Special Scholarship in the PhD Program at Otani University

Otani University provides a special scholarship for international students in the PhD program. It is for students of academic excellence and good character who show promise of continuing their academic exchange with Otani University after returning to their native countries. The scholarship has no obligation to repay.

The scholarship is aimed at PhD candidates (international students) in Otani University’s PhD program. The number of recipients is up to 2 (tentative).

Selection is based on academic excellence and good character, and on showing promise of continuing the academic exchange with Otani University upon return to the student’s native country.

• Applicant type: PhD candidates
• Student status: International students
• Selection criteria: academic excellence and good character
• Additional criterion: shows promise of continuing academic exchange with Otani University after returning to native country
• Repayment: no obligation to repay

• Monthly stipend amount: equivalent to the monthly stipend provided by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) “Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students”