YKK Leaders 21 Scholarship Grant for Foreign Students
Foundation grant for foreign natural-science graduate students entering Japan, awarded through recommendation by ten designated universities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Japan
Funding
Grant amount and duration are not stated on the English page; they are in the application guidelines PDF.
Eligible applicants
Foreign natural-science graduate students recommended by a designated university
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Overview
YKK Leaders 21 Scholarship Grant for Foreign Students is offered by Yoshida Scholarship Foundation for Master’s, PhD study in Japan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly grant
Not specified
Grant amount and duration are not stated on the English page; they are in the application guidelines PDF. 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
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Foreign natural-science graduate students recommended by a designated university.
Academic requirements
- 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
Foreign students specialising in natural science who will study at a Japanese graduate school, with strong research ability, a clear purpose for studying in Japan, a spirit of giving back and leadership qualities. They must be recommended by a designated university (Tokyo, Science Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kyushu, Keio, Waseda, Doshisha, Kwansei Gakuin) before arrival; one grantee per university at a time.
Applicant profile
- Foreign natural-science graduate students recommended by a designated university
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- Foreign students specialising in natural science who will study at a Japanese graduate school, with strong research ability, a clear purpose for studying in Japan, a spirit of giving back and leadership qualities. They must be recommended by a designated university (Tokyo, Science Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kyushu, Keio, Waseda, Doshisha, Kwansei Gakuin) before arrival; one grantee per university at a time.
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
- Documents per application guidelines
How to apply
- 1
Contact one of the designated universities
- 2
Be recommended by the university before arriving in Japan
Application timeline
Application cycle
Page links 2026-2027 application guidelines; no deadline stated on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Yoshida Scholarship 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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.