Kyushu University Scholarships for International Students 2026
Kyushu University provides a range of scholarship opportunities for international students, including scholarships offered through direct application and others that require students to first undergo an on-campus selection process.
The opportunities described below include support for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students. Scholarship amounts, eligibility requirements, application periods and language requirements vary considerably, so applicants should check the conditions of the individual scholarship before applying.
Scholarships Available at Kyushu University
| Scholarship | Eligible Students | Scholarship Amount | Application Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honjo International Scholarship Foundation | Master’s and doctoral students | ¥180,000–¥230,000 per month | Direct application |
| Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation | Undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students | ¥100,000–¥140,000 per month | University selection |
| Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association | Master’s and doctoral students | ¥144,000–¥145,000 per month, plus other support | Direct application |
| CWAJ Graduate Scholarship | Female doctoral students | ¥2,000,000 per year | Direct application |
| INPEX Scholarship Foundation | Selected master’s students | ¥160,000 per month, plus major benefits | Direct application |
| KDDI Foundation Scholarship | Master’s and doctoral students | ¥100,000 per month | University selection |
1. Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation offers financial support to international students pursuing master’s or doctoral studies.
Scholarship amount
The monthly amount depends on the remaining period of the student’s programme:
- ¥230,000 per month for programmes with 1–2 years remaining
- ¥210,000 per month for programmes with 3 years remaining
- ¥180,000 per month for programmes with 4–5 years remaining
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to:
- Master’s students
- Doctoral students
Application period
September 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
This scholarship requires students to apply directly to the foundation.
Applicants should note the language requirements associated with this opportunity. The supplied information states that applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese in daily life, the research plan must be written in Japanese, and the interview is conducted in Japanese.
2. Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship
The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship is offered through an on-campus selection process at Kyushu University.
Scholarship amount
- Undergraduate: ¥100,000 per month
- Master’s/Doctoral: ¥140,000 per month
Eligible students for April 2027
The listed eligibility includes:
- Undergraduate students in their 3rd or 4th year
- Students in Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy may qualify in their 5th or 6th year
- Master’s students in their 2nd or 3rd year
- Doctoral students in their 2nd or 3rd year
There are 25 university nominations.
Application deadline
September 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Students must first submit the required materials for Kyushu University’s on-campus selection.
The application materials can include an application form, CV, research plan, essay, recommendation letter and academic transcripts.
Japanese language ability is particularly important for this scholarship. The supplied information states that several application documents must be handwritten in Japanese and that the interview is generally conducted in Japanese.
3. Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship
The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship is intended for master’s and doctoral students who meet the scholarship’s specific eligibility conditions.
Scholarship amount
- Master’s: ¥144,000 per month
- Doctoral: ¥145,000 per month
Tuition support and other benefits may also be available.
Application period
August 3, 2026 – October 23, 2026
This is a direct-application scholarship.
The supplied information states that applicants must be from Taiwan and must meet the residence requirements specified by the scholarship. Applicants must also be able to complete the application form in Japanese.
Because these conditions are specific to the scholarship, applicants should review the current foundation requirements carefully before applying.
4. CWAJ Graduate Scholarship
The College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) offers a graduate scholarship for non-Japanese women studying in Japan.
Scholarship amount
¥2,000,000 per year
Eligibility
The supplied information identifies:
- Female doctoral students
- Non-Japanese students
The scholarship is for one year beginning in April 2027.
Application deadline
October 5, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. JST
Applications are made directly to the foundation.
The Kyushu University information supplied does not list a Japanese-language proficiency requirement for this scholarship.
5. INPEX Scholarship Foundation
The INPEX Scholarship Foundation provides support for selected international students pursuing master’s degrees.
The Kyushu University listing supplied for this opportunity includes applicants from specific countries, including Indonesia, Australia and the United Arab Emirates. Eligibility therefore depends on the applicable country-specific scholarship conditions.
Scholarship benefits
The listed support can include:
- ¥160,000 per month
- Application, enrollment and tuition fee support
- Travel expenses
- Settling-in allowance
- Japanese-language study support
- Conference participation and field-research support
- Other benefits
Eligible students
The opportunity is listed for privately funded international students planning to pursue a master’s degree in the 2027 academic year.
For the Indonesian listing, eligible fields include areas such as science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and architecture.
Application period
August 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
This is a direct-application scholarship.
The listed application materials include academic records, a recommendation letter, graduation certificate, letter of acceptance, CV and English-proficiency test scores.
For the listed INPEX scholarships, Japanese proficiency is stated as optional.
6. KDDI Foundation Scholarship
The KDDI Foundation Scholarship is available through Kyushu University’s on-campus selection process.
Scholarship amount
¥100,000 per month
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to:
- Master’s students
- Doctoral students
Applicants must be under 35 years old as of April 1, 2027.
The applicant’s research should be related to information technology, with the listed areas including:
- Law
- Politics
- Economics
- Sociology
- Culture
- Technology
There are two university nominations, with the supplied information stating that only one international student per faculty advisor can be recommended.
The scholarship period is 6 or 12 months from April 1, 2027.
Direct Application vs University Selection
One of the most important things to understand is that these scholarships do not all use the same application process.
Direct application
For scholarships such as the Honjo, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, CWAJ and INPEX opportunities listed above, applicants apply directly to the relevant foundation according to its instructions.
University selection
For scholarships such as the Rotary Yoneyama and KDDI Foundation opportunities, students first participate in Kyushu University’s internal selection process.
This distinction matters because students applying for university-recommendation scholarships need to meet Kyushu University’s internal submission requirements and deadlines before the scholarship foundation considers the university’s nomination.
What Applicants Should Check
Before applying, students should carefully confirm:
- Whether their degree level matches the scholarship
- Whether their nationality or country of origin is eligible
- Whether their field of study qualifies
- Whether Japanese-language ability is required
- Whether an English-proficiency score is required
- Whether they apply directly or through Kyushu University
- The exact application deadline
- The required documents
- Whether they need to already be enrolled or admitted at Kyushu University
Application Requirements
The documents vary by scholarship. Depending on the opportunity, applicants may need materials such as:
- Application forms
- Curriculum vitae
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- Research plans
- Essays
- Recommendation letters
- Letters of acceptance
- English-proficiency test results
Applicants should not assume that the document requirements for one scholarship apply to another.
Scholarship Deadlines
The listed deadlines are different for each opportunity:
- KDDI Foundation: The supplied information does not provide a specific application deadline.
- Rotary Yoneyama: September 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Honjo: October 31, 2026
- Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association: October 23, 2026
- CWAJ: October 5, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. JST
- INPEX: October 31, 2026
Applicants should verify the latest deadline with Kyushu University or the relevant scholarship foundation before submitting an application.
Important Notice
Scholarship information can change, and the opportunities listed by Kyushu University may have different conditions depending on the applicant’s programme, academic status, nationality and scholarship category.
Some scholarships are also limited to specific groups of international students. For this reason, applicants should read the individual scholarship guidelines rather than relying only on the scholarship amount or general description.
Students interested in these opportunities should also distinguish between admission to Kyushu University and eligibility for a scholarship. Scholarship selection may involve additional requirements beyond university admission.
Official Kyushu University Scholarship Information
Applicants should consult Kyushu University’s official scholarship information for the latest available opportunities, requirements and application instructions.
- https://isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/invitation/programs/
- https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/scholarship/view/list.php?lang=en
For scholarship-related questions, the supplied information gives the following Kyushu University contact:
Email: intlr-pscholar@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Students should check the individual scholarship information carefully before applying, particularly where the opportunity requires Japanese-language documents, university nomination, country-specific eligibility or a separate application to an external foundation.
Check also: Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP) 2027
