Yoshida Scholarship Foundation (YKK Leaders 21)
Provided by Yoshida Scholarship Foundation / YKK
The Yoshida Scholarship (YKK Leaders 21) is a generous private scholarship explicitly targeting students from India and South Asia. It offers a high monthly stipend (~¥200,000) plus tuition coverage for master's students.
Quick Facts
- Amount
- ~¥200,000/month (~₹1.2 lakh) + up to ¥2.5M fees + travel
- Coverage
- Full Scholarship✓ Covers tuition
- Study Level
- Master's
- Deadline
- ~October
- Monthly Stipend
- ~¥200,000/month
📋 Eligibility
Explicitly open to India & South Asia. For master's 1st year students. Strong academic record required.
👤 Who It's For (and the Catch)
For master's students from India/South Asia with strong academics. The catch: limited to first-year master's students—apply before or right after starting your program.
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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