CWAJ GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
FOR NON-JAPANESE WOMEN TO STUDY IN JAPAN (NJG)
The Non-Japanese Graduate Program (NJG), established in 1981, supports graduate study in Japan for non-Japanese women who are enrolled in a PhD degree program at a Japanese university. Women students from 49 countries have benefited from the NJG Program. Scholarships are awarded based on a candidate’s academic excellence, the quality and feasibility of her proposed study, and her potential to contribute to society. The Scholarship does not impose restrictions on field of study or age.
To learn more about our 2023 Scholars, please click here.
In 2024, the following scholarships will be available:
Two Scholarships of ¥2.0 million each.
Application deadline for all materials: Monday, October 9, 2023, 23:59 JST
You must be currently residing in Japan to apply.
To start an application, obtain an Application ID number by clicking the button.
Additional Information:
For reference only: link to 2023 eligibility rules and application forms. The 2024 application is generally similar to the 2023 application.
If you have questions that are not answered in the FAQ, use the Contact Us form. Choose “Scholarship” and put “NJG Scholarship” in the title of your inquiry. If you have an Application ID Number, please use that number in your communications with the Committee. You may send your inquiry in English or Japanese. CWAJ is an all-volunteer organization; please allow some time for a response.
