Nishimura International Scholarship Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Japan 2027

The Nishimura International Scholarship is awarded by the Nishimura Foundation for Indonesian alumni of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) who wish to study in Japan. It supports Master's and PhD study at participating Japanese universities and is a monthly stipend award rather than a full tuition scholarship.

It is open to Indonesian citizens and ITB graduates only, in any field offered by the host universities. Scholars receive JPY 130,000 per month for up to 2 years (Master's) or 3 years (PhD), plus a one-time JPY 150,000 arrival allowance. Tuition is not confirmed, so check the official page for dates and application steps below.

The Nishimura Foundation International Scholarship is available for:

• Master's degree programs
• PhD/doctoral degree programs

Students must be planning to begin their studies in Japan in April 2027.

The scholarship information provided does not limit applicants to a single academic discipline. Eligible applicants can pursue graduate-level studies in fields offered by the participating universities.

Possible fields may include:

• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Natural Sciences
• Business
• Economics
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Environmental Studies
• Health and Medical Sciences
• Other eligible Master's and PhD programs

Applicants should check the specific university and program requirements before applying.

The Nishimura Foundation International Scholarship is particularly suitable for an ITB graduate who:

• Is an Indonesian citizen
• Has strong academic records
• Wants to pursue a Master's or PhD in Japan
• Has a clear research proposal
• Can identify a suitable Japanese supervisor
• Can obtain a supervisor's Letter of Acceptance
• Has financial need
• Is interested in Japanese culture and society
• Wants to contribute to Indonesia–Japan relations

Because of its narrow eligibility requirements, students who are not Indonesian citizens or who are not ITB alumni should look for other Japanese scholarship opportunities.

Applicants must meet the specific requirements of the Nishimura Foundation.

Generally, candidates must:

• Be an Indonesian citizen.
• Be an alumnus or alumna of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB).
• Plan to begin a Master's or PhD program in April 2027.
• Apply to one of the participating Japanese universities.
• Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00.
• PhD applicants should generally have a Master's GPA of at least 3.50.
• Have a prospective academic supervisor at the Japanese university.
• Obtain a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the prospective supervisor.
• Demonstrate financial need for living expenses in Japan.
• Be willing to learn Japanese or already have Japanese-language ability.
• Demonstrate an interest in Japanese society and culture.
• Show an interest in strengthening relations between Indonesia and Japan.
• Plan to study on campus in Japan rather than online.

Additional conditions may apply according to the Foundation's selection requirements.

Importance of the Supervisor's Letter of Acceptance

One of the most important parts of this scholarship application is the Letter of Acceptance from a prospective academic supervisor.

Applicants should therefore start contacting potential supervisors well before the scholarship deadline.

Your research interests should be relevant to the supervisor's research area. A generic email sent to many professors without a clear research direction is unlikely to produce a strong application.

The final university admission letter is different from the supervisor's acceptance. The official university admission may be provided later after the entrance examination and admission process, but the prospective supervisor's acceptance is required earlier for the scholarship application.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Japanese or English
• Research proposal in Japanese or English
• Motivation letter
• Legalized diploma
• Academic transcripts in English
• Japanese or English language proficiency certificate
• Recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
• Letter of Acceptance from the prospective Japanese supervisor
• Recommendation addressed to the Nishimura Foundation
• Recommendation from an academic supervisor, Head of Study Program, or Dean
• Other documents required by the Foundation or participating university

Applicants should prepare their documents well before the deadline because obtaining legalized academic documents and recommendation letters can take time.

Nishimura Scholarship 2027 Application Process – 9 Steps

Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility

First, make sure you meet the basic requirements. You should be an Indonesian citizen, an ITB alumnus/alumna, and planning to begin a Master's or PhD program in April 2027.

Step 2: Select an Eligible Japanese University

Choose a university from the Nishimura Foundation's participating institutions.

Check the available graduate programs and make sure your intended field of study is offered.

Step 3: Find a Prospective Supervisor

Search for professors whose research interests match your academic background and proposed research.

Read their recent research work and university profile before contacting them.

Step 4: Contact the Supervisor

Send a professional email introducing yourself, explaining your academic background, research interests, and proposed study plan.

Attach your CV and other relevant academic information if appropriate.

Step 5: Obtain the Supervisor's LoA

Ask the prospective supervisor for a Letter of Acceptance once they agree to supervise your research.

This is an important requirement for the Nishimura scholarship application.

Step 6: Prepare Your Research Proposal

Develop a clear research proposal that explains:

• Your research topic
• Research objectives
• Background and significance
• Research methodology
• Expected outcomes
• Why you want to conduct the research in Japan
• How your proposed research relates to your future goals

Step 7: Collect Academic and Recommendation Documents

Prepare your transcripts, legalized diplomas, language certificate, CV, motivation letter, and required recommendation letters.

Make sure the documents meet the Foundation's formatting and language requirements.

Step 8: Complete the Scholarship Application

Complete the Nishimura Foundation scholarship application and provide all required information accurately.

Review the application carefully before submission.

Step 9: Submit Before December 5, 2026

Submit the complete application package before the December 5, 2026 deadline.

The application documents must reach the designated submission location in Yogyakarta by the deadline.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Nishimura Japan International Scholarship 2027 is December 5, 2026.

Applicants should not wait until the deadline to contact professors or collect documents. Securing a supervisor's acceptance and preparing legalized academic documents can take considerable time.