Tottori University International Exchange Center

There are two ways for privately funded international students to apply for scholarships:

1. University Recommendation: Apply through the university
2. Individual Application: Apply directly on your own

1. University Recommendation Scholarships

Application periods, eligibility requirements, scholarship amounts, etc., vary depending on the scholarship provider.

When scholarship recruitment notices arrive at Tottori University, eligible students will be notified by email.

They will also be posted in the “News” section of the International Affairs Division website, so please check regularly.

To apply for a university-recommended scholarship, you must submit the “Scholarship Application Form”.
 

“Scholarship Application Form”

• Tottori University accepts the “Scholarship Application Form” from privately-financed international students twice a year (First Semester: March / Second Semester: September).
• Tottori university will determine the recommendation ranking based on the submitted “Scholarship Application Form” and academic record etc..
• Each time a scholarship is offered, the university will confirm the intention to apply with the top-ranked students in the recommendation ranking and recommend them for various scholarships.

 

【Important】

• Students who have not submitted the “Scholarship Application Form” are not eligible for university recommendation.
  Students wishing to apply for scholarships (except for some specific scholarships) must submit the required documents during the twice-yearly application periods (March and September).
   
• International students enrolled at Tottori University who are based at the Yonago Campus or Shimane University must follow the same procedure if they wish to apply for scholarships.
   
• University recommendation slots are limited.
  Submitting the “Scholarship Application Form” does not guarantee university recommendation.
  Furthermore, receiving a university recommendation does not guarantee that you will be awarded the scholarship.

 

University-Recommended Scholarships

Period	Scholarship Organization /Scholarship Name	Amount paid (Unit: yen)
		Undergraduate		Graduate school
First Semester	Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Study Scholarships (Spring)	monthly	48,000	monthly	48,000
	The Korean Scholarship Foundation	monthly	25,000	monthly	40,000（MA/MS） 70,000（DC）
	Tottori Prefectural International Exchange Foundation Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students	monthly	20,000	monthly	20,000
	SGH Foundation	monthly	120,000	monthly	120,000（MA/MS） 180,000（DC）
	JGC-S Scholarship Foundation (Nikki Saneyoshi Scholarship)	yearly	300,000	yearly	300,000
	Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES)	monthly	40,000	monthly	40,000
Second Semester	Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Study Scholarships (Autumn)	monthly	48,000	monthly	48,000
	Heiwa Nakajima Foundation Scholarship	monthly	120,000	monthly	150,000
	Kawashima Shoji Memorial Scholarship Fund	monthly	120,000	monthly	120,000
	ASSURAN International Scholarship Foundation	monthly	100,000	monthly	100,000
	Kyoritsu International Exchange Scholarship Foundation Scholarship	monthly	100,000	monthly	100,000
	Kyoritsu Maintenance Scholarship Fund Scholarship/Young Steel Corporation Scholarship	monthly	60,000		Not subject
	Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation 【University Recommendation】		Not subject	yearly	1,000,000～ 2,000,000

 

Scholarship application qualifications and recruitment record for the past 5 years

・Those selected and recommended from the scholarship recommendation ranking 【as of March 2026】.

・Scholarships that have been publicized on the website 【as of March 2026】.

 

2.Scholarships for Individual Applicants

There are some scholarships that International Students can apply individually.

Information about such scholarships please visit the websites of the various organizations and apply on your own.

If you are accepted by such scholarship individually, be sure to report the acceptance to the International Affairs Division.
 

List of scholarships for individual applicants

Period	Scholarship Organization /Scholarship Name	Amount paid (Unit: yen)
		Undergraduate		Graduate school
Around April	Nitori International Scholarship Foundation	monthly	60,000～ 80,000	monthly	60,000～ 80,000
Around July	Hyogo Prefectural Association of Taiwanese Cardinals	yearly	120,000	yearly	120,000
Around July	CWAJ Scholarship for Women at Graduate School for International Students		Not subject	yearly	2,000,000
Around August	Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association		Not subject	monthly	144,000（MA/MS） 145,000（DC）
Around September	Light Industries Mirai Scholarship Fund (For Vietnamese International Students)		Not subject	monthly	70,000
Around November	Iwatani International Student Scholarship Grant		Not subject	monthly	150,000
Around December	Yutaka Kubota Foundation	monthly	Under 150,000 *Decided by the foundation	monthly	Under 150,000 *Decided by the foundation
Around March	Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation 【Individual Application】		Not subject	yearly	1,000,000～ 2,000,000

Scholarship application qualifications

・Individual applications 【as of March 2026】.

 

Other

* Please refer to the “STUDY in JAPAN” website for scholarships other than those listed above.