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Honjo Foundation Scholarship 2027 in Japan
A fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarship for international students committed to research, cultural exchange, and giving back to their home country.
About the Scholarship
The Honjo Foundation Scholarship supports international graduate students enrolled in Master’s and PhD programs at Japanese universities. It’s built for candidates with a clear academic direction, a strong research plan, and a genuine intention to put what they learn to work back home after graduation.
Selection weighs academic record, the strength of the proposed research, and how clearly a candidate can communicate their goals — alongside a demonstrated readiness to represent their home country and take part in the Foundation’s community of scholars.
Beyond the monthly stipend, recipients join a network built around cultural exchange: they’re expected to attend Foundation conferences and events, engaging directly with Japan’s academic and research community over the course of their degree.
Scholarship Benefits
The monthly stipend scales with the length of the degree program:
| Degree Length | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| 1–2 years | ¥230,000 |
| 3 years | ¥210,000 |
| 4–5 years | ¥180,000 |
- Invitations to conferences and events organized by the Foundation
- Travel grants to attend those conferences
Eligibility Criteria
- Not a Japanese citizen
- Enrolled in a professional graduate program and able to submit a research plan
- Remaining enrollment of more than 12 months
- Committed to working in or for your home country after the degree
- Open to building international friendships and cultural exchange
- Able to hold a basic conversation in Japanese
- Undergraduate and non-degree students are not eligible
Selection Process
Required Documents
- Recent passport-style photo (JPG or GIF, under 500KB)
- A 2-minute video introducing your research plan (MP4 or MOV, under 1GB, in English or Japanese, face clearly visible)
- Official academic transcripts
- Research proposal / research plan
- Recommendation letter
- Admission or acceptance letter from a Japanese graduate school, where applicable
Apply to the Honjo Foundation Scholarship
Applications are submitted directly through the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation.
Apply on the Official Website
