Pre-open for Master's and PhD study in Japan. HISF lists a September 1 to October 31, 2026 application period, monthly support of ¥180,000 to ¥230,000 depending on degree duration, and approximately ten awards. The detailed 2027 guidelines are expected in August 2026.
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This page reports the 2027 opportunity as pre-open. It uses the foundation's current 2027 schedule and standing foreign-student scholarship information. Requirements or documents that depend on the forthcoming 2027 guidelines are marked unavailable and must be checked again when those guidelines are published.
Pre-open for Master's and PhD study in Japan. HISF lists a September 1 to October 31, 2026 application period, monthly support of ¥180,000 to ¥230,000 depending on degree duration, and approximately ten awards. The detailed 2027 guidelines are expected in August 2026.
The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for Foreign Students supports international students who are studying or plan to study for a Master's or doctoral degree at a graduate school in Japan. The foundation accepts applicants from all non-Japanese nationalities and says all research fields are welcome. Students may apply directly, without pre-selection by their university, and an applicant outside Japan may apply after being accepted to a Japanese graduate school.
For the 2027 award cycle, the official program page lists an application period from September 1 to October 31, 2026. It also states that the detailed 2027 application guidelines will be announced in August 2026. This means the opportunity is confirmed and scheduled, but it is not yet open. Applicants should not rely on requirements copied from an earlier cycle because the foundation may revise eligibility rules, document formats, or application instructions when the new guidelines appear.
The scholarship provides monthly financial support throughout the minimum period required to complete the intended degree. The current official program page lists ¥230,000 per month for a degree lasting one to two years, ¥210,000 per month for a three-year degree, and ¥180,000 per month for a period beyond three years. The foundation's FAQ clarifies that this is a monthly-stipend program: university tuition and initial travel costs are not covered.
This opportunity is most relevant to non-Japanese graduate students who have secured, or expect to secure, a place at a Japanese graduate school and who can plan for tuition and travel costs separately. Approximately ten scholarships are listed. Before preparing a final application package, candidates should wait for the official 2027 guidelines and verify every cycle-specific requirement directly with HISF.
The foundation states that all research fields are welcome. Programs must lead to a Master's or doctoral degree at a Japanese graduate school. Applicants should confirm their chosen university's admission and program requirements separately.
HISF does not publish a restricted university list on its FAQ page. Applicants may choose a Japanese university and graduate course aligned with their goals, subject to the scholarship and university requirements.
No. As of July 16, 2026, it is pre-open. HISF lists September 1 to October 31, 2026 as the application period and says the detailed guidelines will be published in August 2026.
The official program is open to non-Japanese students studying or planning to study for a Master's or doctoral degree at a Japanese graduate school. Final 2027 cycle requirements must be checked in the forthcoming guidelines.
Yes. HISF states that applications can be submitted from abroad if the applicant has been accepted to a Japanese graduate school.
The official FAQ says the foreign-student program is open to non-Japanese citizens of all nationalities.
No. The official FAQ states that the program provides a monthly stipend and does not cover university tuition or initial travel costs such as a flight to Japan.
The current official program page lists ¥230,000 per month for one to two years, ¥210,000 for three years, and ¥180,000 for a period beyond three years.
The official pages do not state a 2027 IELTS, alternative English proof, or medium-of-instruction policy. This information is currently unavailable. HISF does state that scholarship interviews are conducted in Japanese.
No. The official FAQ says the Scholarship for Foreign Students does not support undergraduate programs; it is for Master's and doctoral study.
HISF says applicants may choose a Japanese university and graduate course aligned with their goals, and all research fields are welcome. University admission requirements still apply.
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