Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship (Overseas Applicants)
A private monthly stipend for students from abroad who have applied to or been admitted by a Japanese university or graduate school. Includes a travel subsidy to Japan.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Japan
Funding
Monthly stipend of 100,000 yen for undergraduates and 140,000 yen for master's and doctoral students. A travel subsidy of up to 250,000 yen toward arrival in Japan, reimbursed against receipts after arrival. Duration is not stated on the page.
Eligible applicants
Overseas students entering a Japanese university or graduate school
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Overview
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship (Overseas Applicants) is offered by Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Japan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Application for ScholarshipRequired
- Research plan at Japanese universityRequired
- Essay on why you chose to study in JapanRequired
- Recommendation letterRequired
- Copy of university or graduate school admission applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend
Included
Travel subsidy to Japan (up to 250,000 yen)
Included
Tuition fees
Not specified
Monthly stipend of 100,000 yen for undergraduates and 140,000 yen for master's and doctoral students. A travel subsidy of up to 250,000 yen toward arrival in Japan, reimbursed against receipts after arrival. Duration is not stated on the page. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Overseas students; no specific nationality is named.
- International eligibility
- Students going to a university outside Japan or to a language school are not eligible. Loss of admission ends eligibility, and scholars must arrive in Japan before the designated admission month.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Admission to, or application to, a Japanese university or graduate school; supervisor recommendation for graduate applicants.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Japan
Official eligibility summary
Open to overseas students admitted or scheduled to enroll at a Japanese university or graduate school, who must find and apply to the school themselves and submit a copy of that application. The page requires JLPT N3 or above by the time of application. Graduate applicants need a recommendation from a prospective supervisor. Research students and language-school students are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- Overseas students entering a Japanese university or graduate school
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to overseas students admitted or scheduled to enroll at a Japanese university or graduate school, who must find and apply to the school themselves and submit a copy of that application. The page requires JLPT N3 or above by the time of application. Graduate applicants need a recommendation from a prospective supervisor. Research students and language-school students are not eligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Find and apply to a Japanese university or graduate school
- 2
Register on the foundation's online portal
- 3
Fill in the forms and upload the documents
- 4
Submit before the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027 cycle is open from 1 October 2026 (13:00 JST) to 31 October 2026 (13:00 JST) for April and fall 2027 enrollment. Results are emailed by mid-March 2027.
The listed deadline is October 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 31, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.