The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation supports foreign students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree at a Japanese graduate school. It is open to applicants from any country and any academic field. Students may apply from abroad as long as they have secured admission to a Japanese graduate program. The foundation accepts applications directly, without requiring university nomination or pre-selection.

Applicants must be foreign nationals planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Japanese graduate school. There are no restrictions based on nationality or research field. Applicants do not need to be nominated by their university. The foundation evaluates candidates based on academic merit and research potential.

Apply directly to the Honjo International Scholarship Foundation without university pre-selection. Submit required documents, including proof of admission or enrollment, academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation. The official page lists the current application requirements and submission process.