Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for International Students 2027 [¥140,000/Month]

The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation is currently applications for the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027, open to international students planning to enroll for an undergraduate or graduate study programme in Japan. Overseas students already scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university / graduate school are particularly encouraged to apply.

The scholarship generally supports students from outside Japan who have applied to a Japanese university or graduate school, and it covers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral study. The award offers a monthly stipend of up to ¥140,000 and adds a travel grant of up to ¥250,000 for new scholars.

SUMMARY

• Scholarship Provider: Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation, Japan
• Host Institution: Japanese Universties/Graduate Schools
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Worth: Up to ¥140,000 per month + ¥250,000 travel allowance
• Number of Awards: Limited
• Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD
• Nationality: International students

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Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 | Program Overview

The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation helps overseas students settle into Japanese university life, especially in the demanding first years of study. Its overseas-candidate route is designed for applicants who sit for admission without travelling to Japan first.

The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 is open to all fields of study. Your subject is decided by the Japanese university or graduate school that admits you, and you will describe your plans in a research plan submitted with your application.

Note that research students are not eligible. Only students enrolling in a regular degree programme can apply.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027, you must:

• Be an overseas student, applying from outside Japan, who is scheduled to enroll at a Japanese university or graduate school.
• Have passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at N3 or higher by the time you apply.
• Find and apply to your Japanese university or graduate school yourself before you apply for the scholarship.
• Submit a copy of your admission application to that university or graduate school.
• If you are applying to a graduate school, include a recommendation letter from a supervisor or professor at the school you are targeting.
• Enter the exact name of the university or graduate school on the application form.

You will not qualify if:

• You plan to continue to a university outside Japan or to a language school.
• You are a research student.
• You are rejected for admission by your university or graduate school. Your eligibility ends at that point.
• You do not arrive in Japan before the designated month of admission. Eligibility is lost automatically if you have not entered Japan by the month the scholarship starts.

Scholarship Benefits

Beneficiaries of Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 will receive:

• Up to ¥100,000 per month for undergraduate students.
• Up to ¥140,000 per month for master’s students.
• Up to ¥140,000 per month for doctoral students.
• A travel supplement of up to ¥250,000, paid after arrival in Japan once you submit receipts and proof of the actual cost of your trip.

The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship award is paid as a monthly stipend, so check the foundation’s application guide to see what it covers and plan for tuition and other costs separately unless your university offers support.

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Application Procedures

How to Apply: To apply for the for the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027, follow the below steps:

1. Read the Application Guide for Overseas Candidates carefully before you prepare anything.
2. Apply to your chosen Japanese university or graduate school on your own.
3. Download the application documents from the foundation’s website.
4. Write your essay and your research plan, and request your recommendation letter if you are applying to graduate school.
5. Register on the foundation’s website, fill in the online forms and upload your documents.
6. Submit between 13:00 JST on October 1, 2026 and 13:00 JST on October 31, 2026.
7. Wait for your result, which is sent by email by mid-March 2027.
8. If you are successful, collect your certificate of eligibility by the end of March 2027 and travel to Japan before your designated admission month.
9. After arriving, send your travel receipts and supporting documents to the foundation’s Secretariat quickly to claim your travel supplement.

Documents Required

Download these from the foundation’s website and prepare them before the window opens:

• Application Guide for the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 (Overseas Candidate)
• Application for Scholarship form
• Research Plan at Japanese University
• Essay on the set topic: “Why I chose to study in Japan. My future plan after studying in Japan.”
• Recommendation letter (graduate school applicants)
• Copy of your application for admission to the university or graduate school

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to apply to a Japanese university first?

Yes. You must apply to your university or graduate school before you apply for the scholarship, and you must include a copy of that application.

What Japanese level do I need?

You need to have passed the JLPT at N3 or above at the time of application.

Can I apply if I am going to a language school or a university outside Japan?

No. You must be scheduled to enroll at a Japanese university or graduate school.

When will I hear the result?

Results are emailed to applicants by mid-March 2027, and successful applicants receive a certificate of eligibility by the end of March 2027.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 (13:00 JST)

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