Honjo International Scholarship 2026: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Japan?
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the 2026 Honjo International Scholarship.
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The entirety of the costs of your tuition, living expenses, and complete travel costs during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure for the Honjo Scholarship Japan 2026 will be provided.
2026 Honjo International Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Honjo Foundation
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Asia
- Location: Japan
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- $18,741 Stipends per year
- Travel Costs
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
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Honjo International Scholarship Details
The 2026 Honjo International Scholarship Foundation offers funding opportunities for international students willing to study in Japanese graduate institutions.
The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation is open to foreign students who study or plan to study in a Japanese school for an undergraduate, doctoral, or master’s degree.
The Hinjo Foundation provides an opportunity for foreign students to obtain quality graduate degrees in Japanese universities.
The application for the graduate programmes of Hinjo Foundation can be submitted in both Japanese and English; hence, international students with sound proficiency in the English language are eligible to apply. Applicants may apply directly to the foundation without prior selection by the university.
Honjo Scholarship Japan 2026 Benefits
The period of the Honjo Scholarship for the recipient is set in accordance with the shortest period of
time required to complete the intended degree.
- ¥230,000 per month for 1 ~ 2 years degree
- ¥210,000 per month for 3 years degree
- ¥180,000 per month for 4 ~ 5 years of degree
* The payment period cannot be changed once it commenced.
* Those whose enrollment period is shorter than one year are not eligible to apply. - The travel grant to cover the expenses to attend an international conference will be provided to scholarship recipients, based on the scholarship provision rules.
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Available Programmes for Japan Honjo International Scholarship 2026
The Japan Honjo Scholarship 2026 is open to foreign applicants seeking to pursue Masters and Doctoral programs in Japanese universities.
Japan Honjo Scholarship 2026 Requirements
To be eligible for the postgraduate Japan Honjo Scholarship 2026, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- be an international student
- be enrolled or currently applying for the academic course starting from April 2026 at a graduate school in Japan.
- Those who are already enrolled and those who are not enrolled yet (including people who are currently employed with jobs at the time of applying for the program) are both eligible to apply for this scholarship if you are going to be enrolled in April 2026
- have a strong will to serve in their home country as a future career plan.
- have a deep understanding of international friendship and goodwill, and must attend the events organized by the foundation and take part in the network as an alumni member
- must be able to carry an everyday conversation in Japanese. Interviews (after submission) will be conducted in Japanese
- must start the PhD course by the age of 35 and the master’s program by the age of 30 (No exception).
- must be enrolled in a programme longer than 12 months.
Required Documents for Honjo Scholarship 2026
While applying for the 2026 Honjo Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Complete Application Form
- Academic transcript (In Japanese or English; please attach a translation in case of other languages)
languages.) - Research Proposal: Use the designated template and write in Japanese language. The
template of the MS Word file is available here. - Your proposal should describe: What you are going to research, What and how you are going to contribute to your home country based on what you will learn or study in Japan, What you already achieved regarding research, academic, and social activity
- A recommendation letter from a supervisor:
- Documents that prove admission, such as an admission letter, a letter of acceptance,
etc. Please upload the certificate of enrollment only if the student is already enrolled in the
graduate school.
How To Apply for 2026 Honjo International Scholarship
To apply for the Honjo International Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- All applications are submitted via the online application system.
- All the indication in the online application system are both in English and Japanese.
- Auto-translation system installed in your device may disturb the online application system’s functions.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: October 31st, 2025
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