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Scholarship program
A wide range of scholarships is available for international students, including Waseda University scholarships, tuition reduction programs, and scholarships offered by private foundations. Many of these are non-repayable grants. For the latest information on application procedures, application periods, eligibility, and scholarship details, please refer to the International Students’ Handbook, which will be distributed after enrollment, or visit the website of the Center for International Education.
Scholarships you can apply before admission
There are scholarships available before enrollment that require applicants or accepted students to apply themselves, as well as scholarships for which the university conducts the selection process.
Scholarships Requiring an Application
The following scholarships require eligible applicants to submit an application themselves.
Please check the application period, eligibility requirements, required documents, and other details, and apply using the designated method.
・Scholarship by the Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Fully Supported Scholarship Program
*Application Period for September 2025 is CLOSED
For further information, please contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country.
・Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) website
・Center for International Education (CIE) website
・MEXT Scholarship Q&A (CIE website)
・Scholarships Offered by Local Governments and Private Organizations
For further information, please refer to the information below.
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website
Scholarships Selected by the University / No Application Required
The following scholarships are awarded based on the regulations of the Graduate School, and recipients are selected by the Graduate School.
When selecting recipients, the Graduate School does not conduct a survey of students’ preferences or accept individual applications from students.
Therefore, applicants and admitted students do not need to apply for these scholarships.
Those selected as recipients will be contacted individually by the Graduate School.
| Scholarship Name | Overview |
| Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students | This is a tuition reduction program for privately financed international students. Fifty percent of tuition is waived. |
| Reserved Scholarship for Successful International Examinees | This is a grant-type scholarship for international students who are admitted through pre-arrival admission. An annual amount of 500,000 yen is provided for up to two years. |
| Kitakyushu Science and Research Park (KSRP) Scholarship by FAIS | This is a grant-type scholarship provided by the Kitakyushu Foundation for the Advancement of Industry, Science and Technology (FAIS) for international students enrolled in graduate schools in the Kitakyushu Science and Research Park. A monthly amount of 50,000 yen is provided for one year. |
Please visit the pages of the Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section and the Center for International Education on our website.
・Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section
・Center for International Education
Scholarship Recipient Records
For information on other scholarships available after enrollment, please refer to the information below.
Waseda University Scholarship for Fostering Researchers in Doctoral Programs
This scholarship was established in 2009 to help students currently enrolled in a doctoral program to become outstanding scholars with superior research capabilities and extensive knowledge of their fields. This scolarship will be awarded to the students who meet all application requirements and apply for the scholarship.
Requirements
Please refer to the application guidline.
Reference: application guideline AY2023
- MEXT students, research associates and students who are exempt from paying tuition and fees are not eligible for this scholarship.
- For details, please refer to the guide for application to be distributed after May 2011.
- If the recipient wishes to continue the scholarship and meets all requirements, they must reapply each year.
For further details, please refer to Scholarships and Financial Assistance Section
Application
It is available after entrance. Then, download applications from IPS Square.