Scholarship
Yoshida Scholarship Foundation (YKK Leader 21)
Supports international students pursuing natural science degrees in Japan. The program targets students from specific regions who demonstrate leadership potential.
About this scholarship
Yoshida Scholarship Foundation (YKK Leader 21) is offered by Yoshida Scholarship Foundation 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 Science. Nationality requirements apply: Western Asia, Central Asia and Africa.
Eligibility
Graduate students in natural sciences from Western, Central Asia, and Africa. Master's applicants must be under 30; doctoral applicants under 35.
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 Science
Nationality requirements
Western Asia, Central Asia and Africa
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
- Yoshida Scholarship Foundation
- Award
- 150,000 JPY/month
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Natural Science
- Nationality
- Western Asia, Central Asia and Africa
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20