International Student Scholarships

Overview

The following scholarships are provided by companies, groups, and individuals, as well as the Rainbow International Student Fund, to support international students enrolled in universities in the Fukuoka metropolitan area. Scholarships are intended to alleviate financial burdens so that students may focus on their studies.

Application Method *Common to all scholarships

Apply to the Fukuoka City International Foundation through your university

Recruitment Period

Scheduled from March to May

* Application deadline will vary by universities, so please make sure to contact your university for more details.

Types

There are two types of scholarships: “Future Development Scholarship for International Students” and “Fukuoka City International Foundation Scholarship”.

 

Stipend

For graduate students    500,000 yen or more

For undergraduate students    300,000 yen ore more

※it varies by the scholarship providers

Recruitment Period

1 year (may be extended depending on circumstances)

※it varies by the scholarship providers

Eligibility

Students who are enrolled at a university in Fukuoka Metropolitan Area and whose total received scholarship amount, including this scholarship, does not exceed the amount of the MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship etc.

※it varies by the scholarship providers

Fukuoka City International Foundation Scholarship

Desired Candidate

• Willing to work in Fukuoka in the future.
• Willing to interact with Japanese people.
• Maintain contact with Fukuoka City International Foundation after graduation.

Characteristics of the scholarship

• You can receive the scholarship for 2 years if you are a graduate student（Master）, or 4 years if you are a undergraduate student
• You can learn and experience Japanese culture and customs, and corporate culture through the interview, gathering, and internship.

Stipend

50,000 yen/month

Number of Recipients

About 10 students

Duration

In principle, minimum years required for graduation (4 years for undergraduate students*,  2 years for graduate students (master))

* 6 years for Medicine, dentistry, part of pharmacy, and veterinary

Eligibility

• Those who enroll in the following universities:
  Kyushu University, Fukuoka Women’s University, Kyushu Sangyo University, Seinan Gakuin University,Nakamura Gakuen University, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University (Undergraduate students or graduate students)
• Total amount of the scholarship does not exceed the amount of the MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship
• A person who holds at least N3 of JLPT or has an equivalent level of N3 Japanese ability

Application Guidelines

Fukuoka City International Foundation Scholarship Guidelines 2025

 Inquiry

Your university or Fukuoka City International Foundation

On July 24^th, a meet and greet for the 17 newly appointed scholarship recipients was held at the Fukuoka City International Center.

The opening remarks were delivered by the Fukuoka City International Foundation managing director. The gathering continued with presentations from 2 senior scholarship recipients who have been active in their studies and community life in Fukuoka for some time. The senior students delivered messages of support and advice to their juniors, centered around the themes of “The Things I’m Glad I Did/The Things I Wish I Had Done While Studying Abroad” and “The Pros of Working in Fukuoka”. They finished the night off with a round of ice breakers to ease the tension followed by a group discussion between foreign exchange students currently studying in Fukuoka and Japanese university students planning to study abroad in the near future. They discussed the topics of “My Study Abroad Goals/My Dreams for the Future” and “Challenges Faced While Studying Abroad and Strategies to Overcome Them”.

After the group discussion, there was free time to mingle. Everyone was able to deepen their connections with one another while enjoying light refreshments!