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University-Specific Scholarships(e.g., The University of Tokyo Fellowship (Todai Fellowship))

Applications closed Bachelor,Masters,PhD Fully Funded Partially Funded Merit-Based
Award JPY 50,000 / per month Paid per month. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline June 10, 2026 Deadline passed
Duration 1 Year How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Merit-Based Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.

About this scholarship

What this award covers and who it is designed to support.

Established in 2004, the Todai Fellowship is UTokyo's own scholarship for outstanding privately financed international students. It provides a monthly research grant-in-aid to help recipients focus on their studies without financial burden. Since its inception, 952 students have received the fellowship as of March 2026.

Scholarship details

Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.

Study level

Bachelor,Masters,PhD

Field of study

Engineering

Host country

Japan

Competition

Medium

Opens

March 18, 2026

Eligibility

Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.

• Must hold or be applying for a “College Student"visa 
• Must be a privately financed international student (recipients of MEXT or foreign government scholarships are ineligible) 
• Must have a grade point average of 2.30 or higher (on a 3.00 scale) 
• Must not be receiving or planning to receive other designated scholarships

Application requirements

Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.

Documents typically include: 
• Application Form (designated form) 
• Research Plan 
• Recommendation Letter from your former supervisor 
• Academic transcripts with grading criteria 
• Grading Coefficient Calculation Table 
• Copy of Residence Card (if already in Japan)

What is covered

Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.

Monthly living/research stipend of JPY 200,000. Tuition is NOT covered — recipients must separately apply for tuition exemption after enrollment . Recipients are required to withdraw any tuition exemption application if awarded the fellowship.