Purpose
The Frances & Sachio Semmoto Foundation aims to provide financial assistance to talented students of demonstrated financial need from Asia Pacific nations, who seek to pursue postsecondary education in Japan.
Scholarship Program (1)
●Length and amount of scholarship: ¥120,000 per month for 1.5 years or 2 years
●Number of scholarships available: ３～４
●Level of study:
(1)Master’s students enrolling in this October (1st year)
(2) Those expected to enroll in a Master’s program in next April
●Designated universities:
Osaka University, Ochanomizu University, Kyushu University, Kyoto University, Keio University, Kobe University, Akita International University, International Christian University, Sophia University, University of Tsukuba, University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Science, Tokyo University of the Arts, Tokyo University of Science, Tohoku University, Nagoya University, Nara Women’s University, Hitotsubashi University, Hokkaido University, Yokohama National University, Yokohama City University, Waseda University
●Eligible countries: Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, US
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the “Apply for a SEMMOTO Scholarship” section at the bottom of this page.
Scholarship Program (2)
●Length and amount of scholarship: ¥50,000 per month for 6 month
●Number of scholarships available: 2
●Level of study: Japanease language school in Japan
●Eligible countries: Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, US
**Only applications submitted in Japanese will be accepted**
Apply for a SEMMOTO scholarship
Spring 2026 Recruitment
This scholarship is intended for international students of the designated nationalities who are either scheduled to enroll in a designated graduate school (Master’s program) in April 2026, or who entered a Master’s program in Fall 2025.
Please read the application guidelines below carefully, download the required documents, and submit your application.
Applicants are required to complete both postal and online submissions.
[Application Guidelines for Spring 2026 Scholarship Students]
▼ Download the required application documents here ▼
- Application Form (Form A / Excel)
- Application Form (Form A / PDF)
- Recommendation Letter (Form B)
Must be signed and sealed by the supervising professor; envelope must be sealed *Japanese Only
▼ Submit your required essay here ▼
Application Deadline:
Monday, December 8, 2025, by 4:00 PM (JST)