Waseda University Japan International Scholarships 2025
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Waseda University, one of Japan’s most prestigious institutions, has officially opened its doors to a new wave of international talent with the announcement of several competitive scholarships for the 2025 academic year. These scholarships aim to support privately funded international students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs within the university’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.
The university offers three (03) main types of scholarships, giving students multiple pathways to access funding:
Types of Scholarships Available
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On-Campus Scholarships
– Funded directly by Waseda University, these scholarships are offered through an internal selection process. -
External Scholarships with University Recommendation
– Offered by external organizations but awarded based on faculty nominations or internal selection procedures. -
Open Application External Scholarships
– Available to students independently. Applicants are expected to check bulletin boards and the Faculty of Science and Engineering website for updates.
What’s Covered – Funding Benefits
| Scholarship Name | Covered Benefits | Eligibility | Deadline | Submission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroyuki & Makiko Hatano Scholarship | Financial grant | Privately funded int’l students | June 20, 2025 (23:59 JST) | Online via Application Form |
| Murata Manufacturing Scholarship | Financial support in science/engineering | Science/engineering majors | May 7, 2025 (16:00 JST) | Electrical Engineering Office (55-N Bldg) |
| Isao Okawa Scholarship for IT Science | Support for IT-focused studies | IT-related fields | May 7, 2025 (23:59 JST) | Online via Application Form |
| Isao Okawa Memorial Achievement Award | Excellence award in technology innovation | Research achievers | May 7, 2025 (23:59 JST) | Online via Application Form |
| Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship | Partial tuition fee reduction | All qualified applicants | May 12, 2025 (23:59 JST) | Online via Application Form |
| Young Leaders Research Scholarship (SYLFF) | Research funding for future leaders | Advanced graduate students | April 8, 2025 (16:00 JST) | Academic Support Division (Bldg 51, 1st Floor) |
Apply: https://www.waseda.jp/fsci/students/tuition/#anc_11
Application Deadline Overview
The scholarship application deadlines vary by program. However, the final date to apply for the earliest listed opportunity—SYLFF—is April 8, 2025, while the latest deadline for Hatano Scholarship is June 20, 2025.
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