Honjo International Scholarship Foundation 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇯🇵 Japan · Offered by Honjo International Scholarship Foundation · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇯🇵 Japan
Provider: Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Honjo International Scholarship: monthly living stipend (grant, no repayment). Tuition is not covered.
Deadline: 2027 awards: applications 1 Sep – 31 Oct 2026 (closed). Interviews Feb 2027; results 31 Mar 2027. Next round expected Sep–Oct 2027.
Expected opening: Expected 1 Sep 2027
Duration: Up to the end of the degree (about 1–3 years).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website

About the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Master's and PhD students at Japanese graduate schools; can apply from abroad once accepted by a graduate school.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Non-Japanese students enrolled in or admitted to a Japanese graduate school; you can apply from outside Japan after receiving admission. No university pre-selection needed.

Academic requirements

Enrolled (or admitted) as a privately financed regular student at a Japanese university; good grades. Usually cannot hold another scholarship at the same time.

Language requirements

Japanese conversation ability is usually required (interviews and correspondence are in Japanese).

What the scholarship covers

Honjo International Scholarship: monthly living stipend (grant, no repayment). Tuition is not covered.

Tuition: Not covered (combine with a university tuition waiver).
Stipend and benefits: JPY 180,000–230,000/month (depending on the course), for up to about 3 years.
Duration: Up to the end of the degree (about 1–3 years).

Deadline and opening date

2027 awards: applications 1 Sep – 31 Oct 2026 (closed). Interviews Feb 2027; results 31 Mar 2027. Next round expected Sep–Oct 2027.

Expected opening: Expected 1 Sep 2027.

Required documents

Foundation application form
University recommendation (if nominated through the university)
Transcripts
Certificate of enrolment or admission
Essay / research plan
Residence card copy
Photo

How to apply

Apply directly to the foundation online; document screening, then an interview in Japanese.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation?

Non-Japanese students enrolled in or admitted to a Japanese graduate school; you can apply from outside Japan after receiving admission. No university pre-selection needed. Enrolled (or admitted) as a privately financed regular student at a Japanese university; good grades. Usually cannot hold another scholarship at the same time.

What does the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation cover?

Honjo International Scholarship: monthly living stipend (grant, no repayment). Tuition is not covered. JPY 180,000–230,000/month (depending on the course), for up to about 3 years.

What is the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation deadline?

2027 awards: applications 1 Sep – 31 Oct 2026 (closed). Interviews Feb 2027; results 31 Mar 2027. Next round expected Sep–Oct 2027. Expected opening: Expected 1 Sep 2027.

Is IELTS required for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation?

Japanese conversation ability is usually required (interviews and correspondence are in Japanese).

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation?