Deadline
2025-08-29
Value of Scholarship
¥50,000
Country Tenable
Japan
Renewable
No
Fujii International Scholarship Foundation 2026 | Monthly Stipend for International Students in Japan
The Fujii International Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering monthly financial support to exceptional international students currently studying in Japan. Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree, this scholarship can ease your financial burden and help you focus on your academic and personal growth.
About the Fujii Scholarship
Established in 2006 and officially recognized as a public-interest foundation in 2012, the Fujii International Scholarship Foundation supports students who demonstrate:
- Academic excellence
- Strong character and motivation
- Financial need
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must:
- Be privately funded international students
- Reside in Japan
- Hold a valid “Student” visa
- Be enrolled as regular, degree-seeking students at an eligible university
- Not be receiving any other scholarships in 2026
- Be willing to participate in foundation-hosted events
- Submit all documents, including a handwritten application in Japanese
Eligible Countries and Regions
Citizens of the following 21 countries and 2 regions may apply:
India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Korea, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Timor-Leste, Bhutan, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Maldives, Mongolia, Laos, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Participating Universities in Japan
Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled at the following universities:
- Kyoto University
- Osaka University
- Nagoya University
- Kobe University
- Hiroshima University
- Tokushima University
- Kagawa University
- Okayama University
- Kanazawa University
- Osaka Metropolitan University
- Kochi University
- Wakayama University
- Fukui University
- Ehime University
- Shiga University
Eligible Fields of Study
All academic disciplines are considered, except certain bioscience and bioresource programs (refer to the official guidelines for restricted fields).
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly stipend of ¥50,000 JPY
- Paid in four installments annually
- Supports living expenses (not tuition)
How to Apply
- Read the official Application Guidelines carefully
- Download and complete the required documents:
- Application Form (must be handwritten in Japanese)
- Recommendation Letter
- Submit your application to your university’s International Affairs Division before the deadline.
Selection Process
Applicants are evaluated based on:
- Academic record
- Motivation and personal character
- Financial need
- Institutional recommendation
- Document screening (strict adherence to all instructions, including handwriting requirements)
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