The University of Tsukuba has officially launched a comprehensive series of scholarship programs for the 2025–2026 academic year, welcoming international students from across the globe to apply for dozens of exciting financial aid opportunities—many of which do not require a university president’s recommendation.
This rare lineup includes both direct-application and university-recommended scholarships and spans foundations, private sector support, international clubs, and philanthropic organizations—all united in their goal to support brilliant minds pursuing education in Japan.
What’s on Offer?
Here are just a few of the currently active scholarships available at the University of Tsukuba for international students:
| Scholarship Name | Application Deadline | Application Submission | Special Notes |
| Sakata Agriculture Foundation Scholarship | May 9, 2025 (5 PM JST) | By email to Division of Student Exchange (1A-101) | Japanese proficiency required. One candidate selected. |
| Ajinomoto Scholarship | May 13, 2025 (5 PM JST) | Division of Student Exchange (1A-101) | English accepted with Japanese translation. |
| International Student Exchange Club (15th Term) | May 7, 2025 (6 PM JST) | Apply directly via Web | Proficiency in Japanese necessary. |
| Jissen Sakura-kai Foundation | Entry: May 23 / Docs: May 30, 2025 | Apply directly via Google Form + post | Full details on official site. |
| Tokyo YWCA ‘Japanese Mothers’ Movement | May 7–14, 2025 | Apply to foundation directly | For culturally immersive learners. |
| Nitori Foundation (Second Half) | May 21, 2025 (1 PM JST) | Apply directly to foundation | JLPT N3 required. |
Why This Matters for International Students?
This is a rare scholarship release window where international applicants can submit their forms directly without requiring endorsement from the University President—making it more accessible to those already residing in Japan or confidently managing their applications independently.
Apply: https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/admissions/financial-scholarships/individual/.