Japan is not only known for its disciplinary skills but also its high-quality education is another main factor. Many students prefer going to Japan because of it top-notch quality of education and rich cultural heritage. Below are the latest scholarships in Japan:
1. 2021 Ashinaga Fully-funded Scholarships For Orphans From Sub-Saharan Africa
Ashinaga is a Japan-based nonprofit organization, which provides educational and emotional support to orphaned students. This organization is offering scholarships to students from select African countries to study for a degree at the world’s leading universities in countries such as Japan, the US, UK, etc. To be eligible for this scholarship program, Applicants must: Be an orphan, having lost one or both parents, Be 23 or younger, having been born after October 1, 1995, and be committed to returning to Sub-Saharan Africa once they have finished their studies abroad
Application Deadline: 19th February 2021
Eligible countries: Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Value: Full scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, accommodation (during the terms and vacation), insurance, flight, and provides a monthly stipend which covers food and necessary academic costs.
Type: Undergraduate
2. International Honors Scholarships At Waseda University
Waseda University is offering International Honors Scholarships to international students who are seeking to pursue a degree program at the Institution. At this university, there are numerous facilities students can benefit from that give them the best possible preparation and support. The applicant must receive a place to study a degree program at the institution and applicants are advised to demonstrate their English language ability by the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE
Application Deadline: January 8, 2021
Eligibility: International students
Value: ¥48,000 / month
Type: Honors degree
3. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship At University of Tokyo
The Japanese Government is offering scholarship opportunities to International students who are looking at acquiring a degree program at the University of Tokyo – Japan. The number of applicants to be nominated by the Graduate School of Science to the University of Tokyo, as well as the number to be subsequently nominated by the University of Tokyo to MEXT, shall be finalized after the application period has closed. In the last round (application for 2020 entrance) each Graduate Schools were allowed to nominate at most one applicant, and the University of Tokyo was allowed to nominate at most three applicants to MEXT.
Application Deadline: 30th October 2020
Eligibility: International students
Value: Allowance, Traveling Costs, and School Fees
Type: Master, PhD
4. Foundation for Education International Scholarship At Soka University
Soka University is a diverse university that attracts students from 52 countries. It offers numerous internationally recognized courses to its students. The Soka University is now awarding a superb Foundation for Education Scholarship which will be awarded to students who are ready to pursue a degree program at the Institution.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2020
Eligibility: International students
Value: JPY 30,000 to JPY 50,000
Type: Undergraduate
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