International students at the University of Tsukuba have multiple scholarship opportunities in 2025. These scholarships, provided by various foundations, allow direct applications without requiring a recommendation from the university president. Below is a detailed guide to each scholarship, along with important deadlines and criteria.
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1. Nitori International Scholarship Foundation 2025 (First Half)
Deadline: November 7, 2024 (1 p.m.)
Application: Apply directly to the foundation.
Japanese Language Requirement: JLPT N3 or higher.
Note: If accepted, you are ineligible for other university recommendation scholarships in 2025.
2. INOAC International Education and Scholarship Foundation (Type A)
Deadline: October 20, 2024 (11 p.m.)
Application: Submit through the foundation’s online portal.
Important: The Division of Student Exchange must complete part of the recommendation form. Contact them by October 15, 2024.
Note: Recipients cannot apply for other university recommendation scholarships in 2025.
3. Frances & Sachio Semmoto Foundation (Spring 2025)
Application Period: October 7, 2024, to December 9, 2024
Application: Apply directly to the foundation.
Japanese Language Requirement: JLPT N2 or higher.
Note: During the payment period, you cannot apply for other university recommendation scholarships.
4. ITO Foundation for International Education Exchange (2025)
Application Period: October 1 to October 31, 2024
Application: Apply directly to the foundation.
Japanese Language Requirement: Required.
Note: Scholarship holders cannot apply for other university recommendation scholarships in 2025.
5. Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship (2025)
Target Audience: Refugees and displaced persons.
Application Period: October 28, 2024, to January 6, 2025
Application: Apply via Pathways Japan.
Information Sessions: Available online in English.
Japanese Language Requirement: Required.
6. Honjo International Scholarship Foundation (Spring 2025)
Application Period: September 2 to October 31, 2024
Application: Submit through the foundation’s online application system.
Japanese Language Requirement: Required.
Note: You cannot apply for other university recommendation scholarships in 2025.
7. RAITO-KOGYO Scholarship for Vietnamese Students (2025)
Deadline: October 23, 2024
Application: Submit via post.
Japanese Language Requirement: JLPT N3 or higher.
Note: Recipients are ineligible for other university recommendation scholarships in 2025.
8. Teijin Scholarship Foundation Kumura (2026)
Deadline: September 10, 2024 (5 p.m.)
Submission: Division of Student Exchange (1A101).
Application Guide: Available in Japanese.
Note: If selected, you cannot receive a university recommendation scholarship.
9. Uehara Memorial Foundation (2024-2025)
Deadline: August 26, 2024 (5 p.m.)
Submission: Division of Student Exchange (1A101).
Application: The supervisor must apply on behalf of the student.
10. TAKAKU Foundation (2025)
Application Period: November 1 to 30, 2024
Application: Submit via post.
Japanese Language Requirement: JLPT N1 or higher.
Note: Accepted students cannot apply for other university recommendation scholarships in 2025.
11. Yoneyama Rotary Memorial Foundation Scholarship (2025)
Deadline: September 2, 2024 (5 p.m.)
Submission: Division of Student Exchange (1A101).
Note: University screening includes an interview process.
12. Atsumi International Foundation (2025)
Application Period: September 2 to 30, 2024
Application: Apply directly to the foundation.
Japanese Language Requirement: High proficiency required.
For more information, visit the official websites of each scholarship foundation or contact the relevant offices at the University of Tsukuba.
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