Tokushima University Fujii Scholarship 2026 in Japan (Partial Funding)
The Fujii International Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fujii Scholarship at Tokushima University in Japan. This scholarship offers a monthly stipend of ¥50,000 to outstanding self-financed international students from Asia who are currently enrolled in full-time undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral programs at Tokushima University.
This is a merit-based and need-sensitive scholarship aiming to promote academic excellence and foster cultural exchange between Japan and neighboring Asian countries. Students must be regular degree-seeking individuals holding a valid “Student” visa and must not be receiving any other financial aid during the 2026 academic year.
The scholarship supports:
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Up to 3 years for undergraduate and PhD students
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Up to 2 years for master’s students
All recipients are required to undergo an annual review to continue receiving the award.
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Country: Japan
University: Tokushima University
Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
Funding Type: Partial Funding
Scholarship Amount: ¥50,000 per month
Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of select Asian countries
Available Fields: All Subjects
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
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Be enrolled as a full-time degree-seeking student at Tokushima University (research students are not eligible)
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Be a national of one of the listed eligible Asian countries
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Hold valid “Student” visa status in Japan
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Meet age criteria by March 31, 2026:
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Show financial need
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Not be receiving any other scholarships in 2026
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Participate in official scholarship activities and submit periodic reports
Eligible Countries
Applicants must be citizens of:
India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Korea, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Timor-Leste, Bhutan, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Maldives, Mongolia, Laos, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.
Application Requirements
All documents must be handwritten in Japanese using black ink. Required documents include:
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Completed application form (designated format)
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Handwritten essay (max 800 Japanese characters)
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Recommendation letter from academic advisor
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Consent forms for recommendation and data handling
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Academic transcript
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Certificate of enrollment
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Copy of residence card (front and back)
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(Optional) JLPT N1 certificate copy
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(Optional) Summary of undergraduate or master’s thesis
Download all forms from the Tokushima University International Office website.
Timeline
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Document Submission Deadline: August 29, 2025
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Document Screening: Mid-November 2025
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Interviews (for shortlisted applicants): Late November 2025
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Final Results: Early December 2025
Important Notes
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Only one student from Tokushima University will be nominated
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Handwritten application forms are mandatory
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Students receiving other scholarships in 2026 are ineligible
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can students from non-Asian countries apply?
No, only nationals of specific Asian countries listed in the eligibility section can apply.
Q2: Can I type my application documents?
No. All forms and essays must be handwritten in Japanese using black ink.
Q3: Is Japanese language proficiency required?
While not mandatory, having JLPT N1 certification is beneficial and highly encouraged.
Q4: How many students receive this scholarship?
Up to 20 new scholars are selected across all eligible universities, including continuing recipients.
Q5: Can I apply if I already receive another scholarship?
No. Applicants must not receive any other scholarships during the 2026 fiscal year.
