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Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

JPY 500,000 per year for two years, paid after enrollment in two semester installments. Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the h

Provider
Soka University
Host country
Japan
Deadline
2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the highest entrance-examination grades.
Funding
JPY 500,000 per year for two years, paid after enrollment in two semester installments.
Study level
Masters
Deadline
2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the highest entrance-examination grades.

Recorded funding information

  • JPY 500,000 per year for two years, paid after enrollment in two semester installments.

About the Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027 (2026)

## Funding JPY 500,000 per year for two years, paid after enrollment in two semester installments. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Partial support, not full tuition/living funding. Cannot offset admission fee or first tuition payment when enrolling. JPY 33,000 admission application fee plus transaction costs. ## Eligibility Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the highest entrance-examination grades. ## Application timing Status: UPCOMING. 2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo ## How to apply Apply through TAO for the September 2027 IBSP examination and indicate the wish for scholarship consideration. Other designated graduate examinations may use separate schedules. Official application/programme: https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/admissions/application/graduate_policy/admission_process_bunkei/bunkei_tuition/ ## Official sources - https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/admissions/application/graduate_policy/admission_process_bunkei/bunkei_tuition/ - https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/admissions/application/graduate_policy/admission_process_bunkei/guideline_forms/ibsp/ - https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/admissions/application/graduate_policy/admission_process_bunkei/guideline_forms/grad-let-tesol/ ## Source limitations Full official indexed pages verify IBSP dates and current scholarship terms; direct page requests returned 403. The IBSP page explicitly gives JST. A TESOL webpage gives 7 December but its linked 2027 PDF gives 12 December, so this record uses only the corroborated IBSP route, not the conflicting TESOL deadline. The award replaces older separate master’s Makiguchi/fee-waiver labels and is counted once. ## Publication recheck Official evidence supports a real current/upcoming award and the stated cycle. Automatic-award admission windows are not separate scholarship deadlines. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

Funding information

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  • JPY 500,000 per year for two years, paid after enrollment in two semester installments.

Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027 eligibility

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  • Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the highest entrance-examination grades.

Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/admissions/application/graduate_policy/admission_process_bunkei/bunkei_tuition/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the highest entrance-examination grades.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo

      Provider deadline information: 2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official evidence supports a real current/upcoming award and the stated cycle. Automatic-award admission windows are not separate scholarship deadlines.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027?+

    Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the highest entrance-examination grades.

    What funding does the Soka University Scholarship for International Graduate Students – September 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: JPY 500,000 per year for two years, paid after enrollment in two semester installments.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/admissions/application/graduate_policy/admission_process_bunkei/bunkei_tuition/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-Japanese applicants to designated graduate-school entrance examinations; the verified September 2027 International Business Studies (IBSP) route is open to all eligible applicants. Selection is based on the highest entrance-examination grades.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-12-07 (IBSP route opens 2026-11-09) — Asia/Tokyo. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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