About the opportunity
The Ajinomoto Scholarship for Students from Overseas is provided by the Ajinomoto Scholarship Foundation to support international students in Japan studying in the fields of “Food, Nutrition, and Health.” The program aims to cultivate talented individuals who will contribute to society in the future, specifically targeting students from Asia, Africa, and South America.
Funding and benefits
- Monthly allowance of 150,000 yen.
- Funding period: Generally up to a maximum of 2 years, starting from April of the year of adoption.
Who can apply?
- Must be under 30 years of age as of April 1, 2026.
- Must hold nationality of a country primarily from Asia, Africa, or South America.
- Must be in Japan for the purpose of academic study and research in the fields of "Food, Nutrition, and Health."
- Must be able to submit the application through their current university.
- Concurrent receipt of other scholarships equivalent to the national university tuition fee is permitted.
Required documents
- Application form (prescribed form with photo attached).
- "Current Research Status and Future Research Plans" (prescribed form).
- Recommendation letter from the head of the graduate school or a supervising professor/associate professor.
When to apply
- Deadline: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday), must arrive by this date.
How to apply
- Complete the prescribed application form and attach a photo.
- Prepare a report on "Current Research Status and Future Research Plans" using the prescribed form.
- Obtain a recommendation letter from the head of the graduate school or a supervising professor/associate professor (format is not specified).
- Submit all required documents through the university where the student is currently enrolled.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current international student in Japan
- Academic focus on Food, Nutrition, and Health
- National of a country in Asia, Africa, or South America
What should you think carefully about?
- Must be under 30 years of age as of April 1, 2026
- Application must be submitted through your current university
- Requires a formal recommendation from a supervising professor
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This scholarship provides essential financial stability for researchers in the food and nutrition sciences. It is an excellent way to support your graduate studies in Japan while positioning yourself for a future career that contributes to societal health and well-being.
Our take
International students in Japan meeting the age and field-of-study criteria should coordinate with their university departments immediately to meet the May deadline.
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