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

🇯🇵 Japan · Offered by Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation · For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Research student 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: Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation
Degree levels: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Research student
Funding: Sato Yo International Scholarship: monthly living stipend (grant, no repayment). Tuition is not covered.
Deadline: University notices in Jul–Sep for October and April starts (fall round for the April 2027 term).
Expected opening: University notices around Jul 2027
Duration: Up to the end of the degree (with interim review for 2+ years).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

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About the Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation

For students from Asian countries at Japanese universities, applied for through designated universities.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Privately financed students from Asian countries at partner Japanese universities.

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

Sato Yo 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 200,000/month for graduate students (JPY 180,000 for undergraduates).
Duration: Up to the end of the degree (with interim review for 2+ years).

Deadline and opening date

University notices in Jul–Sep for October and April starts (fall round for the April 2027 term).

Expected opening: University notices around Jul 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 through your university (limited nominations), then the foundation interviews candidates. Recipients attend bimonthly exchange meetings.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation?

Privately financed students from Asian countries at partner Japanese universities. 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 Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation cover?

Sato Yo International Scholarship: monthly living stipend (grant, no repayment). Tuition is not covered. JPY 200,000/month for graduate students (JPY 180,000 for undergraduates).

What is the Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation deadline?

University notices in Jul–Sep for October and April starts (fall round for the April 2027 term). Expected opening: University notices around Jul 2027.

Is IELTS required for the Sato Yo 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 Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation?