The Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships is designed to support students pursuing at University of Cambridge. It offers financial support of upto undefined for Tuition fees and is open to eligible Doctorate, postgraduate students.
Overview of the Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships scholarship
Who can apply for the Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships?
The Cambridge Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships were created in 2016 to support talented scholars wanting to pursue a graduate degree in Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge. Awards are made for one year for MPhil students, or three years for PhD students.
Announcement of awards will generally be made in March, but additional studentships may become available until July.
All students in Japanese Studies admitted to the postgraduate programmes for the period beginning 2026 are eligible. Preference will be given to those whose research aims to place Japan within the larger context of the world, either in a multilateral focus or through its disciplinary impact.
Head over to the University of Cambridge for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
Head over to the University of Cambridge for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships scholarship
What does the Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships include?
This scholarship provides the following support:
What is the selection process for the Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships?
Here's an outline of the selection criteria and process to help you understand how the recipients are chosen:
Applying for the Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships: What you need to know
Ready to apply? Here's what you need to know before submitting your application:
Students will be required to remain in good standing during their course, and be expected to submit a yearly report of their progress.
