Institute of Science Tokyo is excited to offer the Scholarship for Outstanding International Undergraduates starting April 2025! This scholarship helps talented international students by covering full or half tuition fees for one year (April 2025 – March 2026).
The study program is open to privately funded international students (non-Japanese nationals) enrolled after April 2020, excluding government-sponsored students. Eligible candidates must not have exceeded the standard duration of their undergraduate studies and face no restrictions on their status of residence. New students enrolling in AY 2025 (25B) qualify based on top entrance exam performance, while those enrolled from AY 2020–2024 are assessed on their AY 2024 academic results.
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( votes)The Institute of Science Tokyo, commonly referred to as Science Tokyo, is a prestigious Japanese university formed through the merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Established to advance scientific innovation and interdisciplinary research, it builds on Tokyo Tech’s legacy of excellence in science and engineering while integrating medical and dental expertise.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2025
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Institute of Science Tokyo
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award:
- Best Performance Award: JPY 635,400 (full tuition)
- Outstanding Performance Award: JPY 317,700 (half tuition)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International (non-Japanese nationals, excluding government-sponsored students)
- The award can be taken in: Japan
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All countries (open to privately funded international students who are not Japanese nationals)
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Science Tokyo
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Undergraduate students enrolled after April 2020
- Privately funded international students (government-sponsored students are excluded)
- Must not have exceeded the standard duration of undergraduate studies
- No restrictions on status of residence
- For new students enrolled in AY 2025 (25B): Must be top performers in the entrance examination
- For students enrolled in AY 2020–2024: Based on academic performance in AY 2024
- Note: Students with a spring semester GPA below 3.0 will have their scholarship suspended.
How to Apply
- Application Procedure: Applicants must submit their applications using the online form available on the scholarship page during the application period.
- Application Period: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4 p.m.
- Required Documents: No documents are required prior to application; use the online form provided.
- Application Form: Available online during the application period at the designated scholarship page.
- Contact: For inquiries, email the scholarship office and include your Student ID Number, name, and phone number. Responses will be provided via email or telephone.
Benefits
- Financial Support:
- Best Performance Award: JPY 635,400 annually (JPY 317,700 per semester), covering full tuition
- Outstanding Performance Award: JPY 317,700 annually (JPY 158,850 per semester), covering half tuition
- Tuition Postponement: Applicants automatically receive a postponement of tuition payment until scholarship results are announced. For enrollment fee postponement, contact the Student Support Division by the enrollment procedure date.
- Flexibility: No restrictions on receiving other scholarships, though recipients must confirm compatibility with other financial aid providers.
- Duration: The scholarship is awarded for one year (April 2025 – March 2026), with continuation contingent on maintaining a spring semester GPA of 3.0 or higher.