Scholarship Offered by Private Organizations

1. Application Methods

There are 2 methods of application for the scholarships for privately financed international UTokyo students.
(1) University Recommendation
The university recommends the candidates selected through internal screening processes to the various foundations.
(2) Direct Application
Students can apply directly to the foundations by themselves.
Applicants should also understand that the acceptance rate by private organizations is not high.

2. How to Apply

(1) University Recommendation
The students should apply through the administrative office of their Faculty/Graduate School. In some Faculty/Graduate Schools, the applicants are required to register in advance within a prescribed period. Therefore, please contact your administrative office and check whether you need to register.
(2) Direct Application
Students are required to apply to the foundations themselves. 

■Notes on Scholarship Application
・Please read the scholarship application guidelines carefully and confirm your eligibility. 
・Please follow the instructions of your faculty/graduate school regarding scholarship eligibility. 
・In principle, it is not possible to receive more than one scholarship. Even if you are eligible to receive more than one scholarship under certain conditions, please be sure to follow the instructions in the application guidelines.
・If you withdraw from school, take a leave of absence, study abroad, or leave Japan while applying for/receiving a scholarship, or if you change your address, phone number, email address, or other contact information, be sure to notify the administrative office at the graduate school/faculty you belong to.

<Notes on University Recommendation>
Students should apply through the administrative office of their Faculty/Graduate School. 
Depending on the graduate school/faculty you belong to and the academic year, the scholarships offered may vary, and you may not be able to apply for all of the scholarships listed on the webpage. 
Details on how to apply vary according to each graduate school/faculty, so please check carefully before applying.

<Notes on Direct Application>
Students are required to apply to the foundations themselves. If you have any questions regarding the application or selection process, please contact the foundations directly. 
Please be sure to contact the administrative office at your graduate school/faculty regarding the results of the application (including procedures for renewal/continuation of the scholarship).

3. Scholarship Information

You need to check the detailed requirements for each scholarship: Some scholarships test the applicants’ Japanese language skills by requiring an essay or an interview and some foundations prohibit the scholars to receive any other scholarships. You can check the detailed requirements from the following page.

■Latest scholarship information
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/privateorg.html

For inquiries

Graduate School/Faculty you belong to