Japanese Honjo International Foundation Scholarship 2025 for International Students
If you’re planning to pursue graduate studies in Japan, the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation offers an incredible opportunity for foreign students. This scholarship is designed to support those attending or planning to attend graduate school in Japan, providing financial assistance that covers your living expenses for the duration of your studies. Here’s everything you need to know about applying for the Honjo International Scholarship.
What Does the Honjo Scholarship Cover?
The Honjo International Scholarship is quite generous, offering varying amounts depending on the length of your graduate program:
- 1-2 Years: ¥230,000 per month (around EUR 1,450).
- 3 Years: ¥210,000 per month (around EUR 1,325).
- 4-5 Years: ¥180,000 per month (around EUR 1,135).
These amounts are designed to cover your living expenses while studying in Japan. Additionally, recipients may also receive a travel grant to attend international conferences, further enhancing their academic experience.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Honjo International Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Non-Japanese Citizenship: Only students without Japanese citizenship can apply.
- Graduate Enrollment: You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate school in Japan by April 2025. This applies to both current students and those who are applying to start their studies.
- Age Limit: For PhD applicants, you must start your program by the age of 35 and for Master’s applicants, the age limit is 30.
- Commitment to Home Country: Applicants should have a strong intention to contribute to their home country after completing their studies.
- Japanese Language Proficiency: You need to be able to conduct a basic conversation in Japanese, as the interviews will be conducted in Japanese.
How to Apply?
Here’s how you can apply for the Honjo International Scholarship:
- Online Application: Visit the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation’s application system (https://entry.hisf.or.jp/) and complete the necessary information.
- Upload Required Documents: You will need to upload a face photo, a two-minute video explaining your research plan, and a 30-second self-promotion video (optional). Additionally, academic transcripts, a research proposal (in Japanese or English), and a recommendation letter are required.
- Save Your Application Number: Once you complete your application, an application number will be issued. Keep this number safe, as it will be used to check your application status.
- Official Call Letter: https://www.hisf.or.jp/en/scholarship/foreigner/
Important Dates
- Application Period Begins: September 2, 2024
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
- First Selection Results: January 31, 2025
- Interviews: Early February 2025
- Final Results: March 31, 2025.
