OpenFieldKyoto Prefectural Government Honor Scholarship for International Researchers
Prefectural merit scholarship for international graduate scholars conducting advanced research in environmental sustainability or Japanese cultural heritage.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.2/4.0 or top 15% class rank.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2/N1 or English IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research plan detailing proposed studies in Kyoto.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥100,000 monthly living stipend plus full exemption from prefectural tuition fees
- Application fee
- ¥17,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800/year (fully exempted for scholarship recipients)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Prefectural University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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