Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Provided by Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Honjo International Scholarship offers one of the highest private stipends (¥200,000/month) for graduate students in Japan. It's open to any international student enrolled or about to enroll in a Japanese graduate school.
Quick Facts
- Amount
- ~¥200,000/month (~₹1.2 lakh) — tuition NOT covered
- Coverage
- Stipend Only
- Study Level
- Master's, PhD
- Deadline
- ~Sep 1 – Oct 31
- Monthly Stipend
- ~¥200,000/month
📋 Eligibility
Foreign students enrolled (or to enrol) at a Japanese grad school. Open application.
👤 Who It's For (and the Catch)
For graduate students who need living expense support. The catch: it's stipend-only, so you'll need to cover tuition separately (combine with tuition exemption).
Last verified: 2026-07-28
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⚠️ Important: Scholarship details may change. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines, and requirements on the official website before applying.
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