•Must be a self-supporting international student with outstanding academic performance

•Must be newly admitted to or applying for a Master's or Doctoral degree program at the Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

•Must hold or plan to acquire a "Student" (Ryugaku) residence status in Japan

•Must not be receiving the Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship or any other substantial scholarship concurrently

•Must be recommended by the prospective department during the graduate admission selection process

The Graduate School of Science (GSS) Scholarship for International Students (The University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students) is offered by the School of Science to self-supporting international students with exceptional academic standing. The scholarship is designed to assist outstanding graduate students entering Master's and Doctoral courses to focus on their scientific research without financial strain. Applications are generally submitted alongside graduate school admission applications. The page also provides information on other funding opportunities, including Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships, Global Science Graduate Course (GSGC) fellowships, private foundation grants, and tuition fee exemptions.

•Monthly stipend of 150,000 JPY

•Coverage for Master's degree students: up to 2 years (standard course duration)

•Coverage for Doctoral degree students: up to 3 years (standard course duration)

•Eligibility to apply for University of Tokyo tuition and admission fee exemption programs