Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity for International Students in Japan

Start Date: January 5, 2026
End Date: March 5, 2026

Are you an international student aspiring to pursue a postgraduate program in Japan? Here’s an incredible opportunity you don’t want to miss! Ajinomoto, in partnership with seven prestigious Japanese universities, is offering a fully-funded scholarship for the 2026 academic year, covering tuition, monthly stipends, and travel costs.

Participating Universities

The Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 is open to students applying to the following universities:

Kagawa Nutrition University
The University of Tokyo
Kyoto University
Waseda University
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Nagoya University
Ochanomizu University

Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship – Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

Full tuition fees, acceptance fees, and examination fees
Monthly stipend:
- ¥150,000 for research students (1 year)
- ¥180,000 for Master’s courses (payable for 2 years)
One-way flight ticket to Japan

This ensures that international students can fully focus on their studies without financial worries.