Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Face photo
- Two-minute video discussing your research plan
- Academic transcript of undergraduate course (required, in Japanese or English, with translations for other languages)
- Academic transcript of graduate school (optional, if applicable, in Japanese or English, with translations for other languages)
- Research Proposal (must include planned research topic, how studies will contribute to home country's development, and achievements in research, academics, and social activities. Can submit in English in addition to Japanese if not confident in Japanese.)
- Recommendation letter from a supervisor (current or previous supervisor familiar with academic background. Recommender can send directly to foundation's email: info@hisf.or.jp, including applicant's name and application number in the subject.)
- Admission letter or letter of acceptance from a Japanese graduate school (if unavailable by the deadline, probable date can be entered in the online system, and the letter sent via email once available)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Q.Is a university nomination required to apply for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?
No, university nomination is not required. Applicants can apply directly to the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation without pre-selection by their university, making it a more accessible option for international graduate students.
Q.What is the language requirement for the scholarship interview?
Interviews for the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship are conducted exclusively in Japanese. Applicants must have the ability to hold everyday conversations in Japanese.
Q.Am I allowed to hold other scholarships if I receive the Honjo International Scholarship?
Generally, scholarship recipients are not permitted to receive any other scholarships in conjunction with the Honjo International Scholarship. However, there are specific exceptions: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students, and JSPS International Fellowship are permissible.
Q.Can I work part-time while receiving the Honjo International Scholarship?
Yes, you can hold part-time jobs while receiving the scholarship, but they must be related to your studies (such as teaching assistant or research assistant) or international exchange affairs (such as translators or interpreters). Other forms of employment are generally not permitted.