Honjo International Scholarship 2026: How to apply
Fully funded Honjo scholarships for grad students in Japan
The Honjo International Scholarship 2026 offers a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for outstanding international Master’s and PhD students to pursue graduate studies in Japan’s world-class universities. With generous monthly stipends, support for living and travel costs, and a mission to foster international friendship, this scholarship is both transformative and strategic for scholars planning global-impact careers. The application deadline, October 31, 2025, is fast approaching, so ambitious applicants should act now.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
The Honjo International Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship supporting both Master’s and doctoral degrees in all research fields. The foundation covers living expenses, travel allowances, and monthly stipends, ensuring scholars can focus fully on their studies and research in Japan.
Who Is Eligible?
The scholarship welcomes international (non-Japanese) candidates who:
- Are admitted, or pending admission, to a Japanese graduate school starting in April 2026
- Are under 30 years old for Master’s, or under 35 years old for PhD applicants
- Can communicate in Japanese, as interviews typically occur in Japanese
- Plan to return to their home country after graduation and contribute to its development
- Are enrolling in a graduate program of over 12 months in duration
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Scholarship Benefits: Support Across the Study Timeline
The scholarship offers monthly stipends tailored to program duration:
- ¥230,000 per month for 1–2-year degrees
- ¥210,000 per month for 3-year programs
- ¥180,000 per month for 4–5-year courses
Additional benefits may include travel grants, participation in foundation events, and faculty networking opportunities, highlighting the scholarship’s emphasis on cultural exchange and global collaboration.
How to Apply
- Apply directly to the Honjo Foundation via their official online application system, no university pre-selection needed
- Prepare required documents and materials, which typically include:
- Academic transcripts and proof of admission/enrollment
- Research proposal
- Recommendation letter(s)
- Passport-sized photo and valid passport copy
- A two-minute video presentation describing your research plan
- Submit all materials by October 31, 2025
Once submitted, the foundation conducts a document review followed by an interview, in Japanese, and announces final selections thereafter.
With only about ten scholarships offered annually , the Honjo International Scholarship 2026 remains both highly competitive and impactful, a golden opportunity for driven global scholars.
