Provided by Tohoku University
The Tohoku University President's Fellowship is a prestigious full-ride scholarship for PhD students, covering tuition and providing ¥150,000/month for 36 months. It's awarded to the top ~5% of admitted PhD applicants across all nationalities.
Any nationality. Top ~5% of PhD applicants. Pre-arrival scholarship.
For top-tier PhD applicants in STEM fields. The catch: extremely competitive—only the top 5% of admitted PhD students receive this fellowship.
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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