Scholarship
Iwatani Foundation Scholarship
The Iwatani Foundation provides scholarships to international students studying natural sciences at Japanese graduate schools to promote international friendship and scientific advancement.
About this scholarship
Iwatani Foundation Scholarship is offered by Iwatani Naoji Foundation for study in Japan at master and phd level. The award is valued at 150,000 JPY/month, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive 150,000 JPY/month. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Natural Sciences. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International students enrolled in graduate programs in Japan, specifically focusing on natural sciences.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Natural Sciences
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Iwatani Naoji Foundation
- Study destination
- Japan
- Award
- 150,000 JPY/month
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Natural Sciences
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-05