Hasegawa International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship 2026, Japan (Fully Funded)

The Hasegawa International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious financial support program offered to international students from Asian countries studying at universities in Tokyo, Japan. With generous monthly stipends and a two-year funding period, this scholarship supports exceptional students committed to building their academic and professional future in Japan.

This program is highly competitive and requires university nomination, making it one of the most trusted scholarship options for privately funded students in Tokyo.

The Hasegawa International Scholarship Foundation provides monthly financial assistance to outstanding Asian students enrolled in doctoral, master's, bachelor's, or junior college programs in Tokyo. The scholarship aims to promote global academic exchange and support talented individuals pursuing higher education in Japan.

• Monthly stipend based on academic level:

1. Doctoral Students: ¥150,000 per month
2. Master’s Students: ¥120,000 per month

• Bachelor’s / Junior College Students: ¥100,000 per month

Additional details:

• Funding Period: Up to 2 years (1 year for junior college students)
• No tuition exemption
• No enrollment or examination fee reduction
• No additional financial support systems included
• Approximately 40–50 students are selected each year.

The scholarship covers the following academic levels:

• Doctoral Degree Programs
• Master’s Degree Programs
• Bachelor’s Degree Programs
• Junior Colleges

• No field restrictions
• Students from any academic discipline are eligible to apply.

Students from Asian countries are eligible to apply.

(Government-sponsored students are not eligible.)

Applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions:

• Must be an international student from an Asian country.
• Must be enrolled in a private, public, or national university in Tokyo.
• Must reside in Tokyo at the time of application.
• Must receive a recommendation from the university president or dean - individual applications are not accepted.
• Must be able to communicate in Japanese (required for the interview process).
• Students who previously received this scholarship for less than one year are not eligible.
• Government-sponsored students cannot apply.
• Age Limit: No age restriction.

Application Period (2026 Cycle)

• Mid-October to Mid-November 2026
• Exact dates depend on your university’s internal schedule.

Application Process (Through University Only)

Important: The foundation does not accept direct applications or inquiries from individuals. Click here to check Japan Universities.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Receive nomination from your university

• Your university’s scholarship office must select and recommend you. Only recommended students can apply.

2. Prepare the required documents:

• 2026 Scholarship Application Form (Excel)
• 2026 Scholarship Recommendation Form (Excel)
• Statement of Reasons for Applying (PDF)
• Any additional documents requested by your university

3. Submit documents to your university’s scholarship office

• They will forward all materials to the Hasegawa Foundation.

4. Screening Process:

• Document Review: Evaluation based on recommendation content and academic performance
• Interview: Conducted in Japanese, focusing on motivation, personality, and communication skills

5. Final Selection:

• Successful candidates are notified via their university.

Why This Scholarship Is Valuable for International Students in Tokyo

• High monthly stipend
• No age limit
• Open to all fields of study
• Long funding duration (up to 2 years)
• Ideal for privately funded students
• Supports daily living expenses in Tokyo
• Enhances academic and cultural experience in Japan