The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation funds master’s and PhD study at any Japanese graduate school, open to students of all nationalities and academic fields.
What Is the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation?
Honjo is a privately funded scholarship supporting outstanding international students enrolled in, or admitted to, graduate programmes in Japan, with an emphasis on academic excellence and future contribution to international friendship.
What It Covers
- A generous monthly stipend for living expenses
- Travel expenses for attending an international conference
- Access to the Honjo scholar alumni network
Who Can Apply
- Non-Japanese citizenship
- Enrolled in, or accepted to, a master’s or doctoral programme at a Japanese graduate school
- Master’s applicants generally under 30 at the start of the programme
- Willingness to participate in Foundation events and its alumni network
Deadline & How to Apply
Deadline: 2027 application guidelines released August 2026; check the official site for the exact window
- Visit the official Honjo Foundation website and read the current application guide
- Register for an online account on the Foundation’s application system
- Complete the application form and upload required documents, including a short video about your research plan
- Submit before the deadline stated in that year’s guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to already be enrolled in a Japanese university?
You need to be either currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a Japanese graduate school; the scholarship itself does not grant university admission.
Is Honjo only for STEM fields?
No, Honjo accepts applicants from any academic field, submitted with a research plan relevant to their programme.
You will be taken to the official Honjo International Scholarship Foundation website to apply.