese language ability appropriate to your programme
- Willingness to attend Rotary club meetings and community events
- Age limits typically apply by level — check the current guidelines
How to apply
- Confirm your Japanese university participates in the university-recommendation route
- Apply through your university's international student office in autumn
- Submit study plans and typically an essay in Japanese
- Shortlisted candidates attend an interview
- Selected scholars are matched with a sponsoring Rotary club near campus
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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Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship cover?
Monthly stipends of typically ¥100,000 for undergraduates and ¥140,000 for graduate students, paid for up to two years. The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation runs Japan's largest private scholarship scheme for international students, supporting hundreds of students annually at universities across the country.
Who is eligible for the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship?
Core requirements are: International student enrolled or accepted at a Japanese university or graduate school; Most awards are applied for through the university after arrival in Japan; Strong academic record and Japanese language ability appropriate to your programme; Willingness to attend Rotary club meetings and community events; Age limits typically apply by level — check the current guidelines. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship deadline?
Most applications go through your Japanese university, typically in autumn for the following April. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay 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 free 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.