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Honjo International Scholarship Foundation 2021 (Japan)

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

September 2, 2020

The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications from international students pursuing Master's or Doctoral (PhD) degrees at graduate schools in Japan starting in April 2021.

2021 International Scholarships At Honjo International Scholarship Foundation - Japan

Monthly Stipend Tiers

  • ¥200,000 per month for a 1 to 2-year degree
  • ¥180,000 per month for a 3-year degree
  • ¥150,000 per month for a 4 to 5-year degree
  • Number of Awards: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: October 31, 2020

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be enrolled as of April 2021 or currently applying for a graduate course starting in April 2021 at a Japanese graduate school.
  • PhD applicants must start their PhD course by the age of 35; Master's applicants must start their Master's course by the age of 30.
  • You must be able to hold an everyday conversation in Japanese, as interviews will be conducted strictly in Japanese (no exceptions).
  • You must be willing to attend foundation events and participate actively in the alumni network.

How to Apply

Confirm your eligibility and submit your application and supporting documents via the Honjo Web Application System. Make sure to save the generated PDF and application number to check your results later. Visit the Honjo Foundation official website for more details.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Stephanie Divine

Sep 2, 2020

Can I do the Honjo scholarship interview in English if my Japanese course is taught in English?

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Anthony from Mentra

Sep 2, 2020

No, Stephanie. The foundation states that applicants must be able to carry an everyday conversation in Japanese and all interviews are conducted in Japanese with no exceptions.

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