Hokkaido University Scholarship

Are you a interested to study in Japan and want fully funded scholarship? Now you don’t need to worry as the Hokkaido University offers scholarships funded by the Japanese Government, various organizations and University itself, for international students. The Japanese government has opened applications for the Hokkaido University Scholarship 2024. This is an international student scholarship in Japan that is fully funded. Hokkaido University Scholarship is available for Masters and Doctoral Degree Programs. The duration of scholarship for Masters is 2 years and 3 years for doctoral programs. There are numerous academic field options.

The MEXT Japan Scholarship is open to applicants from all over the world. The TOEFL/IELTS test is not required to apply. For the Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship, all you need to submit is a certificate from your school attesting to your English language competency. Now that the Japanese government has opened up numerous scholarships for international students, studying in Japan on a scholarship is quite simple.

Hokkaido currently provides President Scholarship and MEXT Scholarship, two different scholarship programs, to international students. Both Fully Funded Japanese Scholarships have distinct deadlines. To enroll in a Post-Doctoral program and pursue a Master’s degree, applicants must hold both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree.

Scholarship Overview

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be citizens of countries with which Japan has diplomatic ties.
• Students from abroad who have just arrived in Japan to pursue graduate or doctoral studies are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be members of a group working on a SATREPS or e-ASIA-approved project.
• Applicants who have applied to standard graduate programs at Hokkaido University and have received an academic record score of 2.50 (out of 3.00) or higher are eligible to apply for a University Recommendation SGU slot during the implementation term of the “Top Global University Project”
• English test results or an academic English certificate
• Candidates must possess outstanding academic standing and be highly motivated
• For a master’s degree, the applicant needs to have a bachelor’s degree
• Candidate Must Possess a Master’s Degree for a Doctoral Degree

Scholarship Benefits

There are many scholarships offered by the Hokkaido University, Here are some of the benefits of these scholarship,

• 100% funding in tuition
• Monthly research regional allowance is provided by the Japanese Government
• Candidates can benefit from the travel allowance provided by the organization 
• All the selected students under MEXT Scholarship will get Round Trip Airfare Tickets for MEXT Scholarship
• They’ll also receive Airfare to Japan after selection and to their home country after their degree
• Other support will also be provided by the Japanese government after the assessment of the candidate.

Monthly Stipend

• Monthly Stipend: Undergraduates: $117,000/month (*120,000/month from November to March)
• 143,000/month (*146,000/month from November to March) for research students
• Master’s students pay $144,000/month (*$147,000/month from November to March).
• Doctoral students pay 145,000 per month (*148,000 from November to March).

Because a cold region allowance is provided in the winter, the stipend for summer and winter is different.

Deadline

Candidates might inquire at the embassies of their home countries as different countries’ embassies have varied application deadlines.

How to Apply For MEXT Scholarship

With a scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, students can attend college (MEXT). There are three methods for requesting this scholarship:

1. Embassy Recommendation

Obtain a reference from the local consulate or embassy of Japan. People who require an Embassy recommendation should check with the Japanese Embassy or Consular Office in their home countries because application deadlines vary by country. Scholarship applicants should get in touch with the Division of International Student Affairs at the graduate program they desire to attend as soon as possible to get a “Letter of Acceptance” after clearing the initial screening at a Japanese Embassy. Candidates can look for potential mentors through HUSCAP and HU’s Researcher Directory (Hokkaido University Collection of Scholarly and Academic Papers).

• University Recommendation

Through a Japanese university, students who will be studying abroad in Japan can be screened and suggested as candidates for a Japanese Government Scholarship. The candidate must have a cumulative GPA of 2.30 (out of 3.00) or above from their most recent two years of study, and they must continue to meet those standards during the scholarship program. The applicant must also meet the requirements for linguistic proficiency.

• Domestic Selection

Domestic selection scholarships, which start in April, are awarded to privately funded, full-time postgraduate foreign students, prospective postgraduate students, and full-time prospective fourth-year undergraduate university students (or prospective sixth-year students in the case of medical schools, etc.).

Other Scholarships

Apart from MEXT scholarship there are many other scholarships available for international students at the university of Hokkaido. Following are some of the major scholarships other than MEXT for international students,

Hokkaido University President’s Fellowship

Hokkaido University is currently accepting applications for the Hokkaido University President’s Fellowship, which is available to prospective international students who intend to pursue Master’s, Professional, or Doctoral Degree programs and plan to commence their studies. Eligible applicants should have an outstanding academic background and a keen enthusiasm for both Hokkaido University and Japanese culture.

Hokkaido University Special Grant Program for Self-Supported International Students

This Scholarship is for students who are applying to enter in PhD programs at the university. Beneficiaries of this program receive a waiver of their tuition fees in return for their service as Research Assistants. To qualify for this unique grant, candidates are required to demonstrate a strong academic track record and articulate how their research can have a global influence within their selected academic discipline.

The Special Grant Program is intended for international students who are applying for admission to a doctoral program within one of the following graduate schools:

1. Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine
2. Graduate School of Environmental Science
3. Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is a governmental organization in Japan responsible for providing various forms of assistance to promote economic and social development in other countries. JICA plays a significant role in Japan’s international relations and foreign aid efforts. Its mission is to contribute to the advancement of international cooperation by supporting projects and initiatives in developing countries.

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship is a financial aid program designed to support international students studying in Japan. They give scholarship worth ¥48,000/month to  undergraduate students taking the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students EJU, or graduate students who intend to enroll in a school that has an admission system that does not involve an examination in Japan. For a full list of private scholarships available, Visit Official Website.