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Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship 2027


Country: Japan

University: Japanese Universities and Graduate Schools

Degree: Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral

Deadline: 2026-10-31


Description

The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship 2027 is a scholarship program for international students who plan to enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school. The Overseas Candidate program allows eligible students to apply for scholarship support before entering Japan. Applicants must independently find and apply to a Japanese university or graduate school before applying for the scholarship. At the time of application, overseas candidates must have passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 or above. Graduate applicants must also submit a recommendation letter from a supervisor or professor at their intended graduate school. For the 2027 intake, applications are open for students planning to begin studies in April 2027 or September/October 2027. Undergraduate scholars receive ¥100,000 per month, while Master's and Doctoral scholars receive ¥140,000 per month. Successful overseas candidates may also receive a travel subsidy of up to ¥250,000 toward eligible expenses for travelling to Japan. The scholarship is a grant and does not require repayment. However, entrance fees and tuition are not covered, so applicants should consider their university funding and other financial arrangements separately.


Benefits

  • ¥100
  • 000 monthly for undergraduate students
  • ¥140
  • 000 monthly for Master's students
  • ¥140
  • 000 monthly for Doctoral students
  • Travel subsidy up to ¥250
  • 000
  • Scholarship does not require repayment

Eligibility

  • International student residing outside Japan
  • Plan to enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school
  • JLPT N3 or above
  • Meet the admission requirements of the intended institution
  • Graduate applicants require supervisor/professor recommendation
  • Research students are not eligible

Required Documents

  • Scholarship application
  • Japanese university/graduate school admission application or proof of application
  • JLPT N3 or above certificate
  • Research plan for graduate applicants
  • Essay on studying in Japan and future plans
  • Recommendation letter
  • Academic transcripts and certificates
  • Other documents required by the official guidelines


Programs Offered

  • Undergraduate programs
  • Master's programs
  • Doctoral programs at Japanese universities and graduate schools

How to Apply

  • Choose and apply to an eligible Japanese university or graduate school
  • confirm JLPT N3 or above eligibility
  • prepare the required scholarship documents
  • register through the Rotary Yoneyama online application system
  • upload the required documents
  • and submit the application between 1 October and 31 October 2026

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