Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship, Japan
The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship supports international students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degrees at Japanese universities with monthly stipends and travel allowances.
Target region
Japan
Submission deadline
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"The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship is a fully funded program for international students wanting to study for a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Japan. It provides a monthly allowance and travel support, but requires you to speak intermediate Japanese (JLPT N3)."
Tips for success
- ◆Focus heavily on drafting a clear, realistic, and impactful Research Plan
- ◆Ensure your Japanese language skills are certified well in advance of the application deadline
- ◆Coordinate closely with your target Japanese host institution for admission timelines
Common mistakes
- ◆Applying as a research student (only degree-seeking students are eligible)
- ◆Failing to provide proof of JLPT N3 or higher
- ◆Submitting an incomplete or poorly structured Research Plan
Strategic recommendations
- ◆Align your research proposal with the values of Rotary International, emphasizing cross-cultural understanding
- ◆Secure strong academic recommendations that highlight your research potential and adaptability
Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Monthly stipend of 100,000 yen for undergraduate students
- ✓Monthly stipend of 140,000 yen for Master's and Doctoral students
- ✓Supplemental travel allowance of up to 250,000 yen to cover travel expenses to Japan (reimbursed upon arrival)
Application Roadmap
- 1
Check eligibility and ensure you meet the JLPT N3 language requirement
- 2
Prepare your Research Plan for the Japanese university
- 3
Apply to your chosen Japanese university or graduate school
- 4
Submit the scholarship application form along with required documents to the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
- 5
Await selection results and prepare for enrollment in April or October 2027
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Must be an international student applying from outside Japan
- ◆Must be scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school for Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral studies
- ◆Must have passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at N3 level or higher
- ◆Research students are not eligible
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Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
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