Provided by Nippon Foundation / Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research
SYLFF (Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship) is a global fellowship network supporting graduate students in humanities and social sciences. Multiple Japanese universities participate, including Waseda, Keio, and APU, with funding varying by institution.
Humanities and social sciences focus. Any nationality. Host universities include Waseda, Keio, APU.
For humanities/social science graduate students at participating universities. The catch: field-restricted—STEM students are not eligible.
Last verified: 2026-07-29
⚠️ Important: Scholarship details may change. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines, and requirements on the official website before applying.
Full tuition + approx. ¥117,000–¥145,000/month stipend (~₹69,000–₹86,000)
Full ScholarshipFull tuition + approx. ¥143,000–¥145,000/month stipend (~₹84,000–₹86,000)
Stipend Only¥48,000/month (~₹28,000) — tuition NOT covered
Tuition WaiverUp to 100% tuition waiver (approx. ¥535,800/year = ~₹3.2 lakh saved)
This scholarship can be used at many Japanese universities.
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