Overview
The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation provides funding opportunities for international students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees at Japanese graduate institutions. This scholarship aims to support talented foreign students with a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, who intend to contribute to their home countries in the future.
Scholarship Summary
- Type: Postgraduate (Masters, PhD)
- Country to Study: Japan
- Institutions: Japanese Graduate Schools
- Sponsor: Honjo International Foundation
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, Monthly stipend (¥180,000 – ¥230,000 depending on program duration), Travel grant for international conferences
- Deadline: October 31, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Honjo International Scholarship 2024, applicants must:
- Be international students.
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate program in Japan starting from April 2025.
- Have a strong desire to serve in their home country in the future.
- Have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and participate in the foundation’s events and alumni network.
- Be capable of everyday conversation in Japanese, as interviews will be conducted in Japanese.
- Be under 35 years old for PhD courses or under 30 years old for master’s programs.
- Be enrolled in a program longer than 12 months.
Benefits
The scholarship period aligns with the minimum time required to complete the intended degree:
- ¥230,000 per month for 1-2 years degree.
- ¥210,000 per month for a 3-year degree.
- ¥180,000 per month for 4-5 years of degree.
Required Documents
Applicants need to submit the following:
- Academic transcripts in Japanese or English (translations required for other languages).
- Research proposal (using the designated template in Japanese).
- Recommendation letter from a supervisor.
- Documents proving admission, such as an admission letter or letter of acceptance.
- Certificate of enrollment (if already enrolled).
Application Process
- All applications must be submitted via the online application system available in both English and Japanese.
- Avoid using auto-translation systems that may interfere with the online application process.
How to Apply
To apply for the scholarship, visit the official Honjo International Foundation website and complete the online application before the deadline on October 31, 2024.