Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students The information on this page is intended for privately-financed international students who are currently studying at Kyoto University and who wish to apply for one of the following scholarships. Please note that students are only eligible to apply for these scholarships after they have arrived in Japan and have begun their studies at Kyoto University.

Outline of the Scholarships for Kyoto University Privately-Financed International Students There are two types of scholarships available to Kyoto University privately-financed students: those for which the applicant submits an application through the University, and those for which the applicant submits an application directly to the sponsoring organization. Application requirements vary among the scholarships, so students are advised to read the application guidelines carefully. Notice that the selection process for these scholarships is very competitive as the financial resources of the scholarship programs are limited and the number of applicants is increasing.

Announcements regarding scholarships received by the University are usually distributed to all applicable faculties/graduate schools. The administration offices generally post these announcements to students on their bulletin boards. Students who wish to apply for these scholarships are advised to pay close attention to the notices posted by their faculty/graduate school offices.

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship (Domestic Selection) Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships are funded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and technology (MEXT), Japan. Domestic Selection is available only to privately-financed students currently studying at Kyoto University. In addition, to be eligible to apply, a student must meet one of the following criteria. Applications should be submitted through the University, which will select candidates to recommend to MEXT. For details, please inquire at the administration office of your Faculty or Graduate School after entering Kyoto University.

1. The student is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and is expected to be enrolled in the final year of the same program on April 1 of the forthcoming year.

2. The student is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, or is currently studying as a research student, and is expected to be enrolled in a graduate degree (Master’s, professional, or Doctoral) program on April 1 of the forthcoming year.

3. The student is currently enrolled in a graduate degree (Master’s, professional, or Doctoral) program.

Refer to "Application Period, Eligibility and Benefits (Domestic Selection for MEXT Scholarship)" (PDF) for further information. Honors Scholarship (Gakushushoreihi) Privately financed international students currently studying at a university in Japan are eligible to apply for an Honors Scholarship which Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers to help them with their academic work and research in Japan. Application should be made through the Japanese university at which the applicant is currently enrooled. For details, please refer to "Scholarships Applied for through the University" and Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website (External Link).

Scholarships from Private Foundations Every year, Kyoto University selects and recommends candidates to approximately 50 private foundations for international student scholarships based on an intra-university selection process. Please refer to "Scholarships Applied for through the University" for details.