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Japan Sophia University Scholarships 2026

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JapanInternshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Japan
Region
Asia
Institution
Sophia University
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

For Japanese and international students wishing to continue undergraduate or graduate studies, Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, offers a number of prestigious scholarships. The purpose of these scholarships is to help gifted students who have made Sophia University their top choice but are having financial difficulties pursuing their education.

Applicants to undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English may apply for the Sophia University New Student Scholarship and the Adachi (Benefactors’) Scholarship at the time of admission for the 2026 entrance exam. Undergraduate students, including transfer and first-year students, as well as graduate students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in specific subjects, are eligible for scholarships.

Host Country: Japan

University: Sophia University

Opportunity Type: Undergraduate, Graduate, Masters, Bachelor

Subjects: All Subjects

Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Deadline: 08 April 2026

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

4 requirements to review

  • Requirement for Entrance Examination: Candidates must register for the entrance exam for Sophia University in 2026. Scholarships are reviewed only once candidates have successfully completed the admission exam.
  • Academic Excellence and Need for Money: Both exceptional academic achievements and proof of actual financial need are required of candidates. The purpose of the scholarships is to help gifted students who might not otherwise be able to pay for their tuition.
  • Program Requirement: Only applicants enrolled in Sophia University’s undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English are eligible for the awards.
  • Submission of an Application:Along with their admissions application, applicants must prepare and submit their scholarship application. According to university regulations, both must be turned in at the same time, but they must be in different packages or envelopes.

Benefits & funding

7 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Scholarship for New Students at Sophia University (For Japanese and Overseas applicants).
  • Covers the first year’s tuition in full, in part, or in full.
  • The Adachi Scholarship from Sophia University Benefactors (only available to Overseas applicants).
  • Includes a one-year education enhancement charge in addition to full tuition coverage.
  • Scholarship for Developing Researchers in Doctoral Programs at Sophia University Graduate School (for doctoral students – no application required).
  • Granted on the advice of a graduate school.
  • Encourages exceptional PhD researchers to continue their work.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationSep 1, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Japan · Asia

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Next step

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