Standard period of study (2 years for Master's, 3 years for PhD)
Deadline
January (Specific
Level
Master's, Doctoral, Professional Degree
Acceptance
Varies by year (Highly competitive limited to ~8 students globally)
Difficulty
Very High
✨ Should I Apply for Hokkaido University President’s Fellowship?
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75%
Eligibility Match
11%
Win Probability
7/10
Difficulty
10/10
Reward Score
30–45 hrs
Time Required
Low
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Approx. 2,300,000 JPY per year (includes tuition waiver and stipend)
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Duration
Standard period of study (2 years for Master's, 3 years for PhD)
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Deadline
January (Specific dates vary by year and department)
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Fields
All fields offered at Hokkaido University
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Awards/Year
Approximately 6 to 8 awards per year
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Study Country
Japan
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Provider
Hokkaido University
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Acceptance
Varies by year (Highly competitive limited to ~8 students globally)
The Hokkaido University President’s Fellowship is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by the university. It aims to support international students who possess outstanding academic records and wish to pursue graduate studies. It is specifically targeted at students from institutions that have established exchange agreements with Hokkaido University, fostering international academic collaboration.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to international students with an excellent academic record who are affiliated with partner universities and are seeking to enroll in a degree program.
🌐 Fields of Study
All fields offered at Hokkaido University
✨ Key Benefits
Provides a monthly stipend of 100,000 JPY and covers the full costs of the entrance examination fee, enrollment fee, and tuition.
🎯 Target Students
International students from partner universities
🏷 Tags
JapanFully FundedGraduateMaster'sPhDHokkaido University
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Varies (Not publicly disclosed)
Applicants Last Year
6-8
Winners
Varies by year (Highly competitive limited to ~8 students globally)
Acceptance Rate
Low
Competition Level
Win Probability
11%
Match Score
75%
Competition
50%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
100% (Includes examination fee, enrollment fee, and tuition)
Living Stipend
100,000 JPY per month
Total Award
Approx. 2,300,000 JPY per ye
✈️ Travel: No🏠 Accommodation: No (University dormitories available for a fee)💊 Health Insurance: No (Students must join the National Health Insurance system)🔄 Renewable: Yes💳 App Fee: Waived for scholarship applicants
🎓 Tuition Coverage
100% (Includes examination fee, enrollment fee, and tuition)
🏠 Living Stipend
100,000 JPY per month
🏡 Accommodation
No (University dormitories available for a fee)
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No (Students must join the National Health Insurance system)
🎁 Other Benefits
Waiver of application fees and priority access to university facilities
🔄 Renewable
Yes
📋 Renewal Conditions
Subject to annual review of academic performance and research progress
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be current students or alumni of universities that have an inter-university exchange agreement with Hokkaido University.
🎓 Academic Level
Master's, Doctoral, Professional Degree
📊 Minimum GPA
Top 25% of the class (Equates to approx. 2.30/3.00 on the JASSO scale)
🗣️ English Requirement
Required (TOEFL, IELTS, or JLPT depending on the program's language of instruction)
🎂 Age Limit
Check official website (Typically no strict limit but geared toward new researchers)
💼 Work Experience
Not required
🏆 Leadership
Not required but considered beneficial
💰 Financial Need
No (Selection is based on academic merit)
🎯 Target Students
International students from partner universities
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Research Plan and Statement of Purpose)
Rec Letters
Yes (Including a recommendation from the President of the applicant's home university)
Interview
Varies by department
Application Fee
Waived for scholarship applicants
Documents Required
Academic Transcripts
Passport / National ID
Yes (Including a recommendation from the President of the applicant's home university) Recommendation Letters
CV / Resume
Personal Statement / Essays
Required (TOEFL, IELTS, or JLPT depending on the program's language of instruction)
Interview: Varies by department
Min GPA: Top 25% of the class (Equates to approx. 2.30/3.00 on the JASSO scale)
📋 Application Process
You must contact a prospective supervisor at Hokkaido University and obtain their informal consent to supervise you before applying.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure your home university is on the list of Hokkaido University's partner institutions before starting the application.
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Research eligibility and gather requirements
Start Early
2
Collect all required documents
Start Early
3
Request recommendation letters early
4
Write compelling essays and personal statement
⚠ High Risk Stage
5
Submit complete application before deadline
6
Await shortlisting and attend interview if required
⚠ High Risk Stage
📅 Key Dates & Timeline
📅 Opens
November/December
⏰ Deadline
January (Specific dates vary by year and department)
🎤 Interview
Varies by department
🎓 Study Starts
October or April
November/December
Applications Open
Gather documents and begin essays
January (Specific dates vary by year and department)
Application Deadline
Submit complete application — no late entries
Varies by department
Shortlisting & Interview
Selected candidates invited for interview
After results
Award Announced
Successful applicants notified
October or April
Studies Begin
Commence degree at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence, quality of the research plan, and strong recommendation from the home university president.
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🇯🇵 ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, USA
Open to international students with an excellent academic record who are affiliated with partner universities and are seeking to enroll in a degree program.
This scholarship covers: Provides a monthly stipend of 100,000 JPY and covers the full costs of the entrance examination fee, enrollment fee, and tuition.. It is a fully funded scholarship.
The deadline is January (Specific dates vary by year and department). Always verify with the official website as dates may change annually.
Competition level: Low. Acceptance rate: Varies by year (Highly competitive limited to ~8 students globally). Strong academic record and clear motivation are essential.
Yes
Typically required: academic transcripts, passport, Required (TOEFL, IELTS, or JLPT depending on the program's language of instruction), Yes (Including a recommendation from the President of the applicant's home university) recommendation letters, CV, personal statement/motivation letter. Check official website for the complete list.