For Japanese and international students wishing to continue undergraduate or graduate studies, Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, offers a number of prestigious scholarships. The purpose of these scholarships is to help gifted students who have made Sophia University their top choice but are having financial difficulties pursuing their education.
Applicants to undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English may apply for the Sophia University New Student Scholarship and the Adachi (Benefactors’) Scholarship at the time of admission for the 2026 entrance exam. Undergraduate students, including transfer and first-year students, as well as graduate students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in specific subjects, are eligible for scholarships.
Host Country: Japan
University: Sophia University
Opportunity Type: Undergraduate, Graduate, Masters, Bachelor
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Requirement for Entrance Examination: Candidates must register for the entrance exam for Sophia University in 2026. Scholarships are reviewed only once candidates have successfully completed the admission exam.
- Academic Excellence and Need for Money: Both exceptional academic achievements and proof of actual financial need are required of candidates. The purpose of the scholarships is to help gifted students who might not otherwise be able to pay for their tuition.
- Program Requirement: Only applicants enrolled in Sophia University’s undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English are eligible for the awards.
- Submission of an Application:Along with their admissions application, applicants must prepare and submit their scholarship application. According to university regulations, both must be turned in at the same time, but they must be in different packages or envelopes.
Benefits:
- Scholarship for New Students at Sophia University (For Japanese and International Students)
- covers the first year’s tuition in full, in part, or in full.
- The Adachi Scholarship from Sophia University Benefactors (only available to international students)
- includes a one-year education enhancement charge in addition to full tuition coverage.
- Scholarship for Developing Researchers in Doctoral Programs at Sophia University Graduate School (for doctoral students – no application required)
- granted on the advice of a graduate school.
- encourages exceptional PhD researchers to continue their work.
Deadline: 08 April 2026
