The Tobe Maki Foundation Scholarship for the 2025–2027 academic year is now accepting applications. This prestigious scholarship is a non-repayable financial aid opportunity intended to assist domestic and foreign students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at accredited Japanese universities. It is given out for two years and is intended to lessen the cost of tuition, particularly for those who are struggling financially.
The award is especially meant for students who perform exceptionally well academically, show a strong sense of motivation, and behave honorably throughout their studies. It is especially designed for students pursuing fields that support the foundation’s objective of encouraging creativity and innovation. These disciplines include business administration, chemistry, food science, design and art, and physical education.
The program is run by the Tobe Maki Foundation, an Osaka-based public interest incorporated foundation that has a long history of supporting up-and-coming talent. The foundation seeks to enable future leaders, scholars, and professionals who will make significant contributions to their areas and to society at large by offering financial aid to worthy students.
The foundation’s selection standards, which emphasize academic quality, personal character, study motivation, and financial need, must be met by eligible applicants. Recipients who are selected will get a scholarship that is non-repayable, freeing them from the burden of financial limitations to concentrate on their studies and personal growth.
Host Country: Japan
University: Japan Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor, Masters, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be enrolled between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2027, at a Japanese university or graduate program.
- As of April 1, 2025, they must be under 30 years old (exceptions may be allowed for legitimate personal circumstances).
- must be enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program or be in their third year of undergraduate study.
- must be carrying out studies that are pertinent to the foundation’s areas of interest.
- must have financial need, be of excellent character, and have a solid academic record.
- International candidates must be in possession of a current “Student” visa.
- International students must be self-sufficient, meaning they cannot receive government funding.
Benefits:
- The monthly salary for graduate students is ¥70,000, or ¥840,000 annually.
- The monthly salary for undergraduate students is ¥60,000, which is equal to ¥720,000 annually.
- The scholarship will last for two years, from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027.
- For exceptional doctorate students, the term may be extended to four years or more.
- Important information: The Tobe Maki Foundation scholarship amount may be halved if the winner gets additional non-repayable scholarships worth more than ¥2,000,000 annually.
Deadline: 12 May 2025
